Everybody, compare feature-for-feature runningahead vs. active.

For me the most important feature is the ability to EXPORT my log at any point and avoid site lock-in. 

You too active folks.  Wouldn't hurt you to be familiar with the features of the competition.

I was able to get into my log, but after that, I don't know what to do with it to save it.  I haven't the foggiest idea how to save it or export it (I have many skills, but the patience to figure out computer stuff is not one of them), and my tech support has been struck down with a stomach bug.  Can anyone tell me what to do?

Pogo, I saved my data as a CGI file but was then unable to open it with Excel, even though I have that application on my computer. If that happens to you, open your CGI file as a Microsoft Word document, then go to Save As and save it as a Text File. Then, go to your Excel tool, open it up, put your cursor on the very first box. Then go to the Data tab above and select "Import External Data". There are a few steps it asks you to go through and then it will open up in a nice, pretty file. Lastly, save your new Excel file as is.

I am a computer dummy and need a lot of details so that is why I am explaining it in such small baby steps. I hope it helps if you need it.

www.runningahead.com just added a feature that let's you import your own log!  Cool beans!  I'm so glad I made the switch.

I e-mailed my log the other day.  I just received an e-mail from eric @ runningahead.com.  He used the new automated process to import mine.  It looks great!  The coolrunning log was great, but this is at least as good.   In fact, it has some nice features that coolrunning did not have.

He said he had to automate it because he has "literally hundreds of logs waiting to be done."

I would have stayed here if they would have listened and brought back the coolrunning log.  Too late now.....

Good bye, coolrunning/active.

Holy cow even I was able to transfer my coolrunning log to Runningahead (once I found where the heck my download went)!!  Flawlessly!  It's a wonderful, clean site with no gimmicks!  And it works!

I tried out running2win.com and runningahead.com. I really like the log at runningahead. I think even more than I liked the CoolRunning original log. I will check back here on occasion just to see what they do with the log at Active, but I doubt they could persuade me back. I will try to give it an honest shot when they finally get their act together.

DPeach