Track your activity

Track your daily activity with Strava and share your progress on social media using #Workout4Women.

During the challenge (1-30 November), you'll be able to track your distance automatically by using a Strava account with your smartphone as well as your fitness tracking device if you have one. This will automatically sync your kilometers to your Workout 4 Women distance goal.

Follow these steps to track your KMs automatically:

Download the Strava app to your phone. Just search for 'Strava'. Watch demonstration
Set up your Strava account using the same email address you used to register for Workout 4 Women. A free account is adequate for tracking your activity.
Log in to your ‘Workout 4 Women’ profile page. Watch demonstration
Click ‘Connect Strava’
Follow the prompts to connect your account
When you next work out, select ‘record’ and 'start' in the app on your phone. Once you end your workout, save your workout and your distance will be published to the tally on your page the following day. Don’t forget to record and start your workout every day!

More information

How do I download the Strava app?

You can download the Strava GPS app from the App Store (Apple) and Google Play (Android). A free account will suffice to sync with your Workout 4 Women account and record your walk/run/cycle. Just search for 'Strava: Run, Ride, Hike'.

Watch video: how do I download the Strava app

How do I link my Strava account?

There is an option to link your Strava account to your fundraising page during the initial registration process for the event, or you can link it later through your fundraising dashboard.

Watch Video: how to sync your Strava and Workout 4 Women account

What if I don’t want to use Strava to track my activity?

The use of Strava is completely optional and you do not need to have it to participate.

What type of activity can be tracked?

Strava can track walks, runs and bike rides, any KMs achieved in a different way should be uploaded manually as per instructions below.

Strava can not track swimming activity, but you can manually upload your activity as per instructions below.

What if my Strava does not sync?

If you have synced your app already but it is not working, please log in and re-connect it.

See additional troubleshooting information

If you’re using a fitness tracking device which is linked to Strava and it has not synced to your fundraising page, you can manually add the exercise on the Strava desktop site.

To manually upload your activity, go to the homepage of the Strava app press the top left + button and select manual activity. Then put in a name, time and distance for the activity and press save activity, this will then appear on the Strava feed and sync to your Workout 4 Women page.

If it is still not showing your activity on your fundraising page, disconnect your Strava app from your fundraising page and reconnect it.

How do I manually add my kilometres on Strava?

Please note: If a user has their tracking set to private it will not display on their page, contribute to any team or the overall event trackers

What if I don't have a Smartphone?

No problem! You always have the option to manually add your kilometres.

What fitness tracking/GPS devices work with Strava?

Strava links with the following fitness tracking devices: Amazfit, Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Lezyne, Peloton, Pioneer, Polar, Samsung, Sigma, Suunto, TrainerRoad and Wahoo.If you do not have any of these devices you can also record your exercise via the Strava app on your smart phone using its GPS functionality.If you do not have a fitness tracking device nor smart phone, you can log exercises manually via the Strava website.