Connecting fitness apps (Strava, Garmin)

Connecting your fitness apps makes tracking effortless - your activities sync automatically.

Accessing Connected Apps

1. Navigate to Settings from your participant dashboard
2. Scroll to the "Connected Apps" section
3. You'll see available fitness apps: Strava, Garmin Connect, Apple Health, and Fitbit

Connecting Strava

1. In the Connected Apps section, find Strava
2. Click "Connect" button
3. You'll be redirected to Strava's authorization page
4. Log in to your Strava account and authorize 26
5. You'll be redirected back with a "Connected" badge
6. Your activities will now sync automatically

Manual Sync

While activities sync automatically, you can also trigger a manual sync:

1. Find your connected app in the list
2. Click the "Sync" button next to it
3. Wait for the sync to complete
4. Your latest activities will be imported

Automatic Activity Sync

Once connected, the system automatically syncs your activities:

• New activities are synced every few hours
• Activities are matched to your active virtual event registrations
• Distance, duration, and elevation are automatically recorded
• Your progress in challenges updates in real-time

Connecting Garmin

Garmin Connect integration is currently in development. Check back soon for full Garmin support!

Managing Connected Apps

• View connection status with green "Connected" badges
• See when each app last synced your data
• Disconnect apps at any time using the "Disconnect" button
• Reconnect apps whenever needed

Privacy & Data

We only access activity data necessary for challenges:

• Distance, duration, and activity type
• Elevation gain (for elevation challenges)
• Activity date and time
• We do not access private notes or sensitive location data
• You can disconnect apps at any time