Garmin Announces Partnership with Nike+ Running

Garmin is excited to announce today a global partnership with Nike, allowing athletes to connect their Garmin device to the Nike+ ecosystem. By linking their Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Connect Mobile™ account with the Nike+ Running App,* users can seamlessly sync their Garmin device to take advantage of running with Nike+ and enjoy all the benefits of being a Nike+ community member.

To pair a device, download or open the updated Nike+ Running App on a compatible smartphone, select the Garmin icon within the “Partners” screen, tap “Connect” and log in using your Garmin Connect username and password.

This partnership is the latest from Garmin’s expanding fitness segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance users’ lives and promotes healthy and active lifestyles. Whether it’s running, cycling, or other athletic pursuits, Garmin fitness devices are essential tools for athletes both amateur and elite. For more about features, pricing and availability, as well as information about Garmin’s other fitness products and services, go to www.garmin.com, http://garmin.blogs.com/uk/ or connect with Garmin Fitness on Facebook and Twitter as well as Youtube.

About Nike+ Running App

Since its inception in 2006, the Nike+ Running App has helped millions of athletes track, measure, share and compare their runs with a global community, encouraging them to run smarter and run more. The Nike+ Running App is a coach, running buddy and cheering section all in one, delivering training programs, real-time audio feedback and tools to track and celebrate progress. With these new partnerships, runners around the world have even more ways to connect within the Nike+ running community.

*Available Monday, March 9