If that special man in your life is a fitness freak (or if he’s not but needs a gentle ‘push’ off the couch), we found a few Father’s Day presents that may just inspire him to run that marathon, try that 10k, or actually do sport instead of watching it on TV .

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Nike+ has teamed up with GPS specialist TomTom to design a dynamic sport watch for runners that will track your route as well as pace, distance, calories burned and heart rate.

Introducing the Nike+ SportWatch GPS.

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Nike never fails to produce the best, most entertaining adverts in the realm of running. They’ve done their research, and they know what we need to hear. Just Do It, right?

Yet a thousand obstacles can stop us when it comes to motivation; any little ache or pain, a sign or a sprinkle of rain, or you’re just too damn busy.

It’s difficult to get over those mental obstacles. We all have that little voice in our head that nags us to stop:

“My knees hurt, I’m going to stop in 5 minutes.”

“I feel sick.”

“I can’t take another step.”

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Our testimonial of the week is from Richard, a Jiwoker who has found a unique fitness solution by combining his Jiwok training program with Nike+. Used together they provide a comprehensive fitness program where you are coached and analyzed at the same time. Check it out:

“For me, Jiwok is like a second wind that makes you want to run.

What I like about this site is the refreshing spirit conveyed by its designers and its community of runners.

I believe, with Jiwok’s training programs, I have found (or re-discovered) the pleasure of running and this passion has allowed me to try different challenges and achieve unexpected targets.

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What is so great about running is that there’s something in it for everyone. And when it comes to running equipment, there’s something for all tastes as well.

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