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I've got the 220, will have a ponder at the group later
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I've got the 220, will have a ponder at the group later
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Joined group and added you
Bad Ash
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Might be worth setting up a Strava group too? That way it's not limited to one manufacturer, almost anyone with a smartphone can upload their runs.
nwgull
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Ooh, interesting. My missis bought me a 220 for Christmas, and whilst I use it to track every run for pace and distance, I have only ever plugged it in to my PC once. Something like this should help me get the most out if its capabilities.
How do other people find the accuracy of their Garmins? I have used mine on a number of runs that I know the exact distance of and reckon that it under estimates the distance by about 2% on a clear day and up to 3-4% on a cloudy day.
Cars
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I've found the distance can be slightly off, but compared device to device they're pretty much exactly the same. I've ran with 2 friends long distance, both with garmin watches and they've beeped at the same time every mile
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Over 4 years mine has been fully accurate. have you checked it has found all satellites before setting off?
nwgull
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I usually give it 5 mins or so in the open air before setting it to go. Mine is definitely out by about 1-2% on measured routes, which doesn't sound like much, but it is the difference between running 6 min/mile and 6.07, so significant if you're trying to gauge training effort and race pace.
I agree that is an important difference. I would ask for a replacement.
Bob!
Coffee Buyer
- Jul 5, 2003
- 11,633
I've updated Connect to the 'modern' version, have tried to find you, no joy yet but still finding my way around!
I am Bob! on there as well
Cars
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Have you updated the firmware recently on your watch? Was a new update only a few days ago.
Bad Ash
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I've joined, this is the link to the group page: http://connect.garmin.com/group/783050
NwGull ignore this. My old 305 runs off a different satellite set up so is no comparison. My mate does say its bigger than my tv screen.
Sounds good, can you lead on that one? I'm not familiar with Strava.
There's an awful lot of people called Bob, cant' find one with an ! after his name though.
Bad Ash
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Bad Ash
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Does anyone have square NSC logo we could use for the group? Needs to be bigger than 124x124 in size.
[MENTION=31]El Presidente[/MENTION], can you use your mod powers to add Garmin and Strava group details to the first post (not sure how I mention a user with a space in their username)?
[MENTION=31]El Presidente[/MENTION], can you use your mod powers to add Garmin and Strava group details to the first post (not sure how I mention a user with a space in their username)?
nwgull
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I did this and it has made a difference. It now finds the satellites much quicker and I'd estimate that accuracy has improved to around 0.5% - thanks for the advice!
Dan Aitch
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- May 31, 2013
- 2,287
Hello runners - first post on this thread.
Potted history - didn't run anywhere til the age of 48 (approx 18 months ago), got a 'couch to 5k app' and after getting through that I started running about 3-4 times a week, about 4 miles a time. Got an injury over a year ago (left hip, stepped on a broken drain cover, foot went down, twisted whole hip, excruciating). Taken the NHS over a year to not yet even get me back running, diagnosed all manner of bursa and tendinopathy injuries, had MRI, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided and blind cortisone injections and still, my left hip tears me apart if I walk more than a mile. I'm told that the only problem I have left is a trochanteric bursitis, for which I'm having physio and have been told to expect at least three months before I can run again (starting back on the 'couch to 5k app' I guess).
I'm doing all my exercises and icing every day... but I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has any helpful tips or rehab hints that might assist me in seeing some hope, let alone imagining getting back to running again.
Thanks for your time.
Potted history - didn't run anywhere til the age of 48 (approx 18 months ago), got a 'couch to 5k app' and after getting through that I started running about 3-4 times a week, about 4 miles a time. Got an injury over a year ago (left hip, stepped on a broken drain cover, foot went down, twisted whole hip, excruciating). Taken the NHS over a year to not yet even get me back running, diagnosed all manner of bursa and tendinopathy injuries, had MRI, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided and blind cortisone injections and still, my left hip tears me apart if I walk more than a mile. I'm told that the only problem I have left is a trochanteric bursitis, for which I'm having physio and have been told to expect at least three months before I can run again (starting back on the 'couch to 5k app' I guess).
I'm doing all my exercises and icing every day... but I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has any helpful tips or rehab hints that might assist me in seeing some hope, let alone imagining getting back to running again.
Thanks for your time.
BBassic
I changed this.
- Jul 28, 2011
- 13,056
Finally got my act together and started running. It's killing me! My runs are more like 'jog for thirty seconds, feel like I'm going to pass out, stop, rest, jog for another thirty seconds'. Useless! I did manage the marina and back from the Wheel on Sunday morning though. Quite pleased with that.
nwgull
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First few runs will be the hardest; it gets easier as long as you keep a regular routine of 2-3 runs a week. Persevere!