The workaround was to use my Garmin eTrex device instead.īeing a bit of a map nerd I'd like to be able to use WorkOutDoors for this sort of thing (and more, but it's a workout app so I understand why advanced map features isn't the number 1 priority). I recreated the issue with coordinates I'm comfortable sharing here, and took a few screenshots. I was surprised to see that when imported to WorkOutDoors the line wasn't straight anymore. I'll create a track in Garmin Basecamp, export it to GPX and import it as a route to WorkOutDoors. I needed to draw a straight line on the map between two coordinates. However, I discovered a minor issue with displaying tracks/routes on the map. I love this app! I'm using it daily and it's such a great experience. I'd also be willing to pay for it yearly. There is no question I would not have made the move to an Apple Watch if it wasn't for WOD. HahahaĪnyways, thanks Ian for such an amazing product. Heaven forbid people have a way to prove the battery can't outlast a Garmin. I could see Apple rejecting the app if this is added though. I've been screenshotting the battery before and after to get a feel for the consumption. I can only see it being useful for when someone just gets the watch and is trying to get a feel for how well the battery lasts. It would give us tools for deciding how much battery is consumed on our runs depending on what settings we are using. So this is sort of two wishes in one.ģ: Log the battery level as you run or at least at the start and finish. It also calibrated the distance when you hit the lap button as you passed official mile markers. I could see me holding my finger on the big green button and then the watch sleeping before I lift and then when I do lift it doesn't really start and I don't notice until a mile into the race.Ģ: On my Garmin I had a widget named Race Screen that let you pick a race distance and time and it would tell you if you were ahead or behind. I've only done 2 races since owning the watch and so far this routine hasn't failed me yet but I suspect it will eventually. Then when the gun goes off I hold my finger on the green button as I work my way to the starting line and then release my finger as I cross. My current race day routine is to launch the app and do an Open Workout (the one with the big green button) and then constantly lift my wrist to make sure the watch doesn't sleep (kind of a pain). So maybe start in a paused state which would keep the GPS locked and active (maybe this would even pre-lock the HR?) even if our wrist is down. I've been using the app now for about 6 months and have a few wishes listed in order of preference.ġ: When doing races it would be nice to be able to start a run with the two side buttons.
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