Since this thread is so long i have not read every post, so sorry for a duplicate post. I have a work around that I think is useful. I created a goal with the following fields:
Goal Name: MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 18 Shoe Milage
Activity Type: Running
Goal Type: Distance
What is your Goal?:500 Miles
Measured Over: Annual
Start Date: 2014-11-01
After creating this Goal, you can add it to your Connect Page.
+1! Was hoping to ditch Strava but I guess I still need them for this feature. There is a "gear" button on the bottom of the edit profile page but I can't seem to click on it for information. Maybe it's actually coming?