tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post8558826027597386839..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Strava Scores with Latest Mobile UpgradeScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-4441588114287882342014-10-13T08:03:36.652-07:002014-10-13T08:03:36.652-07:00I started using Strava in May and have been very h...I started using Strava in May and have been very happy. I was wondering if you can drive some change though. We need an EDIT tool. Phone die before a ride/run is done. Milage is shorted if the GPS doesn't snag the last 100m of a race. We need to be able to post event edit and this is really lacking from the Strava app or website. Can you help? Can you rally some pros/sponsored athletes to get this added? Jon Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-63804328845949888772014-08-25T09:55:41.432-07:002014-08-25T09:55:41.432-07:00What serendipitous timing -- I just signed up for ...What serendipitous timing -- I just signed up for Strava yesterday. After we moved here (south Bay) from Chicago in December, it seemed like the entire running world out here was on Strava and not dailymile, the norm in Chicago. I'm still trying to figure stuff out on Strava (after my 1 logged run on it yesterday), but I agree with everything that you've so eloquently said here. Really nice review. I'll have to look you up!kizi gameshttp://www.kizi2x.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-23048828049217204352014-04-17T21:01:31.791-07:002014-04-17T21:01:31.791-07:00I'm seriously signing up for this service. I&#...I'm seriously signing up for this service. I'm still relatively new to running and I'm getting the Strava or go for Garmin.Jenhttp://movingellipticalbike.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-83828850212739115482014-04-16T08:36:03.808-07:002014-04-16T08:36:03.808-07:00Scott, what are your seat numbers for the Sox game...Scott, what are your seat numbers for the Sox game Saturday. Deb and I will be there and I will come over and say hi. My email: fitzins75@yahoo.comFitziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408200385202158546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-19668974785699110042014-04-14T01:05:49.985-07:002014-04-14T01:05:49.985-07:00You created some excellent tips at this time, plea...You created some excellent tips at this time, please keep us posted when you post again something like that!kizihttp://www.kizi4game.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-90327882596582330602014-04-12T09:18:25.962-07:002014-04-12T09:18:25.962-07:00My biggest issue remaining with the iPhone app is ...My biggest issue remaining with the iPhone app is the tendency to accidentally shut it off with the start/stop button prominently on the display. Best practice is to shut off the display after looking at the screen every time, but when running it's easy to make mistakes. I've lost a significant amount of run data this way. It's good to periodically check to make sure it's on, rather than just put it in your pocket and forget about it.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-62556972784767154972014-04-08T07:32:15.176-07:002014-04-08T07:32:15.176-07:00Great review Scott!
I'm a huge Strava fan too,...Great review Scott!<br />I'm a huge Strava fan too, but am running into a big problem with new app and hopefully someone can help.<br /><br />I use my iPhone 5S to track workouts via the new app, and ever since I've upgraded, I get an "Autopaused-Start moving to resume" message about 15 seconds into the run.<br /><br />Here's the hitch: I place my phone on the tray of my running stroller and get that message each time--including when I use my iPad mini. However...when I put the phone in my pocket, it tracks the workout just fine. ("Well, why don't you just keep it in your pocket, smarta$$?"...It's too big. I can't.)<br /><br />Strange, huh?<br /><br />I spoke with LR at Strava about it, and that's the first she's heard of the issue. She recommended I turn off auto pause, but with kids, it pretty essential. Stops for bottles, fighting, snacks, diapers, etc, really wreak havoc on an avg pace.<br /><br />Any ideas what this could be, oh all-knowing app geeks?erichttp://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-85225773928516368472014-04-04T09:08:19.532-07:002014-04-04T09:08:19.532-07:00If you're running with Strava on your iPhone, ...If you're running with Strava on your iPhone, I'd encourage you to check out the Magellan Echo - http://magellangps.com/echo. It's watch that pairs with the Strava app, so you can leave the phone in your pocket, waist belt, armband, wherever. It acts as a remote display and remote control for the app. Imagine seeing your time, pace and distance just like a Forerunner but using the Strava app as the brains. You can start/stop and pause your run from the watch as well. Pretty cool, plus no more worrying if your watch is charged. The Echo runs on a coin-cell battery that needs to be replaced every 6-12 months depending on usage. Disclaimer... I helped build the Echo, so I'm biased.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227780687436008623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-41191140528316183372014-04-03T16:02:34.121-07:002014-04-03T16:02:34.121-07:00I love the social aspect of Strava and can take a ...I love the social aspect of Strava and can take a large part of my training communication off other social networks where most of my audience probably doesn't care to see/read about. That said Strava has still refused to create a windows phone app and their site is impossible to browse/comment on from a smart phone. A little love to us window phone users would be nice! We'll even take the old IOS app if we could get it :) Will Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594369994536801442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-11430919648639684152014-04-01T11:45:21.663-07:002014-04-01T11:45:21.663-07:00Hey, Steve! I've got my whole clan coming out ...Hey, Steve! I've got my whole clan coming out for Boston this year (kids, grandparents, etc.) and we already have tickets for the Red Sox game on Saturday, so maybe we will see you there! I'm doing the bib thing Sat morning, since we're getting in late Fri. But will touch base once we know our plans!Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-10966551518387953382014-03-31T12:10:31.888-07:002014-03-31T12:10:31.888-07:00Scott, we have not communicated in a while. I see ...Scott, we have not communicated in a while. I see you are coming to Boston. Any interest in the Red Sox game Saturday? Let me know and I will see what can be done. When are you getting to Boston? I will be picking up my bib on Friday with friends so if you want to have lunch or dinner speak up. Hope all is well. Fitziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408200385202158546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-77361097255962959872014-03-30T16:23:23.474-07:002014-03-30T16:23:23.474-07:00I'm looking at 4.0.1. Just released on 3/17/14...I'm looking at 4.0.1. Just released on 3/17/14 for iOS.