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    polynesianmetal
    I don't run on the street, I run trails. Map quest don't do trails so... this pretty much sucks.
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    mountainplay
    I don't seem to have this problem. The tools worked great for mapping my trail run. I would like to gps the routes to check accuracy.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrazem17
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    razem17
    Haven't had any problems with mapping cross country runs,  have only did a couple but they mapped out just fine.  As long as you make sure you have the box labeled map following roads is turned off.  I have used GPS with runs I've mapped and there is a little variance in both trail and streets.  I have to agree Map quest is horrible but Mapmyrun is the same as google maps which I use also.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberwhitewater
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    whitewater
    works awesome if you r un with a GPS, more difficult if not. get a cheap Garmin if you can and use that then upload your data.Works mo beta
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    KDogg
    sorry boutcha
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberthegun98
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2008
     
    thegun98
    Works fine for me i run trails all the time and have used gps to check for acuracy and it's pretty close.
    • CommentAuthorPremium Member!kevin@mmf
    • CommentTimeDec 1st 2008
     
    kevin@mmf

    Polynesian,

    Have you tried using our satellite views or even our topomaps? We know that it's sometimes hard to visualize the trails especially due to foliage or snow, but sometimes the topo-map will show a fireroad where the trail is, etc.

    -Kevin 

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    sportsmarketing2
    The satellite view has helped me follow trails that can't be seen on the regular maps.
    • CommentAuthorHero!!andydwest
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2008
     
    andydwest

    I just upgraded to premium. I agree that Google Maps works well for trail runs, but Map Quest, which they use to produce the printable maps, is useless.

    That's a shame, because the printable maps feature works really well and would be great...but most of my runs come out as a red line squiggling round a featureless grey background. Which renders all those fancy maps completely useless. And that does, indeed, suck.

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberZatopek69
    • CommentTimeDec 21st 2008
     
    Zatopek69
    Imapmyrun doesn't work for me unless I have a 3G signal (I'm in Hong Kong) I don't understand how it's not possible to map a run, then upload as soon as my iphone sees a signal. I ran five hours today and couldn't map a yard of it.
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    eliteangelorunner1
    hey how is trail running i never done that before
    • CommentAuthorHero!!andydwest
    • CommentTimeDec 28th 2008
     
    andydwest

    It's fantastic. No traffic, lots of nature. You don't even need trail shoes to do it unless you're tackling very muddy or rocky trails. I almost never run on roads, although I'm lucky in having easily accessible trails nearby.

    If you get a chance, try it. As long as your map reading skills are up to it - I did end up running a half-marathon by accident once. Smile

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberunclemeat
    • CommentTime6 days ago
     
    unclemeat
    I am wondering what people are using to map with (ie: Mac or PC), what system and web browser program. That way, we would all be comparing apples to apples. Just my $.02
    • CommentAuthorFree Membersoberg
    • CommentTime6 days ago
     
    soberg
    Satellite view didn't help me on some of my favorite runs, due to tree cover, but the topo view seems to work. Now if you're bushwhacking...
    • CommentAuthorHero!!eggzilla
    • CommentTime5 days ago
     
    eggzilla
    Check the reviews on running GPS units. I know that he first generation of Garmin Forerunners lost signals a lot and were maddeningly frustrating to use but later models work quite well. Also, you don't have to get a more expensive model like the 305 because from myh experience the 205 does the job. I assume the same antenna is used in both models while the 305 simply has more features that drive up the cost. These features aren't necessary unless you really need a specific one or just like gadgets. Bottom line, consider getting a later model running GPS but buy it somewhere you can easily return it in case you're running through the redwoods or downtown Manhattan on a regular basis.

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