Add a run/walk as a sport

[MadMax]

Run/walk is not only an entry level way into running (couch to 5k anyone?) but it's a way many of us choose to run most of the time. This sport is not entirely about crowns and speed, some people run for the sheer enjoyment of it and want to record each activity in its true form. I think a huge volume of Strava athletes would welcome a run/walk option in the app. At the moment we either have to choose run or walk, neither of which are 100% accurate.

[Soren]

Thanks for submitting your idea to add "Run/Walk" as a Sport Type. It has been reviewed by our moderation team and is now open to voting.

[Silentvoyager]

Run/walk is a run as long as you wear running clothes 🙂. Ask any ultrarunner about that. 

[optimisticprom]

I agree with Silent Voyager. When I started trail running, I finally figured out that running is fun - because I learned that people walk a lot when they run. I have a pretty low threshold for how much I need to run in order for me to categorize it as a run on Garmin/Strava. It's about 10% probably. You don't need to run nonstop to call it a run. And you don't need to call an activity run/walk when you go for a run but walk some (or most) of it. Just have fun!

[MadMax]

Here's a fun story. I am, in fact, an ultrarunner and I asked myself, would I want this option? Yes yes! I replied. Then I went out and had as much fun as I always do, run walking my way through the afternoon, knowing I am a runner whatever my pace and not being paranoid about it, logging it as a straight run and wishing there was an option to differentiate on Strava. It's funny how it works, there's an option for yoga on there but because I don't do yoga I don't have to use that option. 

Happy running good people in my phone. 

[DL_44]

I like this suggestion. I wish there was an option for a "hybrid run" to go along with run and walk. There are some people who run a certain distance and then slow to a walk (or complete stop) to do another exercise and then continue back into the run (Spartan, Deka, Crossfit, Bootcamps, etc). It would be nice to properly capture that workout and not mix it with a standard run or walk. 

[MadMax]

That's a good idea too, maybe even more suitable than run/walk considering the standard for most ultra runners is just to log everything as a run, it could be 'hybrid run' is a more appropriate term? It would then cover more alternatives and people could use it as they see fit.

[AtSchoeman]

 "I am a speed/racewalker for 50 years which is on the same level as speed running.

Strava only calls it commuting and limit the analysis of our training, please make it the same analysis as running!! Regards 

[Brenny]

Totally agree

[aysunrhn]

I also agree! As someone who's trying to become a runner, I often alternate between running and fast walking. I'd really appreciate to have the option to choose walk/run.

[Jane]

Hello and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to add your votes and comments to this request. 

We want to let you know that we do not intend to add more activity/sport types to Strava in the foreseeable future, and this feature suggestion will be moved to a status of not currently planned.

We appreciate and understand this is not the answer you were hoping for. We strive to be as transparent as possible and provide updates to our Community when they become available. 

Please remember that we receive a large number of idea submissions, and even some  popular ideas may not make it to the implementation stage. The number of votes an idea gets is one factor among several that’s considered when our product team develops the roadmap.

For more information, review our Guide to Ideas.

Additionally, a status of not currently planned does not mean this feature suggestion goes away. It will remain open to votes and comments, and may be revisited at some point in the future.

Lastly, we sincerely hope you will continue recording and uploading your activities to Strava. Here is a list of the Sport types that we currently support. It’s always an option to set your activity to sport type “workout” and indicate more specifics in the activity name.

Thanks again for your contributions.