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Merino-on-Merino: Train in Comfort this Winter
Learn how the magic of merino wool can keep you warm – and comfortable – to help you perform your best this winter.
STRAVA | Smartwool x Altra x REI
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Stride with Strength: The Power of Women's Running Communities
Running is often viewed as an individual sport, a personal challenge to beat your own time or achieve that next goal. But for many women, running is far more than that, it’s about being part of a larger community.
STRAVA | New Balance
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Running: The Power of Connection
How joining a running group can boost your fitness, improve mental well-being and help build meaningful social connections. For men especially, clubs offer a supportive environment that makes it easier to connect and find community.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
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Indoor Trainers: How To Set Up For Success
With the nights drawing in, the time is right to set up your indoor training space. To make sure you get the most out of your time in the saddle this winter, there are a few things you can do.
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Reviewing Your Season: Look Back to Move Forwards
Sometimes, you have to look backwards to move forwards. With Winter fast approaching, it's the perfect time to review your season and start planning for next year.
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Cyclocross Workouts That Bring The Fun
By making cyclocross workouts interactive and engaging, you’ll limit their pain and improve their productivity. Chris Case explains how to do it.
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Stride with Strength: The Power of Women's Running Communities
Running is often viewed as an individual sport, a personal challenge to beat your own time or achieve that next goal. But for many women, running is far more than that, it’s about being part of a larger community.
STRAVA | New Balance
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Combat Loneliness This Winter: The Power of Running with Friends
Combat loneliness this winter with the L’Oréal Men Expert Festive 5K Challenge. Stay active, connect with friends, and end the year strong.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
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parkrun Turns 20… And Gets New Shoes
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the global running phenomenon, parkrun, Brooks has released a Limited Edition version of the Brooks Ghost 16.
STRAVA | Brooks
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How To Run Faster at a Lower Heart Rate
Many runners want to know how to run with a lower heart rate. Training for a slower heart rate will make your runs more comfortable and let you push higher speeds for longer.
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Stronger Is Faster: Why Strength Training Matters for Triathletes
With three sports to train for, adding time in the gym might seem tough, but it can bring huge gains for triathletes willing to invest the time.
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Run Sessions: How To Manage Your Effort Levels
If you want to see real progression in your run training - and race times - it’s important to manage the intensity of your training sessions.
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Meet Athlete Intelligence: Personalized AI Insights to Reach Your Goals
Let’s face it: fitness data is everywhere but understanding it isn’t always easy. That’s where Athlete Intelligence comes in.
Strava Updates
Want More Out of Maps? Try ‘em Out on Desktop 🖥️
To help you chart your next expedition, we’ve made improvements to our route builder. It’s now easier than ever to fine-tune the details of your route – in a way that you just can’t on a phone.
Strava Updates
Segment Updates: Verified Segments, Decluttering and Leaderboard FAQ’s
We’re renewing our commitment to keeping Segments clean by decluttering duplicate and unused Segments, adding verified Segments and introducing new rules on Segment leaderboards.
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Your Best Year Yet: 2025
Discover how to build lasting habits, stay active, and embrace a fresh start in 2025. Join activities like the HOKA ‘Take Flight’ Challenge to kick off the New Year with energy and purpose, and stay excited for the year ahead.
STRAVA | HOKA
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Combat Loneliness This Winter: The Power of Running with Friends
Combat loneliness this winter with the L’Oréal Men Expert Festive 5K Challenge. Stay active, connect with friends, and end the year strong.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
Sponsored article
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Unlocking Strength Through Running: Physical and Mental Gains Beyond the Miles
There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than we think.
STRAVA | New Balance Iberia
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Running: The Power of Connection
How joining a running group can boost your fitness, improve mental well-being and help build meaningful social connections. For men especially, clubs offer a supportive environment that makes it easier to connect and find community.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
Sponsored article
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Annika Malacinski on What It Takes to Be a Pro in Two Sports
Annika Malacinski shares what it takes to compete in two sports at a professional level and what the future of Nordic combined looks like for women.
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The Difference Between Overreaching, Overtraining, and Burnout
These three conditions have distinct definitions, and knowing each can help you train smarter.
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Want to Progress? Don’t Fall Into the Trap of 'Lifestyle Training'
You hear run coaches say it again and again: if you train the same way day after day, you’re unlikely to see much progression.
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How to Optimize Endurance Training for Female Athletes
There has historically been little research into how female athletes should train to best suit their physiology. That’s changing—and women are fast learning how to get the most from their bodies.
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The 7 Best Coastal Runs in the World
Nothing beats running with water by your side. But where should you go for some of the best coastal views on your next run?
Run
Stride with Strength: The Power of Women's Running Communities
Running is often viewed as an individual sport, a personal challenge to beat your own time or achieve that next goal. But for many women, running is far more than that, it’s about being part of a larger community.
STRAVA | New Balance
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Meet the Skier Taking on 3 Million Vertical Feet - No Chairlifts Allowed
Join Noah Dines on his record attempt to ski 3 million vertical feet in 2024 – no chairlifts, just grit, joy and a relentless pursuit of adventure.
Triathlon
How to Optimize Recovery from Triathlon Racing
Taking a break after major races isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for your mental and physical health and longevity in the sport. Find out how to do it right.