1. Senior Ecology & Environmental Science
GPS used in Running
Derrek Schultz
Senior Ecology & Environmental Science
SFR 400 GIS/GPS
March 4th, 2016

2. Overview: Types of GPS receivers on the market
How they work (and the limitations)
Pros and Cons (watch vs. phone app)
How this tool benefits your running

3. Products available 2 main categories – watches and apps
Watch: Garmin, TomTom, Suunto, Soleus, Polar
Apps: Runkeeper, Runtastic, Nike+ Running

4. Features Offered Distance, time, and pace
Heart rate, calories burned, altitude, recovery advice
Music and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

5. How they work
Triangulate off at least 3 satellites in orbit from the Navstar constellation
How are they so small?
Fractal antenna
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

6. Comparison between watch and apps
Both offer similar core functions
Where the differ
Accuracy
Tracking progress and pace
Battery life
Use of cellular data
VS.

7. Benefits of GPS + = Track your mileage Know your pace
Allows you to run in new/unfamiliar areas
Heart rate data
Alert you to overtraining
Track progression as a runner + =

8. Thank you
Any Questions?

9. https://runneracademy.com/running-apps-vs-gps-running-watches/