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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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How To Train for a 10K
Training for a 10k takes several weeks and many types of workouts, but running a fast 10k makes the effort worthwhile.
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Running LA to NYC: Paul Johnson Targets Transcontinental Record for Mental Health
Meet Naval Officer Paul Johnson, who is embarking on a monumental journey to break the Transcontinental Run record while championing mental health awareness.
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The Simple Beauty of the Best Efforts Power Curve
The Power Curve plots your peak performances across various time periods, helping you understand the type of rider you are and how to improve.
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French Cyclists Claim World Record for Largest GPS Drawing by Bike
Two French cyclists set out on a 2,196-km mission to set a Strava Art world record by tracing the Olympic rings, gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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The Best 'Bang For Your Buck' Bike Upgrades
If you’ve got some cash burning a hole in your pocket and want to buy some speed, what are the best “bang for your buck” purchases you can make?
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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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Trail Running
8 Tips to Ensure You Have a Great Spring Trail Running Season
As spring beckons, teasing us with the promise of adventure, it's time to lace up those trail shoes and heed the call of the wild.
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The New Secret Weapon in Sports: Sleep
It's no secret that sleep is a game-changer when it comes to sports performance, but how can you optimize yours?
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Training
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How to Train for a Half Marathon
Training for a half marathon can be daunting, but weeks of training can condition your body to run 13.1 miles with confidence and injury-free.
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Race. Recover. Repeat. How Heather Jackson Uses Heart Rate Zones in her Training
How Heather Jackson uses zones to maximize her training, recovery and readiness in a jam-packed race schedule
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How To Train for a 5K
Training for your first 5k can be hard, but following a schedule and learning about holistic running training will vastly help your progression.
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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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Get a Bird’s-Eye View With Flyover
Capture every mile, every switchback, and every climb with Strava's all-new Flyover feature.
Strava Updates
DM Your Friends, Your Coach, Your Solemate: Messaging Is Here!
It dropped in December, but in case you missed it, we’ll let you know again: messaging is now live on Strava! You can send DMs to friends or start group chats with up to 25 people.
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How Sleep Affects Performance... And Everyday Life
No longer considered a ‘time waster’, sleep is increasingly recognized as a key pillar of mental and physical health - and performance.
Trail Running
8 Tips to Ensure You Have a Great Spring Trail Running Season
As spring beckons, teasing us with the promise of adventure, it's time to lace up those trail shoes and heed the call of the wild.
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Hiking
How to Prepare for Your First Thru-Hike
It’s a big leap from day trips to thru-hiking, but a bit of good advice can make it much easier. Here are five key strategies to get your multi-day hiking career off to a good start.
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Low Risk, High Reward: The Polarized Training Method for Cyclists
Can you make significant performance and fitness gains with just three types of rides? The science says yes.
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How to Train for a Half Marathon
Training for a half marathon can be daunting, but weeks of training can condition your body to run 13.1 miles with confidence and injury-free.
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Should You Allow AI to Coach You?
In case you haven't been paying attention, the AI revolution is here. But should you allow an AI to be your next coach?
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How Women Can Train Differently Than Men
Should women train differently than men? The answer may be yes... and no.
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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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Ladies: Should You Cycle-Sync Your Training?
Cycle-syncing your training means adjusting your training, nutrition, recovery, and mental habits with hormonal and menstrual symptom fluctuations.
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Running Local: How the Venice Run Club Strengthens Community in LA
We catch up with Justin Shields from the Venice Run Club to find out how they’re supporting their community while doing what they love: running.
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How to Take The Perfect Strava Photo
Everyone knows that a good photo (or video) adds a little je ne sais quoi to your Strava activity. This is how to upgrade your Strava photography skills with the help of the experts.
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Mental Health 101: Understanding Your Own Mental Health
Our brains and bodies are inextricably linked, so if you feel good mentally you are more likely to want to be active.