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Q: Why is my apple watch distance so far off during a workout?

Why is my apple watch distance so far off when completing a workout? There is a 5 mile loop that I run and walk often, last week the watch said I traveled 5.5 miles during a run and today it said 5.7 miles during a walk. I always have my iPhone with me. Up until recently, my watch seemed to be spot on when it came to outside distance, even the first few times while running or walking this loop. Why the sudden change in accuracy and what can I do to get it back on track?

Apple Watch, watchOS 1.0.1

Posted on Jul 7, 2015 5:55 PM

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Jul 7, 2015 6:05 PM in response to khanrob
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    Jul 7, 2015 6:05 PM in response to khanrob

    The workout data relies upon the iPhone's GPS data, which can vary according to a lot of unpredictable variables.

     

    what can I do to get it back on track?

     

    You do not need to do anything. On average, it will record the proper distance.