GPS for Dummies.pdf - Engineering Surveyor

Chapter 23Ten Tips for AthletesIn This Chapter Understanding benefits and limitations of GPS receivers for training Determining the best way to carry your GPS receiver Cycling, golf, and water sports Organizing races with GPSIdo a lot of running and biking, every now and then entering some prettycrazy endurance events like ultramarathons, Ironman triathlons, andadventure races. A GPS receiver can make a pretty good training partner: Youcan use it for lots of things besides helping you avoid getting lost. This chapteris for athletes who exercise outside in the fresh air (sorry, no gym tips)and want to know how to incorporate GPS receivers into their workouts.Observant readers will notice more than ten tips in this chapter. It’s yourbonus for getting to the end of the book (and paying attention).General GPS Tips for AthletesGPS tips in this chapter apply to a number of different sports: Different uses for GPS when exercising GPS limitations while training Carrying a GPS receiverUsing a GPS receiver for trainingA GPS receiver not only helps you successfully get between Point A and PointB but is also handy for staying found. These tips apply to almost any sport: Measure distances over known courses: Instead of guessing the courseor route length, you can use a GPS receiver to measure the distance witha fair amount of accuracy.