RunningAHEAD - Topic: Polar RXC5 - .HRM file import troubles

sjutton

posted: 9/19/2011 at 7:54 PM

Hi Eric,

Normally, I'm a faithful Garmin user, but just won a Polar RXC5 watch Big grin and I'm trying it out. I've tried several times to import an .HRM file from a run in the last couple of days, but have had no success.

I get this error every time:

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This file cannot be imported. Possible reasons are: Your data file is not in the correct format. The file is in a new format. There is a bug in the importer code. If you are certain that the file has no errors, please contact me for assistance.

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Not life or death, but I thought I'd let you know in case it really is a bug with RA.

Steve J

2012 Goals: 1:35-ish Half Mary ->(result 1:38:40). Bust the sub 20 5k barrier (19:54!!!!) and whoop the 1000 mile bunny (ok, bunny, you win).

eric :)

posted: 9/19/2011 at 8:22 PM

Steve,

The most likely cause is the GPX produced by Polar is not 100% standards compliant. Could you send me a file so I can see what went wrong?

eric Smile

Henrik74

posted: 9/22/2011 at 3:31 PM

The RCX5 splits each session into two files; a hrm with pulsedata and a gpx with trackingdata (if GPS pod is used). It would be nice if runningahead somehow could handle this. I can send you some example files when I'm back on my mac. - Henrik

eric :)

posted: 9/23/2011 at 1:15 AM

Henrik74,

I believe RA can import GPX. If you zip up all the relevant files and import the file as Polar ProTrainer, it real import it properly.

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