The wait is over. RunningLog users can now connect their Strava accounts and import races automatically, marking the biggest release since I launched the application in August 2025.
After four and a half months of seeing people using the application, version 2.0 of RunningLog is now live with features that users have been requesting since day one. I spent the past several weeks carefully preparing this deployment-gathering feedback from current users, building new features, and testing everything thoroughly.
Getting Through Strava’s API Approval
The Strava API approval process alone took nearly two weeks. I’m happy to report that RunningLog’s integration was approved on the first submission without any back and forth-no revisions needed.
Seamless Race Imports from Strava
The centerpiece of this release is the Strava integration. Runners can now import their race history automatically in seconds by connecting their Strava account once. After that initial connection, RunningLog keeps your races in sync without any manual work.
For those who prefer more control, you can also import individual races by providing the URL of a specific Strava activity. And of course, the existing manual “Add Race” feature remains available for races not tracked on Strava.
Enhanced Race Planning Features
Adding a race has become more powerful. When planning upcoming races, you can now set goals and priorities directly in the system. This helps runners stay focused on what matters most in their training calendar and race schedule.
The New Running Calendar View
The new calendar page gives you a visual overview of your entire racing year. See all your races organized by month, making it easy to spot patterns, plan training blocks, and ensure you’re not overcommitting.
Track Your Progress with Achievements
Finally, there’s a dedicated achievements page where runners can see their personal bests and running statistics all in one place. Whether you’re chasing PRs or just want to see how far you’ve come, this page gives you the data you need to celebrate your progress.
Version 2.0 represents months of work, but more importantly, it represents listening to what runners actually need from a race tracking platform. This is just the beginning-there’s much more to come for RunningLog.
