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Hi Lynda,
I am sure you have this somewhere on the site, I tried searching the articles, couldn't figure out how to search the forum. I understand with training peaks plan, I would get all the info downloaded into Training Peaks. Is there anything I miss out on by not going with the PDF format?
Thanks
JImCan you tell me what the difference is between the Training Peaks Format vs the PDF format? Why would one choose one over the other?
The content is the same in the PDF and TP versions.
Advantages for TrainingPeaks are:
- Analysis features available to add with a paid Premium subscription such as downloading power files, viewing maps and graphs. Here is a chart comparing TP Premium subscription and TP Basic free plan features and costshttp://home.trainingpeaks.com/sign-up-personal-edition.aspx
- Online storage of your device files giving you a backup if your local storage fails.
- Training log continuity for a user already on TP and logging data.
Disadvantages for TrainingPeaks are:
- Have to be online to use TP.
- Has a learning curve some users do not have time for.
PDF advantages:
- Simple no frills doc.
- Easy to scroll forwards to view future workouts.
- Do not have to be online to view your PDF. The PDF is easier to scroll forward to view future weeks and workouts quickly.
PDF disadvantages:
- Lacks advanced storage and analysis features
There are pros and cons to PDF vs. TP and no real winner. If you will use the tools on TP and don’t mind paying for the extra subscription fee that is a good option. If you don’t think you will use any of the tools on TP and want to save on the extra subscription fee TP charges PDF is the way to go.
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