Inaccuracies with GPS Watches: How to best use the data to optimize your training

Published: May 5, 2023, 4:01 a.m.

How much should you trust your GPS watch?\xa0

In this week's coaches chat, coaches Michael and Andy dig into GPS watches and cover some of the most common questions and concerns we see as coaches, plus metrics we recommend tracking.\xa0

They\u2019ll discuss\u2026

  • Why GPS watches may not always be accurate, especially on trails or dirt roads.
  • Why certified marathon courses are more accurate than GPS watches.
  • Understanding effort is more important than just focusing on paces for training
  • How to have a healthy balance between the data you consume and the effort you put in.\xa0

You don't want to miss this one.\xa0

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