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mistermarr
2 posts since
Dec 9, 2007

Dec 16, 2007 10:20 AM

Shoe tracker data gone?


Hi folks-

I'm obviously piling onto the "they killed my awesome free service" chorus.


Anyone successfully get shoe tracker data in the new activetrainer environment? I try accessing it in "tools/shoe tracker" but usually get an Apache server error page with lots of code. Once I got to a list of 2 out of 4 pairs I had tracked in CR and both were listed with 0 miles. I also see no option for adding shoes to new workouts. If this is indeed a pay option, you'd think they'd communicate that clearly and at least give you access to your old data?


Any success?

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PapaBanucci
80 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
1. Dec 16, 2007 3:47 PM in response to: mistermarr

Dunno, but my hiking shoes' miles kind of "disappeared." I had a number of "Hiking" custom workout type entries in cool running that disappeared.

Also, as a computer programmer, I have difficulty appreciating tracking shoe mileage as a value-add bonus feature. I mean... Like... How hard is that math and how much code is that?

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Croydon
25 posts since
Sep 16, 2007
2. Dec 16, 2007 4:46 PM in response to: PapaBanucci

"How hard is that math and how much code is that?"


... and the code is done for you right on the Cool Running site!! You bought it, use it!!!

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PapaBanucci
80 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
3. Dec 16, 2007 4:47 PM in response to: Croydon

Being a programmer by background, it's not quite so simple, but...

It is a rather moronic "feature" to ask people to pay for in my professional opinion.

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Trish18
440 posts since
Jun 5, 2007
4. Dec 17, 2007 11:12 AM in response to: mistermarr
We understand there may be a bit of confusion about the data transfer from the Cool Running logs to Active Trainer. Even though the data is largely the same, it will look different in the two systems.

  • Workout type, distance, duration and pace will transfer directly over.

  • Any comments, Avg HR and Max HR will be inserted into the workout notes for those specific workouts.

  • You weight data will be imported into the Daily Vitals section in Active Trainer.

  • Shoe data will automatically populate into the Shoe Tracker, including all mileage information logged to date. You can view historical data in a number of formats on Active Trainer.

  • Your calendar allows you to see workouts (with varying levels of detail) in a month, week and day view.

  • Click on "Reports" in the top navigation to access your Training Log, showing side-by-side planned vs. actual data in a weekly view

  • Dig deeper by clicking on the Training Stats tab, which allows you to graph aggregated stats such as training volume.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions!



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ai698
21 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
5. Dec 17, 2007 2:09 PM in response to: mistermarr
I found my shoe tracker. It shows only one pair of shoes that I threw away over a year ago. Well, I can track them.
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mistermarr
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Dec 9, 2007
6. Dec 17, 2007 2:56 PM in response to: Trish18
Trish-
The point of my post was that the shoe data didn't appear to get there successfully-- 2 out of 4 pairs both listed with 0 mileage. Luckily I got a spreadsheet before the switch.
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Active Sara
1,115 posts since
Oct 2, 2007
7. Dec 17, 2007 5:43 PM in response to: mistermarr
It is possible that it hasn't finished uploading and it was said it may take up to 24 hours. If you are still having a problem with it tomorrow I will help you figure it out.
Sara
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ai698
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Dec 14, 2007
8. Dec 17, 2007 9:07 PM in response to: mistermarr
It's been over 48 hours since I transfers my data. I'd say the transfer lost about 50% of my log. Oh well, I get what I paid for. As least I downloaded my log and still have something.
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Active Sara
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9. Dec 17, 2007 10:21 PM in response to: ai698
I'll look into the shoe tracking feature and the feedback we've gotten and have some answers here shortly.
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