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Distance is inconsistent

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‎02-16-2020 10:55

‎02-16-2020 10:55

I use my Versa to track my distance while running and the inconsistent distances are getting worse. I run the same track and it can register 1.13 miles one lap and .95 the next - 10 minutes later. Do I just need to get a more reliable tracker or is there a way to fix this?

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‎02-16-2020 11:11

‎02-16-2020 11:11

Are you carrying your phone and connected to GPS?

If not, it calculates distance as number of steps times stride length.  Perhaps your stride length varies, causing different number of steps per lap.

See How does my Fitbit device calculate distance traveled? 

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-16-2020 16:02

In response to JohnnyRow

‎02-16-2020 16:02

I do have my phone with me and it tracks the GPS. I get the maps in my reports on the app. The exact same circle will be 1.13 and then .95. Maps are identical. 

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