<br /><br />I'll be back for Pike's...you are ON for beers!Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-74844206095164715402014-03-30T16:20:31.391-07:002014-03-30T16:20:31.391-07:00Scott - as one software guy to another ... which v...Scott - as one software guy to another ... which version are you talking of, the latest 3.x version or the 4.x version I see being mentioned in some forums? Just want to be clear. Thanks man. Looking forward to seeing you at Pikes this year. First round is on me.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-33274143450029237002014-03-30T08:12:32.061-07:002014-03-30T08:12:32.061-07:00What serendipitous timing -- I just signed up for ...What serendipitous timing -- I just signed up for Strava yesterday. After we moved here (south Bay) from Chicago in December, it seemed like the entire running world out here was on Strava and not dailymile, the norm in Chicago. I'm still trying to figure stuff out on Strava (after my 1 logged run on it yesterday), but I agree with everything that you've so eloquently said here. Really nice review. I'll have to look you up! Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695890488184466585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-89512168685555392672014-03-29T15:08:45.814-07:002014-03-29T15:08:45.814-07:00I like the mobile upgrade as well for all the sent...I like the mobile upgrade as well for all the sentiments that you expressed so well. <br /><br />It's tangential to your focus on the mobile app, but I'd echo Steve's comments about the follow issues on the website. I too have been perplexed at trying to add folks to follow. I would think given all the data that Strava must get on it's servers it could use that to get a general estimate of your running abilities. Why not make follow suggestions of other folks around the world who are of similar speeds? That would be incredibly cool. Perhaps it's already in the pipeline. There must be some guy in Iceland who I don't know about who is hitting the trails at my pace. I'd love to go for a run with that fellow if I was ever nearby. It'd be awesome if Strava could help make that happen and I'd totally pay premium for those sorts of services.<br />Sam Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515534179065532478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53954292821529229092014-03-29T13:27:08.315-07:002014-03-29T13:27:08.315-07:00I generally like Strava as well. It's importan...I generally like Strava as well. It's important to point out that Strava the service and Strava the app are two wholly separate things. The Strava app is for people who run with their smart phone, and use its GPS to track their runs. But all the owners of Garmin Forerunners and similar GPS watches will never have any need for the app -- everything's done through the Strava web site. <br /><br />As a Forerunner owner myself, I'm disappointed that the interface and features of the web site seem to lag those in the app. For example, try finding where you can search for other runners to add to your friends list! And the enticements to become a Premium subscriber for web site users are weak. It enables a pace and HR analysis similar to what you get for free with Garmin Connect or pretty much any other training tool, ability to filter leader boards by age group, and a few other small things that aren't very compelling.<br /><br />I agree with djconnel that Strava's best feature is the social connection. The whole course records / king of the mountain aspect is sort of interesting, but it's antithetical to training! I don't really want something that encourages me to attack a 2 mile hill at 100% effort in the middle of my weekly long run, as that'll just leave me too tired for my next hard workout. That's what races are for. As a once in a while fun thing the CRs are OK, but I normally ignore them.Steve Chamberlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418779949192439143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53770316888174529552014-03-29T11:31:12.012-07:002014-03-29T11:31:12.012-07:00I think the social aspect of Strava is what makes ...I think the social aspect of Strava is what makes it stand out, and the history of who ran particular segments and on what sort of runs they did it. Strava's value is their data, and the more time goes by, and as more people use it, that value increases. No other app can match that.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-25962245876099775782014-03-29T10:35:01.686-07:002014-03-29T10:35:01.686-07:00RunKeeper is a perfectly fine app, honestly. It fl...RunKeeper is a perfectly fine app, honestly. It flows well and is easy to use. If it works for you, that's awesome. Particularly if you use their built-in training plans to help structure your training - that's a unique feature you wouldn't find in Strava. <br /><br />Looking back, I think there are two reasons I stopped using RunKeeper. First, it just doesn't feel like it's geared for hard core runners (or however you would describe a runner like me). All their training plans are for 5-hour, 4-hour, 3:30 marathoners, for example. Nothing wrong with that, of course. It just doesn't fit how I'm currently training.<br /><br />Related to that, there are pretty much ZERO of my running friends using it, and no pros I can watch vicariously. So the social part of it isn't there to keep me coming back. Strava has that in spades and it really does help motivate me to go a little harder, a little farther, and take down some mountain tops. But I suspect there are many runners who would say just the opposite (all their friends are on RunKeeper), and that's the source of their inspiration. To each their own.<br /><br />All the mobile phone GPS stuff is not particularly accurate, no matter what the app. I wouldn't worry too much about it. t always use my Garmin 910XT watch for races and runs where accuracy is more important. <br /><br />Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-66183984465304824052014-03-29T09:49:50.298-07:002014-03-29T09:49:50.298-07:00What did you find lacking about Runkeeper?? That&#...What did you find lacking about Runkeeper?? That's what I started with and ever really felt the need to change. That and at the time the gps seemed to be more accurate than Starva.<br /><br />From the article I'm guessing the UI. But it's gotten better in the last iteration I feel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com