Recording Activities

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Recording Methods

Stride offers multiple ways to capture your training data:

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Auto-Sync from Devices

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How Auto-Sync Works

Once connected, activities flow automatically:

1. Complete activity on your device
2. Save and upload to Garmin Connect/Wahoo
3. Stride syncs within 5-15 minutes
4. Processing adds metrics and analysis
5. Notification when ready to view

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Sync Status Indicators

In your activity list:

• 🔄 Syncing: Currently importing
• ✅ Synced: Successfully imported
• ⚠️ Warning: Partial data
• ❌ Error: Sync failed

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Troubleshooting Sync

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Mobile App Recording

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Starting a Recording

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During Recording

Screen Information:

• Current metrics (power, HR, speed)
• Elapsed time and distance
• Current lap data
• Zone indicator

Controls:

• Pause: Tap pause icon (auto-pause available)
• Lap: Mark segments manually
• Lock: Prevent accidental stops
• End: Long press to finish

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Saving Activities

When finished:

1. Stop recording (long press)
2. Review summary
3. Add details:
   • Activity name
   • Description/notes
   • Perceived effort
   • Equipment used
4. Save & Upload

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Manual File Upload

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Supported File Types

Format	Extension	Contains	Best For
FIT	.fit	All data	Modern devices
TCX	.tcx	Most data	Older devices
GPX	.gpx	Route only	Route sharing

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Upload Process

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Common Upload Issues

File Problems:

• Wrong format: Convert to .FIT if possible
• Corrupted file: Try exporting again
• Missing data: Check original recording
• Wrong timestamps: Verify device time zone

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Manual Entry

For when you don’t have a file:

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Basic Information

Required fields:

• Date & Time: When you started
• Duration: Total time
• Activity Type: Ride, run, etc.
• Distance: (optional but recommended)

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Additional Data

Optional but valuable:

• Average Power: For TS calculation
• Average HR: Alternative metric
• Elevation Gain: For climbing tracking
• Notes: Weather, how you felt

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When to Use Manual Entry

• Forgot to record
• Device failed
• Borrowed bike/equipment
• Group rides without your device
• Trainer without connectivity

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Activity Types

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Supported Activities

Cycling:

• Road Cycling
• Mountain Biking
• Indoor Cycling
• Virtual Cycling
• Cyclocross
• Track Cycling

Running:

• Road Running
• Trail Running
• Track Running
• Treadmill

Other:

• Swimming
• Strength Training
• Yoga
• Cross-training

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Activity Detection

Stride automatically detects type based on:

• Speed patterns
• GPS data (indoor vs outdoor)
• Device type
• File metadata

You can always correct if wrong!

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Best Practices

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For Quality Data

1. Calibrate sensors before important rides
2. Start recording before moving
3. Check connections in first minute
4. Keep device charged for long rides
5. Save immediately after finishing

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Data Completeness

Priority data streams:

1. Power (most important for cycling)
2. Heart Rate (backup metric)
3. GPS (for mapping/segments)
4. Cadence (for efficiency)
5. Temperature (context)

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Activity Naming

Good naming helps organization:

• ❌ “Morning Ride”
• ✅ “Tempo Intervals - River Loop”
• ✅ “FTP Test - 20min”
• ✅ “Recovery Spin - Post Race”

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Privacy Settings

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Activity Visibility

Control who sees your activities:

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Privacy Zones

Create areas where GPS is hidden:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy
2. Add Privacy Zone
3. Set center point (home/work)
4. Choose radius (200m-1km)
5. Activities auto-hide GPS in zones

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Integration with Other Platforms

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Strava Upload

If connected, activities:

• Auto-upload to Strava
• Include Stride data
• Match privacy settings
• Sync comments back

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TrainingPeaks Export

Export your data:

• Individual .FIT files
• Bulk export option
• Preserves all metrics
• Compatible with most platforms

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Next Steps