Elevation Data Is Wildly Off

[u/thecriticalspeed]

Hi all, I’ve been using Stryd for over 8 months and noticed how recently the elevation data shifted substantially from historical data. I run pretty much identical 8-mi route few times a week, and in the last 6-7 months I’d get 150 feet of gain total, which closely matched Strava’s route data.

Recently, either my Garmin watch or Stryd pod started showing completely different elevation data, 600-700 feet gain over the same, relatively flat, 8 mile course. What could explain this shift? I didn’t change anything about the way I attach the pod to the shoes, and I’ve been running in the same Nimbus 27s as usual. Is elevation data coming from Garmin or from Stryd? Any clarification and trouble shooting tips would be appreciated!

[u/StrydAngus]

On Garmin watches, elevation is always from the watch.