Apple + Nike iPod Sport Kit
Open Question: Supported Devices
24.09.08 15:12 Filed in: Technology
TrailRunner directly and indirectly supports several workout recording devices. Although I have implemented some import routines for workout data, I am not always sure how you get them. This thread might help me understand and then later document for new users how you are getting your workout data into TrailRunner.
Please share your approaches in the comments:
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Apple Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, Nike+ SportBand
Direct import of workout data when you attach your iPod as a volume. Direct import from a nikeplus.com account (TrailRunner 1.7)
Garmin ForeRunner 201/301/305, Edge 205/305/605/705
Import by using Garmin Training Center as the synchronization helper.
Send courses to the device with the helper application LoadMyTracks.
Garmin ForeRunner 50 and 405
Import of TCX files (TrailRunner 1.7) As far as I know Garmin Training Center for Mac OS X does not support the devices. ANT support for Mac OS X is not here yet.
Options are:
- Upload workouts to Garmin Connect and redownload TCX files.
- UPDATE Use Windows Garmin Training Center. (Tutorial)
Polar RS200, RS200sd, CS200, CS200cad or F6 heart rate monitor
Import by using TrackRecord as the synchronization helper using the Mac's built-in microphone, iSight or an external microphone.
Other Supported GPS Devices
LoadMyTracks can communicatie with many more classical GPS devices.
MacTravelRecorder can export GPX files from GPS mouses like the iBlue.
Please share your approaches in the comments:
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Apple Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, Nike+ SportBand
Direct import of workout data when you attach your iPod as a volume. Direct import from a nikeplus.com account (TrailRunner 1.7)
Garmin ForeRunner 201/301/305, Edge 205/305/605/705
Import by using Garmin Training Center as the synchronization helper.
Send courses to the device with the helper application LoadMyTracks.
Garmin ForeRunner 50 and 405
Import of TCX files (TrailRunner 1.7) As far as I know Garmin Training Center for Mac OS X does not support the devices. ANT support for Mac OS X is not here yet.
Options are:
- Upload workouts to Garmin Connect and redownload TCX files.
- UPDATE Use Windows Garmin Training Center. (Tutorial)
Polar RS200, RS200sd, CS200, CS200cad or F6 heart rate monitor
Import by using TrackRecord as the synchronization helper using the Mac's built-in microphone, iSight or an external microphone.
Other Supported GPS Devices
LoadMyTracks can communicatie with many more classical GPS devices.
MacTravelRecorder can export GPX files from GPS mouses like the iBlue.
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TrailRunner 1.7 - Released
04.07.08 13:34 Filed in: Technology
TrailRunner 1.7 is now out. Please note that TrailRunner 1.7 requires MacOS X 10.5 Leopard to run. If you are still working under 10.4 Tiger, you can use the last 1.6 release. Development for the 1.6 release will be stopped from now on.
What's new in 1.7:
Merge
Rewrote the merge elements algorithm to be more stable, faster and to support more operations to be undoable. It's not complete yet but given the fact that this is extremely complex, I am very happy with what I have learned and was able to dig out as the current core. Also reduced the geographic snap-in grid from 20 meters to 10 meters.
Workout History
I am at rewriting the old overall history diagram. Instead of the once fancy idea of having adaptive time intervals like "Summer 06" I now go the conservative way of weeks. The screenshot below should illustrate what I mean. As you can see the diagram type is identical to the workout analysis graph meaning you have the same analysis features.
New is the deviation background behind the line. As before, TrailRunner displays the statistical median for an interval but now gives you an idea in what value range this median lies within (see the grey background with the dotted outline)
Weblog
The weblog now also publishes a zoomed image along with the thumbnail left to the weblog entry. Click on the thumbnail to see the enlarged version. Find an example in my own weblog.
Nike+ SportBand and nikeplus.com
Originally I had planned to access the new Nike+ SportBand workout data much like I access an iPod. But it turned out to be impossible. But then I learned how easy it was (for me) to access a users complete workout store at nikeplus.com. The consequence? Register at nikeplus. Set goals, run competitions, put yourself into the spotlight and then download your personal data back into TrailRunner—on your Mac. It's your property. Find all this behind the Nike + Apple SportKit toolbar button.
Get the latest changes from the Release Cast
Download the latest TrailRunner 1.7 Release Download
Download the last TrailRunner 1.6 Release Download
What's new in 1.7:
Merge
Rewrote the merge elements algorithm to be more stable, faster and to support more operations to be undoable. It's not complete yet but given the fact that this is extremely complex, I am very happy with what I have learned and was able to dig out as the current core. Also reduced the geographic snap-in grid from 20 meters to 10 meters.
Workout History
I am at rewriting the old overall history diagram. Instead of the once fancy idea of having adaptive time intervals like "Summer 06" I now go the conservative way of weeks. The screenshot below should illustrate what I mean. As you can see the diagram type is identical to the workout analysis graph meaning you have the same analysis features.
New is the deviation background behind the line. As before, TrailRunner displays the statistical median for an interval but now gives you an idea in what value range this median lies within (see the grey background with the dotted outline)
Weblog
The weblog now also publishes a zoomed image along with the thumbnail left to the weblog entry. Click on the thumbnail to see the enlarged version. Find an example in my own weblog.
Nike+ SportBand and nikeplus.com
Originally I had planned to access the new Nike+ SportBand workout data much like I access an iPod. But it turned out to be impossible. But then I learned how easy it was (for me) to access a users complete workout store at nikeplus.com. The consequence? Register at nikeplus. Set goals, run competitions, put yourself into the spotlight and then download your personal data back into TrailRunner—on your Mac. It's your property. Find all this behind the Nike + Apple SportKit toolbar button.
Get the latest changes from the Release Cast
Download the latest TrailRunner 1.7 Release Download
Download the last TrailRunner 1.6 Release Download
TrailRunner 1.1 (v105) — Import workouts from the Nike + iPod Sports Kit
21.08.06 00:15 Filed in: Features
The import process is straight forward. You connect your iPod Nano to your Mac. Press the toolbar import button (or File > Import > From Nike + iPod Sport Kit) and a sheet with the last workout data will come up. Optionally select the corresponding route in the list of routes (or create a new one) and press the Add button. Now the diary will come up, containing the new entry. Have fun with this one. If you happen to have problems with the import, please contact me as reading the data off the iPod Nano is done by a hack that might fail.