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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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Zahra Rose: Inspiring the Next Generation of Muslim Runners
Join Zahra Rose Alazaibi's inspiring journey as she breaks barriers, fosters Muslim representation, and empowers the next generation in the UK's running scene.
Run
Tight For Time? The Run Sessions To Prioritize
Many athletes increasingly find themselves 'time-crunched', and exercise is often the thing that gets forgotten about. Fortunately, there are sessions you can prioritize and things you can do to help maintain progression when life 'gets in the way'.
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The Surprising History of Paris–Roubaix
Here’s Strava’s lowdown on history of the ‘Hell of the North’, the most famous of cycling’s one-day Classic races, plus the most important segments to watch when race day comes.
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Mountain Biking
Passage of a Historic Congressional Bill Unblocks Completion of Utah's Bonneville Shoreline Trail
The visionary 280-mile point-to-point Bonneville Shoreline Trail takes a massive step closer to completion thanks to a historic Wilderness area land swap bill that unanimously passed in Congress.
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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.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Trainer
Indoor cycling offers a powerful compliment to your outdoor training. Here are seven tips and techniques to help you maximize the benefits of your indoor trainer.
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CJ Albertson: A 2:10 Pro Marathoner’s Unique Coaching Tips
Meet CJ Albertson – 2:10:07 pro marathoner for Brooks Running, dad of two, running coach extraordinaire, and master of the quirkiest marathon training methods.
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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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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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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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Trail Running
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.
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Hiking
The Ten Essentials For Every Outdoor Adventure
Consensus has been reached over the last few decades around “The 10 Essentials” which should go into every backpack every time you venture further afield than the local park. This is the list.
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Spotted on Strava: London Marathon, Central Park FKT and... a Snail
From the streets of London, to the California trails by way of NYC, there was plenty going on on Strava this last couple of weeks.
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The ABCs of Sports Nutrition
Step into the world of nutrition with this ABC series, where we shine a spotlight on ingredients and foods that have captured attention in recent years.
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Trail Running
Transgrancanaria Classic: What It’s Like to Run 128km Across Gran Canaria
Ultramarathons used to be a pursuit only a few hardy runners pursued. Not any more. But what is it like to run one? Howard Calvert takes us through the physical and psychological effects of running the Transgrancanaria Classic 128km race.
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Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long and Help Us Save 500,000kg of CO2
Join Strava Metro in support of EARTHDAY.ORG, and make your commute count by joining the Earth Week: Commute to Curb Carbon Challenge.
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Mindfulness: The Secret to Becoming a Better, Happier Athlete
When it comes to being a more mindful athlete, there are a few simple strategies that could bring more presence to your training—and life.
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Looking for a Running Crew in Boston? Here Are Some of Our Favorites
Boston’s iconic routes and historic legacy are only part of what makes the city so great for running. There is also a vibrant community of runners and running clubs. Become part of it by joining one of these top running teams in the Boston area.
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The London Marathon: The Hidden History Along the Race Route
For 26.2 miles, runners at the London Marathon are surrounded by the long and storied history of the Capital of the United Kingdom. Whether you're running the race, spectating, or watching from home, here are things to look out for.
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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.
Run
Tight For Time? The Run Sessions To Prioritize
Many athletes increasingly find themselves 'time-crunched', and exercise is often the thing that gets forgotten about. Fortunately, there are sessions you can prioritize and things you can do to help maintain progression when life 'gets in the way'.
Run
Zahra Rose: Inspiring the Next Generation of Muslim Runners
Join Zahra Rose Alazaibi's inspiring journey as she breaks barriers, fosters Muslim representation, and empowers the next generation in the UK's running scene.