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Lead Stories: Friday, August 29, 2008

Peaksware announces FitnessPeaks built on Microsoft HealthVault

Posted October 5th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous

Peaksware, LLC, the leading provider of software systems to help motivated individuals and professionals achieve health, fitness and peak performance, today announced that it has released FitnessPeaks. Built on HealthVault, Microsoft Corp.’s newly launched consumer health platform, FitnessPeaks provides a safe and easy solution to monitor, analyze and plan exercise and nutrition information in a single place. FitnessPeaks offers stand alone functionality including interactive meal and exercise plans and also gives users the opportunity connect with health and fitness professionals online.

“Peaksware has built a track record of trust with over a thousand endurance coaches and the athletes they serve around the world through our TrainingPeaks product line,” said Donavon Guyot CEO of Peaksware, LLC. “By combining our existing systems with the functionality provided by Microsoft HealthVault, we are confident that FitnessPeaks will offer health and fitness providers a compelling new platform to extend their services beyond the walls of offices and health clubs.”
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Training Peaks delivers free advice & training plans from running expert Hal Higdon

Posted May 6th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training, Training Plans

Starting this spring, the active individual can train with running plans designed by Hal Higdon; a renowned coach and best-selling author.

These plans are part of Training Peaks ongoing support of Higdon; to deliver training to the masses via the World Wide Web. In addition, as part of their sponsorship of the Training Peaks program, Target will underwrite six training programs that will be offered free to athletes. The free programs are perfect for beginners because they show how to run safely and smoothly.

“We’re excited about our partnership with Target because it allows us to offer these high-demand training plans by Hal Higdon to active people everywhere for free,” said Donavon Guyot, chief executive officer, Training Peaks.
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