Measuring dirt roads

scotthubbardMember

Ever since I started measuring courses in 1981, I've felt uneasy about the actual distance I'd measure on dirt roads. Recently, I turned down a good pay day because my unease rose to my eyeballs regarding a 30 km that had about 11 miles on dirt roads. I simply didn't and don't feel I'd be able to measure accurate miles/kms out on the dirt stretches.

Sure, I could just measure like I do normally and say, there, it's measured according to USATF standards...but dirt roads come in all shapes and conditions and I don't feel I'd know how long my miles were out there. I don't recall reading any discussion nor 'studies' on this topic.

10/26/041:52 PM

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