Why is this app so bad?

Alright, I need to vent. I've been using the Nike Run Club app for a while now, hoping it would improve, but it's just consistently disappointing. I'm starting to think Nike is actively trying to make this app as frustrating as possible.

This seems like a microcosm of Nike as a whole and what led to them firing their CEO.

• Syncing from Watch to App: A Lesson in Patience (and Frustration):
  • Seriously, how is syncing still this bad? I finish a run, and I'm sitting there staring at my phone, wondering if my run data is just going to evaporate into the digital ether. It's like watching dial-up internet in real time. Sometimes it's instant, sometimes it takes minutes, sometimes it just... doesn't. And don't even get me started on the frequent "sync failed" messages.
  • Anyone else have to restart their phone or watch to get it to sync? I feel like I'm troubleshooting a Windows 98 machine.
• Sharing? What's Sharing?:
  • In 2024, sharing your run should be seamless. But in NRC? It's like pulling teeth.
  • Want to share a quick text with your pace and distance? Nope. You're stuck with a limited, clunky sharing function that barely works.
  • The Instagram story integration is a joke. You get a basic template with limited customization.
  • Why can't I just copy the basic run data to my clipboard?
• Customization? Forget About It:
  • The post-run customization is non-existent. Want to add a note about how you felt? Good luck. Want to tweak the map or add a custom photo to the share? Dream on.
  • The stickers and badges are childish. I want actual data and customization.
• The Overall User Experience:
  • The app feels clunky and outdated. It's like they haven't updated the UI since the iPod Nano days.
  • The guided runs are fine, but the core functionality is so bad, it ruins the whole experience.
  • Why is the app so slow? Seriously, Nike, what are you doing? You're a tech giant. How can your running app be so fundamentally broken? I'm genuinely curious if anyone else is having these issues, or if I'm just cursed with the worst luck when it comes to NRC. TL;DR: Nike Run Club is a technical disaster. Syncing is a nightmare, sharing is practically non-existent, and customization is a joke. Is anyone else experiencing this? Edit: I see many people are having similar issues. I am going to try other apps. Any recommendations?