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Total Distance being reported incorrectly for multiple laps

lloydwatkin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:57:16 -0600

If I try and program in a run where I do multiple laps the total distance is reported back as if I'd only done a single lap. Pace calculations seem fine however.

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indoor trainers vs. the road

chefrdr — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:11:20 -0600

while I am looking at a rear wheel bike computer, I am now a slave to the indoor trainer for part of my training. Is there some ratio of time vs. mileage to equate to?

I know that when I spend an hour watching a spinervals dvd I feel like I do the same or greater mileage compared to the road. Any comments or thoughts. I still get out on the weekend, but I felt overtrained after two nights indoors then a road trip on consecutive nights.

Blackberry APP

mel617 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:28:37 -0500

I upgraded my membership so that I could use the Blackberry App but I am unable to. I have a Curve 8330. When I try to download it I get a message telling me that I am missing the following module: net_rim_bb_lbs_api_2. What do I do? Does anyone know how I could get this or what I should do? Thanks!

Loading GPX files to my Sony Ericsson W995

martbike46 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:37:51 -0600

Hi,

I have recently started using a Sony Ericsson W995. How do I load a .GPX file onto so I can use the mapping/tracker facility on it. I have used the tracker and it saves the route using .GPX so Iam wondering if I can usethe same downloaded files fron MMR.

Thanks

Martbike46

Motivation

emilyah1981 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:56:50 -0600

How do you stay motivated to stay with your routine?

Did you get your trophy?

PolarAdmin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:35:59 -0600

Training with the Star or Keeps U Fit program in your Fitness product? Did you get your trophy? It's amazing how much motivation that little trophy displayed on your training computer provides...

Aussie visiting San Fran, Monterey and LA looking for running partner

aussierunner001 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:34 -0600

Hi All, I live in Melbourne, Australia and land in San Francisco on 23rd November and leave LA on 8th December. I would love to join in with a running group or be shown around while going for a run. I normally do anywhere from 10km to 40km in a training run at about 5min/km pace. Otherwise, any tips on great running routes either offroad or around the city would be awesome.

Help!! My burning shins!

lybra975 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:05:18 -0500

Hi all!! I have been running for about a year now and the issue that I have come across lately is that about a mile into the run my shins will be on fire. I started slowing down on my runs because i realized that I was running too fast and wearing out too quickly. Not too sure if that causes the burning in the shins since my stride is shorter. I will stop and stretch and they seem to be somewhat ok for the rest of the run. I have tried exercising them at work by tracing the alphabet with my toes but doesnt seem to be helping. I dont think that i have shin splints but just weak shin muscles.

Any advice??

Any one have a remedy? I notice that it is worse on the treadmill and I typically end up having to stretch them about 4 times before i can run without stopping.

indoor trainers vs. the road

chefrdr — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:56:09 -0600

I have put plenty of seat miles outdoors this year. I left the indoors on purpose; however, I now am riding a trainer once again to supplement the lack of daylight.

Is there a transferable ratio of time/mileage? I have been riding to some spinervals dvds and spend at least an hour up to two in the trainer. I feel like the indoor spin puts much more stress on my legs over the time in the seat, that could just be me. I am looking hard at a bike computer for rear wheel; but in the interim I was just seeing in anyone has some imput

running partners

barrn5062689 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:11 -0600

just looking for a running partner, you only running solo? -nina

MBT Shoes

yogamaster — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:59:24 -0600

Anyone try these shoes out? I have been hearing a lot about the health benefits of the mbt shoe, but they are very expensive. Any feedback about comfort, function would be appreciated.

Elevation data bug?

oldcodgeman — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:38:27 -0600

If I map a route and select to view the elevation data all ok. If I clear this route and plot a new route then select to view the elevation data it is still the elevation data for the first route I mapped? Anyone else see this bug?

Upload data from a MAC (Apple)

pittapatta — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:40:03 -0600

I would love to be able to upload my data from my mac computer

route history

spkurtz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:45:22 -0600

Is there a way to pull up a saved route and run a report showing all your run times for that particular route? That would be very useful.

Equipment prep handy hints etc...

moreRon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:20:06 -0600

Seemed to be a wealth of cycling/touring knowledge in the group - care to share?

Training rides and invites

moreRon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:16:57 -0600

Hi all, thought this might be useful to organise training ride invites etc.

Ron King

Reviews on what is the best GPS sport Watch

jeepyj — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:14:48 -0600

I am sure this has been discussed before but I would like to ask Santa for A GPS watch and I am wondering which ones you like best. I do mostly trail running so it is hard to track my distance without one. I need to give Santa all the details so I am sure he can fidn the right one.

Saving a bookmarked route to your iPhone for iMapMyRide

Cheim — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:30:58 -0600

Hi - I recently downloaded iMapMyRide to my iPhone. I was able to create my account and searched for local routes that I could use. I bookmarked several but wanted to sync them to my iPhone so I could use them. Am I able to do that?

