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How to Sync and Analyze Runs in TrainerRoad

Running activities can be imported and analyzed within TrainerRoad. Runs can be accessed in the apps and website and are automatically imported from Strava or Garmin Connect via Activity Sync, or manually imported on the TrainerRoad website.

How to Import Runs into TrainerRoad

Enable Activity Sync with Strava and/or Garmin Connect to automatically import your running activities. Your imported runs will automatically associate with the planned runs on your Calendar once they import into TrainerRoad.

Runs will automatically backfill once you set up Activity Sync. If you haven't already you can set up activity sync with these two platforms for automatic syncing of your runs:

Manually Importing Runs

You can also manually import runs as .fit .tcx .gpx .pwx .zip and .json files directly into TrainerRoad. To manually import one or several runs follow these steps.

Step One: Log on to the TrainerRoad website and select the Career tab

Step Two: From the Career menu select Activity List

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Step Three: Select Import Activity to launch the Import Activity tool.

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Step Four: Drag and drop files, or select Browse, to import your run activities.

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When your run is finished uploading you will have the option to view the new activity details or exit out!

Analyzing Run Data

You can dig into the contents of your completed runs on the TrainerRoad website. To take a closer look at your stats from a finished run select your run from the TrainerRoad Calendar. This will give you an overview of your stats for the run as well as a Map of the run if you ran outside. To drill further into the run select View Details.Screenshot 2026-07-16 at 2.02.36 PM.png

From here you can drag and scroll over the graph at the top of the run to get statistics for specific durations of the run. You can also see a breakdown of any laps you took during the workout and zoom in closer on the map for your run (if you ran outdoors.)

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At the bottom of your run you can also enter notes for the run and disassociate or associate your run with any planned run on the TrainerRoad Calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data is displayed on the Run Activity Details page?

Run details include pace, elevation, intervals, and a map when the ride has been completed outdoors. It will also include cadence, heart rate, and power if your device records these metrics.
 

Can I switch between using kilometers and miles?

You can manage your preferences for units from the Account section of the website or apps.
 

How is Run TSS measured in TrainerRoad?

Currently, Run TSS is estimated using RPE or heart rate. You can learn more about TSS estimated by heart rate here: How to Estimate Training Stress with Heart Rate Data 
 

Does TrainerRoad AI see my runs?

Yes! TrainerRoad AI will consider your runs when considering your overall training load and making rest and recovery siggestions.
 

What platforms does this import work with?

TrainerRoad will import runs from Strava and Garmin Connect.
 

Can I import indoor runs into TrainerRoad?

Yes! Runs marked as being completed indoors on the device you use to record running activities will automatically be imported into TrainerRoad and marked as indoor activities.
 

Why do some of my runs not have GPS files associated with them?

If you aren’t seeing a GPS file alongside your run, this means the run was marked as being completed indoors on a treadmill.
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