Apple Training Software

Triathlon Forum
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Just read the following article on Velo News:

http://www.velonews.com/article/86319/cycling-training-logs-for-the-macintosh

So, does anyone have any experience with Ascent? If so, would you recommend it, or is there a better training software for Apple systems?

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raceday, its all your going to need.

http://www.physfarm.com/inside/raceday.html

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Depends on what you want to do. I load Garmin data into it. Great maps and satellite overlays, ability to “play back” workouts, and summary of weeks, months, and years is better than Training Peaks for quick overviews.

Does not track watts, and is limited in output options if sending data to coaches. But does allow single exports which make it a great interface for Training Peaks. The Mac interface for TP is less than stellar, so any GPS data goes to Ascent first. A couple quirks if you’re manually entering (non-GPS) workouts.

Good program for GPS applications, updates on a regular basis, growing forum of users.

4

Will it support the Garmin 405 or Polar 625x?

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I have been using the 305 with no issues, not sure about the 405 or the 625X, i am sure Dr. Phil will chime in on this thread its his product.

philbert is his username.

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It will accept TCX files from just about any GPS app / meter. It will also accept HRM files from the 625x.

We’re working on direct download of these devices. The big problem is that Polar does not currently write drivers on the Mac side that are totally USB compliant.

Phil

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I use this with a 625x:

http://www.ismarttrain.com/.

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As posted in the other thread, GoldenCheetah has basic features. Perhaps not as refined as commercial packages, it’s an alternative to try out also.

–
George

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iSmart is a nice option and is written by my friend Stuart Tevendale. It doesn’t do the predictive stuff that RaceDay does, but it is a pretty excellent logbook and will work with the previous generation of HRM’s as well.

Phil

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I just use a virtual XP machine (VM Ware) and then can use WKO without any problem.

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How do you transfer data to your Mac? What OS are you running?

(With as much detail as you could, please.)

Thanks in advance.

12

Dr. Phil how about suunto t6c? does it work with raceday?
thanks

Peppo

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Use the Polar Serial IR Interface Kit (3925240).
Use a USB High Speed Serial Adapter: http://www.keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/

I’m running OS X 10.5.5 and Ismarttrain.

Works great and have never had a problem.

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x2!

I use iSmarttrain and RaceDay, and gives me all I need.

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Not at this time.

Phil

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I just got a Polar RS800 CX.
Anyone use that with Ismarttrain?

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Won’t work, unfortunately. The problem is in the USB drivers from Polar. They are not 100% compliant with USB standards. If I am not mistaken, Stuart is working on this.

Phil

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Well, someone just gave me the new 800 today; guess I’ll keep it for the GPS piece and continue as before with the 625…

Thanks…

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I am deciding between ISMartTrain and RaceDay. What I really want is a summary feature by day, week, month, and year. I’d also like to manually input data as well. Does raceday handle both of these?

I’m not currently using a power meter and want, more than anything, a management software with summary,.

Thanks,

Bob

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Does the 625/725 read HR while swimming?

Bob