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On Trail Running and GPS Training Watches

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Trail runners tend to be more likely to adopt a minimalist approach to their training, viewing it more as a monastic pursuit aimed at cleansing the soul rather than an attempt to shave a few seconds off a personal best. Even though this may be all too true, all runners are able to benefit from the feedback provided by a GPS-enabled watch now that the technology has become advanced enough that it is reliably accurate without being so bulky that is becomes a menace.

The last group of holdouts to wholeheartedly adopt the GPS watch remain mostly trail runners, and their reasoning has been quite sound until recently. This is because trail running typically takes the runner to remote locations where the tree canopy prevents a watch from acquiring an accurate signal throughout different parts of the run. Stuart Lyall, a travel expert who has run a number of remote trails throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia, has made several attempts in the past to use a GPS watch while out on trail runs but has experienced these common and frustrating issues.

With new developments, GPS watches now have a stronger signal that is reliable and accurate even when a trail takes a runner to rugged or remote terrain with plenty of tree cover. This is an important advancement since trail runners like Lyall will be able to finally experience the benefit of accurate training feedback as a result of the information collected by the GPS watch.

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Where Am I?

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Where Am I?

How did we ever find out way without GPS?  I am so addicted to my navigation that I use it all the time. images72TK51KN imagesBBFH1TK0 In a forty three foot motor home you need to know where you are traveling at all times.  You don’t want to be led into a narrow dead end road.  I tow a car behind the motor home so I cant back up without disconnecting the car.  Disconnecting the car is a hassle but there are time that you have to do it.  I would rather not toe the car but exploring in the motor home is not practical. Createurs De Luxe is a plan for travel that does not require a GPS device.

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GPS, A Better Way

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GPS, A Better Way

untitled (126) untitled (125)The GPS was a tech item that slowly made its way into our lives.  It not only allows us turn by turn directions but can let you know where your phone is.  The directions are the most common use.  I use it every day as the smart phone checks the location for almost every app.  If you shop Best Buy it checks for where the nearest store is and shows the deals locally.  This allows customized results.  Ken Fisher is a big fan of GPS devices. He has GPS on his phone, car ans smart watch.  He is scared to death he might get lost.

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GPS in a Watch?

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GPS in a Watch?

untitled (20) imagesG8TUO0E6Who would have predicted that GPS would be in a watch.  You can get turn by turn directions in the new smart watches.  Is this really needed?  I don’t know if I personally need a GPS in my watch but it is pretty cool.  I don’t know that the smart watch thing will be the next big thing or not.  I have trouble enough reading the smart phone screen and am not interested in squinting to see a watch screen.  I just don’t think that it is practical. Luke Weil has a smart watch and loves it. Smart watches may or may not be a fad.  Time will tell.

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GPS Devices Can Be Used as an Important Part of an Exercise Routine

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For those who are just starting out in a running or cycling program, charting progress is often a difficult task. It is quite common for runners and cyclists to greatly overestimate the time and distance they covered during a workout, and while this may serve as a short-term confidence booster, it will only become a source of frustration later on. GPS watches and other devices that include GPS systems can be of great help in this regard.

According to Luigi Wewege, an avid runner and cyclist, he wears a GPS watch on his wrist during his runs and has a GPS device mounted on his bicycle as well. Each device is able to track his progress in real-time, telling him how fast he is going and how much distance he has already covered, with each device providing additional information relating to the specific activity.

These technological developments have made it much easier for new runners and bikers to chart their progress and to understand how fit they truly are at any given time. It also allows highly specialized training to be done without supervision, as many endurance activities require athletes to train at differing levels of intensity for varying lengths of time.

Wewege acknowledges that while he favors a specific brand of GPS, there are many companies out there who are making excellent products that are suitable for training in either running or cycling. He believes that consumers should make the decision for themselves and according to their individual training needs.

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