There are 3 new aspects to the new Android app. Handily the STRYD app arrived on the same day as my new Android phone.
These new features use data derived from your workout history.
Insights
First up are Insights into today’s training or your recent training. It’s a relatively self-explanatory sentence that appears on the app’s home screen
Power Zone Calculator
The default power zones can be edited to include the power and pace from the STRYD tests over 3 to 9 laps OR over 3 to 6 laps. Alternatively, a 5k/10k race time can be entered.
Power AND pace zones are produced for training.
Race Pacer
One of the STRYD apps lets you enter a target race watts and variance around that. It then keeps you in that race zone. BUT how do you calculate your target watts required to achieve your target time?
The new feature on the app lets you enter a target time and on a subsequent page gives you the target watts to aim for.
Last Updated on 21 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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