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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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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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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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Rebecca Rusch: A 7x World Champion’s Road to Concussion Recovery
Rebecca Rusch opens up about her journey recovering from a concussion, sharing her experiences, challenges, and insights on healing and brain health.
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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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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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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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‘Run?’: A One-word Invitation with a Big Mindset Impact
Running has a whole host of benefits for mental health. It’s not just about physical exercise; it's about how running affects our mindset, helps us sleep better and connects us with a community.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
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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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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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Couch to 5K Training Plan
Want to run your first 5k? Pro coach Nick Bester outlines a beginner’s guide to running 3.1 miles, complete with bonus tips for new runners.
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How to Train for Olympic-Distance Triathlon
Are you thinking about entering your first Olympic-distance triathlon? Check out our guide to training for your first race, the equipment you need, and how long it takes to be ready/.
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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
Run
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
Sponsored article
Run
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.
Ride
The Difference Between Overreaching, Overtraining, and Burnout
These three conditions have distinct definitions, and knowing each can help you train smarter.
Run
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.
Multi-Sport
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.
Run
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
Sponsored article
Skiing
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.