The newest version of PC Coach offers improved integration with the Polar S625X heart rate monitor, as well as some bug fixes. Here are the highlights of version 4.3.

New Features in 4.3
1. Automatic logging of distance for run workouts when you download from the Polar S625X heart rate monitor.

If you are using a Polar S625X heart rate monitor, in previous releases of PC Coach, the distance data would automatically be logged for cycling workouts, but not running workouts. Now, all built-in PC Coach running workouts, as well as running workouts in the Benson, Galloway, and Pigg Triathlon software will automatically log the distance when the user downloads the data from the S625X (or Timex Speed & Distance).

If you create your own workouts in the workout editor, you can use the Distance Macro to automatically get running distance. Read more about the Distance macro here.

Problems fixed in PC Coach version 4.3

1) There were some problems uploading workout settings to the S625X and S725 for certain types of workouts (mostly interval workouts). In version 4.3, PC Coach now uploads workout parameters to the Polar S625 and S725 properly.

2) Prior to 4.3, running workouts would automatically other data from the HRM file, but not running distance. Running distance is now automatically logged (see description of this above).

3) Some Windows XP Pro users were experiencing a crash on startup, this problem has been fixed.

4) Some users were getting a ‘Can’t Print’ message when they tried to print a graph. This has been fixed.

5) The .HRM files created in 4.2 were not readable by PPP, in 4.3 HRM files generated by PC Coach are readable by PPP.

6) Graph printing fix: Before, when you printed out your heart rate graph, all the dots on the graph appeared as the same size, even though the onscreen graphs allow you to choose dot sizes. Now, when printing a graph, dot sizes also follow user’s choice.

If you are already using PC Coach 4.0 or greater, you can upgrade to 4.3 for free by downloading a patch file from this page. If you have not yet upgraded to 4.0, or if you are not yet a PC Coach user, you may order these products from our Online Store.

If you have any trouble upgrading to the 4.3 release, please let us know as soon as possible! Email support @ pccoach.com