Now that spring has finally sprung and the days are starting to heat up, I’m determined to get beach ready in time for summer. To that end, I’ve recently discovered how great the Nike+ Runner app really is. Yes, I know it’s been around a while, but the hugely popular app has just been released as a free download for Android.

Plus, it’s simple to set up and use. You just login via Facebook, enter in a few details and start running. It also syncs with your phone’s playlists and the music can be controlled through the app’s homepage, so you don't have to pause your workout to change songs.

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I'm not an enthusiastic runner and get easily bored after short time, but I’ve found that with the app giving me voice alerts to report my progress every kilometre, it kept me motivated enough to try for the next milestone. If you're looking for even more encouragement you can opt to get real-time “cheers” from your Facebook friends.

The also app records every workout, the temperature, terrain and route of each run, and how many kilojoules you’ve burned, so you can look back to see how you’re progressing.

For more information, visit http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/.