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Running Among Giants: Exploring Iceland’s Trail Running Scene
Discover why Iceland stands out as a premier destination for trail running enthusiasts seeking unparalleled challenges, rich culture, and natural beauty.
Trail Running
Expert Tips for Vert(ical) Training and Mastering Trail Running
Prepare yourself for the ups (and downs) of trail running by incorporating vert training, featuring tips from 3 Brooks Trail Runners including Hillary ‘Hillygoat’ Allen.
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Run
Mark Dowdle: Matching His Run Mileage To The Date Of The Month... For A Year
Mark Dowdle Just Completed a Year of Running His Mileage According to the Day of the Month. On the first day of each month he only ran one mile, but by the end of the month, he was running upwards of 5 ultra marathons in a row.
Ride
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Adventures of a Lifetime: The World’s Most Challenging Off-Road Bikepacking Races
The number of grueling multi-day off-road races has skyrocketed in recent years. We highlight some of the most adventurous, most challenging events in the world.
Ride
Climbs to Watch at the 2024 Giro d’Italia
For beautiful scenery and superlative racing, there’s plenty to look out for in this year’s Giro d’Italia. Max Leonard spotlights some of the segments where the race will be won - or lost.
Multi-Sport
Strava Segments With The Most Efforts: How Many Have You Completed?
Which are the most popular Strava segments in the world? Our experts have analyzed the stats, crunched the numbers, and come up with a list of some of the segments most completed by athletes in different distance categories.
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Discovering the Summit Together: Griffin Post Explains The Vital Role of Community in Skiing
No person is an island, especially not in the mountains. Pro skier Griffin Post explores the importance of community, and how epic powder days are always best shared.
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Run
How Team Milk’s Every Woman’s Marathon Is Redefining the Race Experience
Every Woman’s Marathon, powered by Team Milk is not just a race. It's a supportive community where women of all abilities and speeds can come together to celebrate movement.
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Run
Run into Spring: Essential Gear for Racing Season
As days get longer and temperatures get warmer spring racing season is right around the corner and we’re outlining the gear you need, whether you’re training for your first 5K or your marathon PR.
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Training
All StoriesSkiing
How To Train for a Multi-Day Ski Traverse
With a huge ski trip beckoning, it was time to design a training program and get to work! Here’s how it went.
Multi-Sport
How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Charlie shares a host of useful tools and tactics that you can use to stay in shape while traveling.
Triathlon
How to Get Started in Triathlon
Always wanted to give triathlon a go but not sure where to start? We’re here to help the tri-curious take the first step.
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All StoriesStrava Updates
Athlete Intelligence, Heatmaps, Dark Mode & More — The Major Announcements from Camp Strava
Check out the highlights from Camp Strava to learn how we’re using community feedback and artificial intelligence to improve how you connect, plus the launch of Dark Mode.
Ride
Just Launched for Cyclists: All-New Best Efforts Categories
77% of cyclists on Strava achieved a PR in 2023 – and 30% got one in the last month. Are you one of them?
Multi-Sport
Calling all Dog Parents! 🐶
Strava and the Fi Collar are partnering to give you and your furry friend a fun way to stay motivated and moving.
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Running the Boston & London Marathons... In a Week
Two of the world’s biggest marathons take place just six days apart. What’s it like to run both of them in the same week?
Strava Updates
Athlete Intelligence, Heatmaps, Dark Mode & More — The Major Announcements from Camp Strava
Check out the highlights from Camp Strava to learn how we’re using community feedback and artificial intelligence to improve how you connect, plus the launch of Dark Mode.
Triathlon
The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Faster at Swimming
Most triathletes head to the pool and swim up and down at the same steady pace wondering why they never improve. We’re here to help you unlock that next level.
Multi-Sport
Strava Guide: How to Get Started on Strava
New to Strava? We’ve got you. If you're looking to learn about how to get the best out of Strava, let us help. In this guide we'll focus on the first things anyone new to Strava should do.
Hiking
Ten of the Best Urban Hikes in the USA
The words "urban" and "hiking" aren't usually used in the same sentence, but even in America's most densely populated concrete jungles, there are some beautiful walks.
Run
Anya Culling: Racing (and Surviving) The Speed Project
Anya Culling recounts her stories from The Speed Project - a 341 miles / 550km relay race that pits teams and individuals against California towns and deserts.
Ride
The Secret to Climbing Faster on the Bike
After dispelling some myths of climbing by bike, we offer tips on how you should climb given your type of physiological engine.
Trail Running
Expert Tips for Vert(ical) Training and Mastering Trail Running
Prepare yourself for the ups (and downs) of trail running by incorporating vert training, featuring tips from 3 Brooks Trail Runners including Hillary ‘Hillygoat’ Allen.
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Triathlon
How to Get Started in Triathlon
Always wanted to give triathlon a go but not sure where to start? We’re here to help the tri-curious take the first step.
Run
Anya Culling: Running with the London Marathon Elite Field
In 2024, Anya Culling lined up as one of just sixteen Elite Women in the London Marathon. Here, she reflects on her experiences at the London Marathon, and how it felt racing with the best runners in the world.
Multi-Sport
The ABC of Sports Nutrition: Dairy, Eggs, Flaxseed
Sports nutrition can be a minefield of information and, let's be honest, misinformation. As part of her ABC series shining a light on foods that can help with your performance and recovery.
Multi-Sport
Spotted on Strava: Grand Tours, Epic Runs... and a Donkey
From the start of one Grand Tour to the finish of another, by way of a running year with a twist, and a donkey, there was plenty to watch out for on Strava this week.