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Running Korea: Matt Choi's Journey of Discovery and Endurance
At the start of November Matt Choi embarked on an extraordinary journey: running the length of South Korea over 10 days.
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Carbon Fiber Shoes: How Often Should You Train and Race in Them?
There is no doubt that carbon fiber shoes have changed the game in the running world, but how often should you use them for training and racing to get the maximum benefit?
Run
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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Mountain Biking
Adventure Stories: Backcountry Expedition Meets Luxury Vacation
We go behind the scenes with one of the world's premier mountain bike tour companies to see what sets Western Spirit Cycling apart from the pack.
Ride
Why Riding Slow Will Make You Fast
While high-intensity interval sessions get all the attention, there are certain powerful physiological adaptations that only result from long, slow rides.
Ride
Roads to Ride: Five Classic Italian Climbs
From the Passo di Stelvio to the Sella Ronda, these are five of the classic Italian road bike climbs to include on next summer's hit list.
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Why Riding Slow Will Make You Fast
While high-intensity interval sessions get all the attention, there are certain powerful physiological adaptations that only result from long, slow rides.
Run
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
Mountain Biking
Trestle Bike Park: The Perfect Training Ground for Mountain Bike Skills Progression
Trestle Bike Park is hands-down the best bike park in Colorado, and it's also the perfect training ground to progress your mountain bike skills.
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Product Updates
Introducing: Strava Messaging 💬
No more switching apps to plan activities. No more sending routes and events via text message. You can now do it all – right from Strava.
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New! Share activities, routes and events with content previews 🖼
Starting a conversation on Strava just got better. Now, when you see something cool that you want to share you can create a post that will fully preview the content for people to view.
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New! Nike Workouts Sync to Strava
Three apps you love, working together like never before. Now you can connect Nike Run Club (NRC) and Nike Training Club (NTC) accounts to Strava.
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Running Korea: Matt Choi's Journey of Discovery and Endurance
At the start of November Matt Choi embarked on an extraordinary journey: running the length of South Korea over 10 days.
Hiking
The 25 Best Long Distance Hikes in the World
Experience everything from the highest mountains on Earth to coastal strolls, world-famous urban skylines, and barren deserts on this hiking bucket list!
Mountain Biking
Adventure Stories: Backcountry Expedition Meets Luxury Vacation
We go behind the scenes with one of the world's premier mountain bike tour companies to see what sets Western Spirit Cycling apart from the pack.
Ride
Why Riding Slow Will Make You Fast
While high-intensity interval sessions get all the attention, there are certain powerful physiological adaptations that only result from long, slow rides.
Product Updates
Introducing: Strava Messaging 💬
No more switching apps to plan activities. No more sending routes and events via text message. You can now do it all – right from Strava.
Run
Carbon Fiber Shoes: How Often Should You Train and Race in Them?
There is no doubt that carbon fiber shoes have changed the game in the running world, but how often should you use them for training and racing to get the maximum benefit?
Run
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
Skiing
How To Get Your Kids Into Skiing
Getting your kids into skiing is a BIG challenge, but a bit of good advice can make it a lot easier! Here’s our recipe for ski success.
Hiking
Adventure Stories: Climbing One Peak Per Week in Summer 2023
Greg set out to climb at least one a peak a week during summer 2023. Here are all 16 unique peaks (for a total of 19 summits) that he climbed, with thoughts on each one.
Multi-Sport
The Art of Naming a Strava Segment
Whether it’s running or cycling, we all have our favourite Strava segments – but what does it take to craft a relevant and memorable name?
Ride
Roads to Ride: Five Classic Italian Climbs
From the Passo di Stelvio to the Sella Ronda, these are five of the classic Italian road bike climbs to include on next summer's hit list.
Run
How Often Should You Race?
When planning your running season it's important to answer a seemingly simple question: how often should I race? The answer is more nuanced than many runners think.