Strideboard user guide

Welcome to
Strideboard

A simple guide that shows you how to sign in, add a walk or run, get points, and join a challenge.

Please read this before you start.
You do not need to be good with phones or fitness apps. Just follow one step at a time.

Start here: Open Strideboard

Part 1

How to log in

You do not need a password. Strideboard sends a six-number code to your email. You use that code to sign in.

Use the same email address that was used to register you. If you use a different email address, Strideboard may not recognise you.
1

Go to sign in

You are already on Strideboard. Keep this page open, then use the sign-in page below.

Go to sign in
2

Type your email address

Type your work email carefully. Then press the orange button that sends your code.

3

Open your email

Look for an email from Strideboard with six numbers in it. If you cannot find it, check Junk or Spam.

4

Type the six numbers

Go back to Strideboard and type the six numbers exactly as they appear in the email. You are now signed in.

Return to sign in
What the login screen looks like
your.name@company.co.za
Send my login code

Then enter the six numbers from your email.

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Part 2

How points work

You earn points for walking, running, and hiking. First, you must add the activity to Strideboard.

1 point

for every kilometre you walk, run, or hike.

5 points

for every kilometre you climb uphill.

Easy exampleA 10 km walk with 500 m of climbing earns 12.50 points
10 points for distance + 2.50 points for climbing.

What does elevation mean?

It means going uphill. Your watch or phone may say elevation gain or climbing. Going downhill does not give extra points.

When will I see my points?

If you upload a file, your points are added once it has been checked. If you send an activity from your phone, a Head Admin must approve it first.

Important: The fitness level you choose does not change your points. It is only there to help make Strideboard feel more personal.

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Part 3

How to upload an activity

There are two ways to add a walk, run, or hike. Use the one that is easiest for you.

Option A

Load a file from your fitness app

Use this if your fitness app lets you save your activity as a GPX or TCX file.

  1. Open the upload page.
  2. Choose the GPX or TCX file you saved.
  3. Make sure the details look right.
  4. Press upload.
Open GPX or TCX upload

Note: A FIT file will not work.

Option B

Send it from your phone

Use this if you only have your phone, or cannot save a GPX or TCX file.

  1. Open phone submission.
  2. Type the distance, time, and climbing.
  3. Add a clear screenshot as proof.
  4. Press the button to send it.
Open phone submission

A Head Admin checks it before points are added.

Do this

  • Use the exact details shown by your activity app.
  • Add a clear screenshot for a phone submission.
  • Wait for the confirmation message.

Do not do this

  • Upload the same walk or run twice.
  • Use a private activity link as your only proof.
  • Worry if phone submissions need time to be checked.

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Part 4

How events work

An event is a challenge that has a start date, an end date, and its own scoreboard.

1

Open Events

Press Menu, then Events to see challenges happening now, coming soon, or finished.

Open Events
2

Join the challenge

Open a challenge happening now and press Join. You only need to do this once.

Browse available events
3

Add your walk or run

Add it normally. It counts only if it happened during the challenge dates.

Open activity upload
4

Look at the scoreboard

Open the challenge to see your position. The Global leaderboard shows all your points.

Open Events and scoreboards
Remember: You must press Join before an activity can count for that challenge. Only activities within the event dates count.

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Part 5

Where to find things

First page after you sign in

Quick buttons to add an activity, see challenges, and see your progress.

Open the first page

My phone submissions

See activities sent from your phone and whether they are waiting, approved, or rejected.

Open My phone submissions

Notifications

Press the bell to see important messages about new challenges and activity decisions.

Open Notifications

My profile

Change the name people see, fitness level, weekly goals, and colours.

Open My profile

If you need help

Take a screenshot, then contact your Head Admin. Include what you were trying to do, which page you were on, and what went wrong.

Quick message when you are stuck

"Hi, I need help with Strideboard. I was trying to [say what you were doing]. I was on [say which page]. This is what I can see: [attach screenshot]."

Final reminder: You do not have to figure it out alone. Revisit this User guide or contact your Head Admin if you need help.

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