For those who are just starting out in a running or cycling program, charting progress is often a difficult task. It is quite common for runners and cyclists to greatly overestimate the time and distance they covered during a workout, and while this may serve as a short-term confidence booster, it will only become a source of frustration later on. GPS watches and other devices that include GPS systems can be of great help in this regard.
According to Luigi Wewege, an avid runner and cyclist, he wears a GPS watch on his wrist during his runs and has a GPS device mounted on his bicycle as well. Each device is able to track his progress in real-time, telling him how fast he is going and how much distance he has already covered, with each device providing additional information relating to the specific activity.
These technological developments have made it much easier for new runners and bikers to chart their progress and to understand how fit they truly are at any given time. It also allows highly specialized training to be done without supervision, as many endurance activities require athletes to train at differing levels of intensity for varying lengths of time.
Wewege acknowledges that while he favors a specific brand of GPS, there are many companies out there who are making excellent products that are suitable for training in either running or cycling. He believes that consumers should make the decision for themselves and according to their individual training needs.