First of all - It's totally free to use.

Then - what is Traxmeet?

Traxmeet is an advanced virtual training world and it is used together with GPS enabled sports computers and heart rate monitors. Simply record your performances with a GPS-logger or with a sports computer and upload the data to Traxmeet for a further route replay, analysis and comparison.



Home page provides the overview to all performances uploaded to Traxmeet.

Training, including access to measurements

In this section you may select your own or other users performances to be analysed or compared. You may compare up to 5 performances at same time.



You can view your performance on a map (satellite, road, hybrid) and analyse it with different metrics. This helps you pace yourself better in the future and shows how your fitness level is improving.

All performances are stored in your calendar so that you know exactly how much and when you have trained.


You can also easily keep track of how much you are training and compare information and performances for your earlier measurements. You may also compare your measurements with other Traxmeet users.

Community

Traxmeet includes also a versatile community of athletes from different sports. A large pool of users means endless possibilities for comparison, learning and sharing... and of course entertainment: some of the performances uploaded to the service are truly breathtaking.


Community section provides you a possibility to add your friends to your inner circle. When your friend uploads new performance to Traxmeet, you'll see this information on main page.

As a Traxmeet user, you may also participate to a discussion related to your favourite sport or sport computer. You may also find there FAQ and other interesting information.

FRWD

Main features available:
GPS Route/Speed/Distance, Heart rate, barometric altitude (may vary depending on model)

Compatible model(s):
FRWD W600, W400, W100, B600, B400, B100

More information:
http://www.frwd.com

Garmin

Main features available:
GPS Route/Speed/Distance, Heart rate, barometric altitude (may vary depending on model)

Compatible model(s):
Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Edge 205 and Edge 305

myLOGGER

Main features available:
GPS Route/Speed/Distance

Compatible model(s):
myLOGGER

More information:
http://www.mylogger.fi/

TRAXMEET GPX import functionality

What is GPX?

GPX (GPS eXchange format) is a data format designed for describing GPS route data between different software applications.

The format stores location, elevation, and time and can be used to interchange data between GPS devices and software applications.

How to import GPX file to Traxmeet?

1) First you have to ensure that you have suitable device which records route data and that your application has a .gpx file export functionality.

2) Download the data from your device to a desired software application which supports your device (e.g. Garmin Training Center for Garmin device users)

3) When you have downloaded the data to the desired application, you should produce a .gpx file by using export functionality of your application.

4) Install and start the Traxmeet Sync application (downloadable from http://www.traxmeet.com/eng/sync_en.jsp)

5) On Traxmeet Sync, Choose 'File' > ' Import from file' and select the right location from your computer where you recently stored the exported .gpx file (see picture).



6) Choose the desired file(s) and select 'open'. Importing of .gpx file will start immediately (see picture).



Example - Nokia Sports Tracker

1) Record the performance with compatible phone and Nokia Sports Tracker application. Your route data will be automatically stored to your Sports Tracker training diary.

2) To export the route, scroll Training diary / Options / List view / select a workout / options / Export / Export as GPX. GPX file will be saved to your phone's memory (select the location when asked).

3) Send the .gpx file by email, MMS or Bluetooth and save the file to your computer's hard drive. You can also transfer .gpx file using your phone's memory card and memory card reader on your computer.

4) Open Traxmeet Sync application and choose 'File' > 'Import from file'. Locate the .gpx file from your computer and import it to Traxmeet.

Example - Garmin Forerunner

1) Record the performance with Garmin Forerunner and download it to the supported application (e.g. Garmin Training Center).

2) Select a workout and export as GPX to your computer.

3) Open Traxmeet Sync application and choose 'File' > 'Import from file'. Locate the .gpx file from your computer and import it to Traxmeet.

Example - Polar

1) Record the performance with Polar Sports Computer and download it to the supported application (e.g. Polar ProTrainer). Please note that you should have a required accessories for recording the route with specific Polar devices.

2) Select a workout and export as GPX to your computer.

3) Open Traxmeet Sync application and choose 'File' > 'Import from file'. Locate the .gpx file from your computer and import it to Traxmeet.

Example - GlobalSat

1) Record the performance with GlobalSat GPS device and download it to the supported application (e.g. GS-Sport Training Gym).

2) Select a Track Record and choose save (see picture).



3) Save the Track Record as GPX format (see picture).



4) Open Traxmeet Sync application and choose 'File' > 'Import from file'. Locate the .gpx file from your computer and import it to Traxmeet.