Why Connect Strava?
Strava is the world's most popular platform for tracking endurance activities. Millions of runners, cyclists, and triathletes log their workouts there daily. By connecting Strava to Strilab, you unlock the full power of AI coaching because every activity you record becomes a data point that informs your personalized training plan.
What Data Gets Synced
When you authorize the Strava connection, Strilab imports key metrics from each activity:
- Duration and distance for volume tracking
- Heart rate data for intensity analysis and zone distribution
- Pace and speed for performance trend monitoring
- Power data from cycling power meters or running power devices
- Elevation gain for load calculation adjustments
- Cadence for running and cycling efficiency analysis
- Activity type to distinguish between disciplines
This data flows automatically. Once connected, you never need to manually enter a workout again.
How to Connect Your Account
Setting up the integration takes under a minute. From your Strilab dashboard, navigate to the settings panel and select the Strava connection option. You will be redirected to Strava's authorization page, where you grant Strilab permission to read your activity data. After approval, your recent activities begin syncing immediately.
Strilab requests only read access to your activities. It does not post to your Strava feed, modify your activities, or access your social data.
Historical Data Import
Upon first connection, Strilab imports your recent activity history to establish baseline fitness metrics. This historical data allows the system to calculate your current Chronic Training Load and Training Stress Balance from day one, rather than waiting weeks for enough data to accumulate.
Keeping Your Data Fresh
Strava sends activity updates to Strilab in near real time through webhooks. When you finish a run and it uploads to Strava, Strilab typically processes it within minutes. Your dashboard, fitness charts, and training recommendations update accordingly.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If activities are not appearing in Strilab, check these common causes. First, verify the activity is set to public or followers-only on Strava, as fully private activities may not sync depending on permissions. Second, confirm that your Strava connection is still active in the Strilab settings panel. Connections can occasionally expire and require reauthorization.
Privacy and Data Handling
Strilab takes data privacy seriously. Your training data is used exclusively to power your personal coaching experience. It is not shared with other users or third parties. You can disconnect Strava and request data deletion at any time from your account settings.
Get Started Today
Connecting Strava to Strilab is the first step toward smarter, data-driven training. Link your account, let the AI analyze your history, and start receiving personalized coaching recommendations built on your real-world performance data.