Is it worth using TrainingPeaks with TrainerRoad and Garmin Connect

TrainerRoad Software
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I am mad with numbers, graphs, hardware and software in sport.
Now i am trying to add TrainerRoad SSP LW1 to my Running training plan(have a running coach).
I am interested if i will get some usefull data from TrainingPeaks if i have already have TrainerRoad and Garmin Connect(945fr and 530edge) ?
Is it worth trying TrainingPeaks or Not?

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If you love analysis then I’d recommend importing all your data into Golden Cheetah :slight_smile:

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For me, TP is where all my training comes together. I’d love to cancel my subscription, but until TR comes up with a way to easily use the calendar to plan and track all training/TSS, I’ll be using both.
I never found much value from Garmin Connect beyond using it as a pass through to connect all my apps.

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One software that I was not able to make it work properly on my Mac. Resolution sucks, UI is complicated but love CP concept. explanations are so scientific, I am a cyclist :). Of course these are my experiences.

I think TP has a very nice and clean UI. I am premium member with TP but as soon as it ends, I will buy WKO instead of paying yearly subscription fees.

On the other hand, if you are good in excel and math, you can prepare a template where you can have all that information within your control.

As mentioned above, I use TP also as my training hub. I love the way they present the calendar with all those colors where you want to keep it green all time. It is kind of a motivator for me.

Thanks

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i installed it twice on my Mac and it looked so complicated. maybe i need to give one more chance to Golden Cheetah

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you are not alone :slight_smile:

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I think the biggest disadvantage of GC is that it does not have a mobile app and I usually travel with only phone/ipad. For that reason alone i’m thinking to get TP although it is quite expensive for what it is in my opinion. When on the road I am usually only having a look at CTL, ATL, TSB and maybe some metrics of my last ride (max values, best 1min,5min,20min,60min power etc).

I am currently trying to write a small that calculates these values and puts them on a website, but the hardest part seems to be to find a clean way to access the activity files from trainerroad/garmin connect/strava. The best way I have so far is to sync the files to dropbox and parse them from there…

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For ATL CTL and TSB the only thing you need is TSS values.

For other you can write a small script which can read from fit file

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I know, how to calculate each of these is kind of clear and I already have code for it. The hard part seems to be to streamline automatically getting the fit or tcx files from the respective apps/sites… If you have any idea regarding that I would be grateful…

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I use training peaks every single day. That’s .33 cents a day (US). I hate spending the $120, but when you break it down, it’s pretty cheap. I definitely couldn’t write my own replacement for $120 worth of my time.

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Tapiriik can sync ride files from various sources to Dropbox

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cannot connect garmin connect via Tapiriik

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Thanks this is great. It is even open source and it already does some things I wrote code for (fetching and parsing from TrainerRoad).

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