Even though I had never shared my log, I got into the old Cool Running site using:

http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/log/display.cgi?u=myusername

Substitute your username.

You can then export your log from the CoolRunning Tools menu and open it in Excel.

So much for Active Trainer. Screw 'em.

Nope. No paddling workouts have come across. I at least have all my data saved in excel, but it was nice being able to go to a chosen week from last year and compare to this year, or compare total mileage for this year versus last year in each sport. I also have most workouts from around May onwards in SportsTracks. But I liked the CR log too!! I'm not surprised that data was lost in the transfer - I backed up incase, but I am surprised that it's lost simply because they only accomodate some sports. I can't even add the data back into the new log, as there is nowhere to put it!

Will have to check out some of these other logs.

Ella

The heck with all this. Back to Excel for me.

Ok, I keep trying everyone's suggestions as to how to get the old data from CR, but it's just not working for me. I cut and paste the link in, put in my username and password and it just goes to a page that says "username and password not recognized." Is anyone else having this trouble?

I know that CR was "free" so we're not supposed to complain, but c'mon, if I had been given any idea that the new site was going to be like this I probably would have gladly paid a fee to keep CR.

The biggest problems I have encountered thus far:

1. Takes forever to figure out where the new log is. I eventually get to it, but can't remember how each time, it's not straightforward at all.

2. Half my workouts are labeled as "missed workouts" or "planned workouts." What the heck does that mean? I did the run, entered it, and later it shows up as "missed."

3. Is there a way to jump back to my workouts from five years ago? All I've been able to do is scroll back one month at a time which takes freaking forever.

4. Perhaps my biggest disappointment is that all of my heart rate data is not there. I'm one of those HR runners where I wear a monitor on each workout and religiously record my average for the workout (and max if I'm doing intervals or something like that.) For me, this was great data to gauge my fitness and guide my training. It's not there now. And in the new log there is no place to record the average and max. They do have something for recording % of time in certain ranges, etc. Way too complex and weird.

I used the URL and got right into my old log -- THANKS for the best tip so far! I cannot believe how lame this Active partnership is. Even posting this reply was cumbersome. Had to log in twice and find my way back to the discussion thread, which fueled my frustration and anger. I won't be coming back. And HOW in GOD's NAME do I unsubscribe from this thread? My inbox has been jammed with responses for two days now!

Ok, so none of those tips seem to work for me. I've tried every combination, permutation, but I keep getting the message that member name / password combination is not correct. (even though, I know it is). Can everyone else still get on via this, or perhaps they have closed the loophole? I sent the coolrunning people an email basically begging for access to my log just so I can transfer the information to running2win.com which is able to import all the data into their own log.

If that doesn't work, does anyone know if i can export data from active.com? I seem to have most if not all of my data here, but i obviously don't want to use the site. Is there an export function? Does anyone know about this?

regards,

dt

We have made all attempts to make the Cool Running data log migration process as simple and complete as possible. If you would like to transfer your data, please follow these steps:

1) Go to www.ActiveTrainer.com and log in with your Active Network's user account and password.

2) The system will direct you to a Merge account page and tell you that your account was upgraded by CoolRunning.com. Click the button, "Create an Account".

3) The system will direct you to the Import data page, where you can opt to transfer your Cool Running data to Active Trainer. Click on the "Transfer my Data" button to begin the Cool Running data transfer. If you choose not to import your data at this time, you can always go to the My Account Settings page and transfer your data later.

4) If you opted to transfer your data, depending on how much data you've logged in Cool Running, the process can take anywhere from 4 to 24 hours to complete. In the meantime, you can begin using the Active Trainer features and tools.

5) Once the transfer of data is complete, you will find your Cool Running data in the calendar and Shoe Tracker.

Please let us know if you have any other questions!

http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/log/display.cgi?u=myusername;s=coolrun

Substitute your username.

Thank You Janinsanfran!!!!!!! I had a lot of memories that I though were gone forever. Interestingly, I was able to use the old log and update my weekend runs before exporting. I wonder if this portal to the glorious past will remain viable???