GPS WATCHES ARE NOT ACCURATE ON TRACKS BECAUSE YOU ARE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AROUND SHARP CURVES. PLEASE END THIS THREAD NOW
GPS WATCHES ARE NOT ACCURATE ON TRACKS BECAUSE YOU ARE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AROUND SHARP CURVES. PLEASE END THIS THREAD NOW
Why would you use a Garmin to measure distance on a measured track?
The way they work is that they ping a signal to within maybe 10 or 15 meters of where you are at any time and then draw a line or best fit curve between the points, so that if you are turning a lot, they'll be inaccurate.
The OP is an argumentative moron who could easily google to find out why GPS devices suck on tracks but also why race directors feel the need to have disclosures about GPS measurements during races. They get so many outsiderunners emailing them the same stupid cr@p that they have to put it right out front.
asdfasd23 wrote:
GPS WATCHES ARE NOT ACCURATE ON TRACKS BECAUSE YOU ARE CONSTANTLY RUNNING AROUND SHARP CURVES. PLEASE END THIS THREAD NOW
i used to post as HardLoper
If you walk slowly you will get a more accurate GPS distance reading when circling a track. FACT
I thank all for the constructive comments here. Prior to posting, I did in fact seach on-line for info in regard to using GPS on a track. I found nothing that specifically applied. I just found this articile, and it is excellent.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/why-new-york-times-gps-running-article.html
And the author did not feel the need to call anyone a "moron."
Neurotic Much? wrote:
Me thinks the GPS watch is the least of your worries.
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