TrainingPeaks Desktop Companion
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- Pentium 2, 500 Mhz, 128 Mb Ram, 20 Mb free space
- Windows 98, ME, 200, XP
- Microsoft.NET Framework, Runtime 1.1 (free from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)**
- Internet connection, modem or broadband, AOL and Earthlink compatible
- Existing TrainingPeaks Professional Edition account
**The Desktop Companion software uses the latest Microsoft .NETtechnology allowing you to seamlessly work on or offline. You must havethe .NET Framework 1.1 installed on your computer to use the DesktopCompanion. You may already have it and not know it, particularly if youare running Windows XP. If the windowsupdate site does not show it onthe list, then you already have it installed.
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Screen Shots and Helpful Tips for Using Desktop Companion
Main Screen-Workout Planner:
Annual Training Plan:
Daily Log View:
Client Details:
Data Transfer Process
Transferring data between the desktop companion application and the webis fast and easy. Screenshots and an explanation of the process followbelow
- Bring up the Data Transfer dialog box by pressing Ctrl-T or from the menu "File->Data Transfer"
- Send all workout library changes to website: If you add new workouts or edit a workout in the library using the Desktop Companion, click the first checkbox to upload the new workouts to the website so you can use them on the web or with the Desktop Companion.
- Send data for all athletes and plans to website: This section either lets you select to SEND all changes and data at once to the website, or you can individually send data for finer control over the sending process. Note that any athlete or plan that has been changed will have an asterisk (*) next to their name. This is also noted in the status bar at the bottom of the dialog.
It is important to note that the app does not perform a typical "synchronization" of data, but rather lets you control what data is sent and what data is downloaded from the website.
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Download all data from website for all athletes and plans: This checkbox lets you "download" or "pull" data from the website to the Desktop Companion. This feature lets you refresh all your data to reflect any recent changes or additions that clients may have entered from the website. Note that if you have not "uploaded" or "sent" ALL your data before performing this function, your data on the Desktop Companion will be overwritten. You should be sure that you have sent any changes to the website that you would like to have your athletes see before performing this task.
- Press "OK" to send the data to the website
The Desktop Companion begins the process of sending any change to the website.
Saves results on the web
Notifies you when teh process is complete
NOTE: The data transfer process has been highly optimized to work even on very slow phone-modem connections.
If you get a "timed-out" message, retry the process immediately. Most of the time it will send data without a problem after detecting a time-out.
Q: I don't see a save button, how do I save?
You don't have to! The program automatically saves your work for you. This occurs when you switch between athletes or when you close the application. It's done automatically, and your changes are tracked so when you bring up the Data Transfer dialog window, you can see what has been changed since the last time you uploaded data to the website.
Q: How does the program send and retrieve data from TrainingPeaks.com?
Using the very latest Microsoft .NET technology and XML, we have built an extremely reliable, fast and easy data communication process. You can work offline and your clients easily log their data on the web for you to retrieve when necessary. No matter if you are on broadband or a dialup modem, our data transfer process is optimized to be as fast as possible. We've been on the road in those hotels and we made sure our application worked fast to save you time.
Q: Is there a limit to how many athletes I can schedule?
There is no limit, however, it is dependant on how many client-slots you have purchased in your online Coach Edition account. You are not allowed to create new athletes using the Desktop Companion. You can however create new training plans and add new workouts.
Q: What happens if I buy the Desktop Companion but don't renew it after a year?
Your ability to send and download data from your online Coach Edition account will be disabled.
Q: Is there a cost per client?
No. The Desktop Companion is priced at a flat rate of $99/year. We also do not pro-rate or otherwise adjust the cost to match your online account's expiration date. Just a simple $99/year. Note that you must have an online Coach Edition account to really make use of the Desktop Companion.