Cindy

Nike+ import fails for some runs

massi74 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:02:24 -0600

If i try to import my Nike+ runs, some of them fails to be imported on MapMyRun.

The message is the following:

Result:
Invalid Import File, did you try to upload a file with no data, or a file of the wrong type? (i.e., are you trying to import a Garmin Course Detail rather than a History Detail file for TCX?)

Any idea why?

Thanks,

Max

Center button???

johnyct9760 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:46:50 -0600

the center button need to be re-programed WTF do I need a button on my map for that takes me the middle of the Pacific ocean. IMHO the center button should take you back to your home address.

Thx

Top Tips for Newbies, Beginners and Intermediate Runners

mark@mmf — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:18:12 -0500

Let's pass along some of our collective knowledge to the those people who are new to our great sport!

Tip#1 Cross train two or three days a week to give your body a break from running until you get used to the impact. I recommend swimming or cycling (even indoor cycling classes like Spinning).

2009 Kestral Evoke SL

deezl54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:57:27 -0600

Any feedback on the Kestral Evoke SL with Sram Rival and Mavic Equippe would be apprceciated! Thinking of buying one from Bikes Direct.com

AeroDynamic wheels - what's your experience?

paddy1985 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:33:35 -0600

Hi all,

Question regarding aerodynamic wheels. I'm a 80kg (176pounds) triathlete currently training for the IRONMAN in Nice, France for 2010. As I'm currently cycling on low-cost training wheels to save some costs for spring-time, I'm wondering what kinda wheels would suit my triathlon bike.

I've been looking around on the internet, reading loads of reviews of ZIPP / Easton / HED / Planet-X / Mavic / Reynold - wheels but I'm getting confused by all the different responses which range from 'this is ****' to 'I LOVE THESE WHEELS'. So I was wondering if anybody has experience with any of these brands.

Furthermore I've read that most wheels are meant for TT and Triathlons which means flat courses etc. Now the IRONMAN in Nice is everything BUT flat, so how do these aerodynamic wheels react to climbing? Is there a certain tradeoff regading the hight of the rims? (for example ZIPP 303 on the front with 808 on the back?)

I hope that there are some nice thoughts out there, people who can tell me about their experiences with any of these brands or can join the discussion on this topic.

Regards,

Paddy, Oxford, UK

imapmyride for the Palm Pre?

americantemplar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:57:47 -0500

Hello,

I was wondering if there's any plan on releasing an imapmyride application for the Palm Pre? As the iphones biggest current competitor I'm sure it would see plenty of use!

Thanks,

Grant

Looking for individual or group to ride with- Loomis, CA

iegge — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:10:59 -0600

Just moved to Placer County and am looking to link-up with other riders. I ride about every other day and average around 35miles (more or less depending on the day). Give a shout if you're looking for someone to ride with or know of a cool group ride to join.

Running and glasses fogging up

jeepyj — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:42 -0600

I wear glasses and I am having issues now that the weather is getting colder that my glasses fog up really bad. What can I do about it anyone found some thing that works for them. Today I had to keep taking them off and putting them in my pocket to warm up and putting them back on but that isn't the best idea I really eed themto se properly.

What do you look for in an event

grazza56 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:30 -0600

As A ride organiser, I would love to put together the perfect event for riders, so what would you like, A real tough ride, with plenty of Hills?. A flat long ride. A mini tour de france, carried out over a few weekends, with KOM competition etc. A long distance relay race perhaps.

What about back up, full pro back up with mechanics, Great feed stations, multi point timing chips to monitor each hill climb. Personal real time live tracking. Banners at each mile marker. City centre finish with crowd support.

Give aways perhaps, good quality cycle tops, water bottles, tea shirts etc

So put together your perfect event, and perhaps one day you can ride it!

Visting NYC

sdsurfergirl — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:54 -0600

I'm coming to New York City for a week and although I have access to a really nice gym, I would like to run the Brooklyn Bridge, etc. Staying off of Wall Street in the 10004 zip code...any suggestions for a San Diego surfer girl on a good route to take? I'll be running solo...

[Men Only] Cold and man bits

RunningKnows — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:45:58 -0600

So guys..... I tried dealing with this last winter, but never very successfully. I tend to run at low temperatures quite a bit (it is Iowa in winter) and I generally try to go out in shorts and sometimes tights. I often have problems with the...... um....... end piece of my man bits getting very cold to the point of numbness and sometimes pain, even with temps above freezing (below freezing I usually go to tights and this helps a little. Anyone know of something I could do to maintain my lighter level of clothing and yet achieve a bit more degree of comfort?

iphone app issues

G0rdy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:12:33 -0500

I think the iphone app imapmyrun is great! however one major drawback is that my iphone runs out of battery on my long runs, so after 2hours 50mins, the phone died... i was hoping to use it when I run my marathon, but it will be taking longer than that! the other minor issue I found is that in settings when I select voice feedback at 5km intervals, I get it at 2.5km intervals... any help would be appreciated :)