Run Stats

This topic is a glossary of all generated run stats and other technical terminology in Strava.

 

Term Definition
Distance The length of your activity in kilometres (metric) or miles (imperial).
Calories A unit of energy expended during activity.
Elapsed Time The duration of time from the start and end of timing.
Elevation The height of a place, measured from sea level.
Elevation Difference The change in height of two places, measured from sea level.
Heart rate The number of times your heart beats per minute or pulse.
Moving Time The duration of time that you were active. Strava removes the duration of pauses or stops during your activity.
Pace The rate of movement or speed.
Segment Specific sections of your activity route that are timed and recorded for comparison purposes.

 

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