How can I get my MS Band to export to Strava?

[GeordieKermit]

MS Band export to Strava

Hello,

I have signed up to Strava and have used the band to record runs that are automatically uploaded to Strava. However, the "exercises" tile when used - it records time/duration, calories and heartrate. When it uploads to Strava it just sends a duration !! This is hopeless.... I was hoping to store my activities in one place. Does anyone know if this is a limitation of Strava (it is too focussed on gps activities)? or just that the band isn't doing this task properly yet?

 

[anon(8555314)]

Re: MS Band export to Strava

Are you saying that you are using the Band's Exercise tile to record your runs? That is fine for an indoor run on a treadmill, but when you are running outside, you should use the run tile and before you go you should turn on "run with gps".

 

[GeordieKermit]

Re: MS Band export to Strava

Hi. thanks for the reply. Nope....I mean I'm using Exercise tile to just do a workout (say weights). The interesting data is heart-rate (along with the Time and Calories). When it is sent to Strava...I can pick the type of activity as "weightlifting" or whatever....but the data imported is just time...so "11minutes 3 seconds". On MS Health I get to see the heartrate plot which is what I assumed it would send to Strava.

When using the run tile....it sent the run fine to Strava..... although (and this is a separate bug)... the distance (it was a half-marathon) was half a mile different...and a different pace/time from the the data on the band (and MS Health).

frustrating all-round ! My previous favourite site was Runtastic - great for running, sports, gym sessions etc. I decided to move to Strava as the MS Band doesn't partner with them.

 

[pallentx]

Re: MS Band export to Strava

Strava is not really setup for that. I haven't messed around with its multi-sport stuff, but generally its setup for runs and bike rides.
If you want one place for everything, just look at the MS Health app.

 

[GeordieKermit]

Yep....the MS Health thing is fine - but the way it shares to Facebook is awful ( I know that shouldnt be a big deal - but it doesnt show pace and map in an interactive way like EVERY other app!)...and also you can't export the run files to import elsewhere.