My first GPS-tracked run
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I went for my first GPS-tracked run today. What does that mean? It means that the built in Global Positioning System on my Nokia N95 smartphone collected data as I did one of my usual circuits. I have to say I’m impressed: miles better than the data collected via the Nike+ system…
Not only does the free Nokia Sports Tracker application show where you’ve been (via a KML file exported to Google Earth), but it gives you altitude and speed data as well:
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Apart from the obvious error of my maximum speed being 32.mph (I’m not that fast!) it worked a treat. I think this glitch was due to me turning a sharp corner when the communication satellite communication would have been obscured by some overhanging trees. It certainly gives you something to work towards and beat – average speed, minutes per mile, distance travelled… Great stuff!
(oh, and in case you’re wondering – yes, I stopped up short due to a combination of not pacing myself properly and a very poor night’s sleep courtesy of Ben!)
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Categories: Technology
Tags: Google Earth, GPS, Nokia Maps, Nokia N95, Nokia Sports Tracker, running, That-thing-they-call-exercise
