I came up with the idea of creating a dataset to analyze my runnings from 2021 to 2022. Therefore, as I was using Nike Run Club, I tried to extract the data from the application. Still, unfortunately, I only managed to do it using third-parties software. In this case, it was used the RunGAP Workout Data Manager for iOS to get the complete training history to create from the Nike Run Club app to upload it to the DropBox file storage and sharing service. From the DropBox, I successfully downloaded the compressed zip file with all the gpx files from August 2021 to December 2022. The gpx file, also known as a GPS Exchange Format file, is a type of file that contains geographic information. Therefore, each of these steps mentioned earlier is explained below:
- RunGAP Workout Data Manager for iOS to get the complete training history to create from the Nike Run Club app: As of today, December 2022, I needed help to download the consolidated history information of all my runnings directly but could not do it straight from the Nike Run app. After some research by reading many posts and articles, I found, among other software, this RunGAP app that could extract all the information from the Nike app and would allow me to download it. The RunGAP requires that you connect with your Nike Run Club credentials to be able to synchronize both apps, and after the login is made successfully, it looks as below:
- Uploading the gpx files to the DropBox file storage: RunGAP app allows you to upload the consolidated information straight into a DropBox file storage. However, in some case, some services, such as uploading all info in one gpx file, requires a small fee payment that one can enable by using the 30 days trial and, after using, canceling the subscription. After uploaded, one can donwload the file. The representation of the file within the DropBox follows:
GPX file inside DropBox file storage
From this point onwards, I can download the gpx file compacted in a zipped repository and upload it to the jupyter notebook, where I will analyze the data.
Overall, the steps that it followed, from downloading the data from the Nike Run Club app to the stage of downloading it from the DropBox file storage, can be represented by the following diagram:
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