Note: RunGap is only available on iOS devices, and I haven’t found any solution so far to automate the process using an Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading for a more detailed explanation of how to perform the manual import and the automated import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are there any limitations to sharing data from Wahoo to Garmin Connect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Only workouts exported as a .FIT file can be synced to Garmin Connect. This means that it is not possible to sync the following types of data: steps, floors, sleep, VO2max, all-day heart rate data, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, all activities uploaded to Garmin Connect from Wahoo will not be considered by Garmin metrics. This matters if you also own a Garmin watch. Garmin ecosystem is interlinked: when you record a ride on a Garmin GPS bike computer, your watch will adjust its recommended recovery time to factor in this extra activity.
If you import data from Wahoo, Garmin watches won’t factor in the activities performed under Wahoo devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to manually import data from Wahoo to Garmin Connect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Garmin Connect accepts manual file uploads on its website<\/a>. So, one solution is to export the data from Wahoo device into a file that\u2019s compatible with Garmin Connect, and then drop it into the \u201cimport data\u201d menu in the top right corner of the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can do this in either Wahoo Fitness app or Wahoo ELMNT companion app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 2 options:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once this is set up, it will save automatically all your new activities as .FIT files in your dropbox. So no need to do it again. If you are looking for an activity file just go directly to your Dropbox in the future. Now, go to Garmin Connect website and select the import data icon on the top right of the webpage. Drop your .FIT file(s) in the box and press import data.<\/p>\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, I have only found one way to automate completely importing activities from Wahoo app to Garmin Connect. This is done by using RunGap<\/a>, an iOS app. Therefore it is not possible on Android devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RunGap is a central workout data manager that can connect to several services, including Garmin Connect, where it can import and export data.<\/p>\n\n\n RunGap is free to use as a central workout data manager. But if you wish to export workouts to Garmin Connect, you will need to buy the \u201cSwag Bag\u201d. It\u2019s only $11 a year and it doesn\u2019t renew on its own. So it\u2019s quite cheap for the added benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please see below a screenshot from the app that details the added benefits of buying a swag bag.<\/p>\n\n\n RunGap is now set up correctly. The workouts from Wahoo will now be transferred to RunGap. You should see them on the home page of the app. We have also set up your Garmin Connect account in the app and made sure it allows exports to it. So it\u2019s ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the next paragraph to understand how to launch the syncing with Garmin Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have now 3 options to sync your activities (now auto-syncing to RunGap) into Garmin Connect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the activity has already been uploaded to Garmin Connect, it won\u2019t duplicate it. It will just update the title and activity type and not modify anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All missing activities will be uploaded onto Garmin Connect, any activity already on Garmin will be skipped. So if you have several activities on your list to share with Garmin Connect, it can take a long time to upload. But if you do it regularly, it should be quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this option, you need to click the \u201cShare & Export\u201d button from time to time to upload your activities that come from your device to Garmin, else it will remain in RunGap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is now configured! New activities will upload automatically to Garmin Connect without having to open RunGap. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use different fitness devices with RunGap, like a watch and a GPS bike computer, there is no risk of duplicating data in Garmin Connect. RunGap always checks before uploading activities if it is already present or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use different devices and ensure they upload where you want, it\u2019s important to properly define the source and destination of the data in the app settings. You should also define in each source if you want to import or export the data. For all providers, it\u2019s not always possible to export, but it\u2019s fine with Garmin Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Liked the tips from this article? Discover other tips on Garmin Connect in my Garmin Connect tour guide:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n1. Export .FIT file from Wahoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Note: it won’t upload files previously uploaded in the app before you authorized Dropbox to access the .FIT files. (so no historical files)<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Import .FIT file to Garmin Connect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What is RunGap?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to setup RunGap to export to Garmin Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do not choose \u201cupdate\u201d<\/mark> <\/mark>when prompted as this will sync all your activity from Garmin to RunGap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You need to buy the \u201cswag bag\u201d <\/strong>to access this functionality. Go back to the main menu to find the swag bag option and purchase the plan of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nHow to sync workouts from RunGap to Garmin Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Upload manually a single activity to Garmin Connect<\/mark><\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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3. Use \u201cauto-sharing\u201d functionality to upload the workouts as they appear in RunGap<\/mark><\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What if I use multiple devices with RunGap?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n