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Title: Garmin Forerunner 201 Review
Review: Compared to a pedometer the Garmin 201 is my preference. However, I question the accuracy of my running distances compared to the GPS results. I run the same quarter mile course everyday, 5 days a week and after 1 mile (4 laps) my GPS makes me suspect its accuracy is inconsistent because mile 2 is shorter than mile 1 and by the time I've covered 4 miles I've run 15 laps instead of 16. Being a cross country coach for 20 years, I've measured and remeasured courses using a measuring wheel. I have measured & remeasured my laps with the wheel over the years and I stand by the wheel results--16 laps equals 4 miles.I also use the GPS for determining the miles we walk in a walking class I teach at San Diego City Community College. I question the accuracy of the miles we cover since we do walk downtown (tall buildings)and through Balboa Park (lots of trees)which causes an occasional weak signal.Overall, the GPS does do better than a pedometer which grossly underestimates mileage!
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