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07-29-2023 12:54 PM
I can't find the feature suggestion board anywhere. Sorry.
Suggested feature:
A lot of people now own walking pads to use when working from home.
When I use mine Strava thinks I have been for a run and I can't change it to walking.
"Virtual walking" as an activity option would fix this and mean that I don't earn running trophies by accident 🙂
Thanks for your time.
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08-01-2023 01:15 PM
Hello @Steph6421
Thanks for posting! We use the term "virtual" on Strava to refer to a very specific set of activities - those that contain virtual GPS data. In order to classify an activity under a virtual sport type, the activity must be originally recorded as a virtual activity using a supported virtual trainer or treadmill. See more about virtual activities here.
Great to hear you're using a walking pad while working from home. It's a great way to stay active. It sounds like those activities are uploaded as "runs" but you can change to to indoor walks. Instructions for doing this on either web or the Strava Mobile App are below:
Web
Mobile
For more information please see our article on changing activity types.
Give that a try and let us know if you have more questions. We're happy to help.
Also - check out this blog post about treadmill desks. Hope you enjoy.
08-01-2023 01:15 PM
Hello @Steph6421
Thanks for posting! We use the term "virtual" on Strava to refer to a very specific set of activities - those that contain virtual GPS data. In order to classify an activity under a virtual sport type, the activity must be originally recorded as a virtual activity using a supported virtual trainer or treadmill. See more about virtual activities here.
Great to hear you're using a walking pad while working from home. It's a great way to stay active. It sounds like those activities are uploaded as "runs" but you can change to to indoor walks. Instructions for doing this on either web or the Strava Mobile App are below:
Web
Mobile
For more information please see our article on changing activity types.
Give that a try and let us know if you have more questions. We're happy to help.
Also - check out this blog post about treadmill desks. Hope you enjoy.
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