I recently laid out my first calibration course. So far I have used it only to measure some of my training runs. I have some questions about the using my cal course for "real" measurements.
1. My calibration course is just over 300m (the minimum length). I could not fit a longer course in that location, and I picked the location because it is very concenient. Will having a minimal length calibration course cause me any grief?
2. The edge of the road is lined with a concrete gutter. I used the seams between the individual gutter pieces as my start/end points for the course. I am assuming this is ok?
3. Is there any reason to get the cal course certified now, or should I wait until I measure an actual race course?
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