How far, how fast?

Your GPS receiver also contains a very accurate trip computer that displays information about distance, speed, and time. After you read your user manual on how to reset and start the trip computer, here are some ideas for getting familiar with how it works:

• When exercising: When you run, jog, bike, or whatever, take your GPS receiver with you on your favorite course to see just how far you go. At the end, check your average and maximum speed.
• When on walks: If you have children and they walk to school, go with them on their route to see exactly how far it is. (And then tell them you used to have to walk at least ten times that distance . . . in the snow . . . uphill both ways . . . when you were young.)
• When doing lawn work: The next time you cut the grass, take your GPS receiver with you and see just how far you push your lawn mower. Don't drop and chew the receiver with the mower, if that happen then all my condolence is for you.