What is the orange widget?
The orange widget appears when we there are unconfirmed runs or actions that need your input. It helps resolve missing or incomplete data so we can adjust your training plan accurately.
When does the orange widget appear?
The widget is triggered in two situations:
Potentially Skipped Run
If a run was planned but we didn’t receive any activity data, we assume it may have been skipped. You can either confirm that you skipped the run or provide details of the workout you completed.
Tracked Run Without an Effort Score
If a run was recorded (via Apple Health, Strava, or Garmin, or added manually) but doesn’t have an effort score, we ask you to rate the effort. This involves two quick questions: how you felt before the run and how hard the run felt.
What activities appear in the orange widget?
The widget only shows activities that require confirmation or effort rating. Other activities (such as walks or bike rides sourced from Strava or Apple Health) are still used to optimize your training plan but do not appear in the widget since they don’t require input.
What happens after I confirm or rate a run?
Once you confirm a run (marking it as completed or skipped) or rate a run, it disappears from the list. This keeps the widget focused only on pending actions.
How long does the orange widget remain visible?
Workouts that need confirmation will stay in the list for two weeks. After that, if no action is taken, they will be automatically marked as skipped or assigned an estimated effort rating.
Why do I need to confirm my runs?
Confirming your runs helps keep your training plan accurate and effective. Here’s why it matters:
Adjusting your plan: We tailor upcoming workouts based on what actually happened.
Updating your capabilities: If a workout felt significantly easier or harder than expected, we adjust your training intensity and paces accordingly.
Redistributing workload: If you skip a session, we balance the remaining workouts to prevent over- or under-training.