Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Jog log iphone diff distance to runkeeper

  • 06-01-2012 10:17am
    #1
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I have joglog on my iphone which i use to upload my runs to runkeeper online.

    I just went for an approx 2mile run this am.
    Joglog is saying it was 2.28 mile
    Then i upload it to runkeeper which says it was 2.05 miles.

    Both also have different times. 2 mins difference!!
    How the hell did this happen?
    Only used either of them about 5times in total & never noticed this before
    Anyone any help?
    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    Ive done the route before and it was 2.09miles so it looks like runkeeper was right this am.
    I must have pressed the wrong button or something on my iphone? Dont understand...


  • #3
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    If you are interested in exact distance covered then forget about cell phones and buy a GPS watch instead.


  • #4
    Condo131
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,442 ✭✭✭Condo131


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    If you are interested in exact distance covered then forget about cell phones and buy a GPS watch instead.
    If you are interested in exact distance covered.............get a Jones counter!

    However, in training, for all intents and purposes, a GPS device will do adequately......but stay away from trees, tall buildings, tunnels, underpasses, ravines, awnings, etc, etc. :cool:


  • #5
    NoGutsNoGlory
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭NoGutsNoGlory


    the GPS watch is the way to go to keep track of distance. the iphone and the like are always inaccurate, they often connect two points on your run in a direct line (as the crow flies) regardless of the fact you have ran around a bend or curve. hope that makes sense.


  • #6
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Condo131 wrote: »
    If you are interested in exact distance covered.............get a Jones counter!

    However, in training, for all intents and purposes, a GPS device will do adequately......

    Ok, ok, .... that's what I meant. rolleyes.gif
    Condo131 wrote:
    but stay away from trees, tall buildings, tunnels, underpasses, ravines, awnings, etc, etc. :cool:

    I've had my garmin for 4 years and never had any troubles with either of those.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Condo131
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,442 ✭✭✭Condo131


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    I've had my garmin for 4 years and never had any troubles with either of those.

    Ah c'mon, you've gone through the Lee Tunnel how many times? Nobody gets a signal there.....ok, I know you're not doing that every day, but if you're going through a heavily wooded area, for instance, your signal is going to be sporadic and comes out as straight lines between points. This can shorten your route quite a bit.


Advertisement