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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.
Run
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.
Run
10 Tips For Nailing Your Longer Run
The long run is one of the most important training sessions in your week. There are a few simple things that you can do to make sure you get the most out of it.
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The Story of a Record-Breaking Race Across America
Americans Colin O’Brady and Lucas Clarke tell us how they redefined human limits in this year’s Race Across America.
Ride
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.
Ride
The 10 'Rules' All Cyclists Should Live By
Over the years, cyclists have adopted different interpretations of the 'rules' that they should live by. However, if you want to be a better, happier cyclist there are 10 simple rules that you can follow.
From Our Partners
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How To Gear Up for Those Hot Summer Days
Get ready for your fall races with tips on choosing the best running gear. Stay cool and comfortable this summer with expert advice from Brooks Running.
STRAVA | Brooks
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From World Champion to Women’s Cycling Advocate: Marion Clignet at the Tour de France Femmes
Throughout her career, Olympic medal-winning cyclist Marion Clignet has fought for improved conditions for women cyclists, and now she’s co-founded a new apparel company, Jelenew, that promises women riders apparel designed with their bodies in mind.
STRAVA | Jelenew
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Q&A: An Insider View of the Olympics with Runner Brandon Miller
Meet Brandon Miller - a star in track and field, from his NCAA victories to competing in the 2024 Olympics. Learn about his Olympic experience, training with the Brooks Beasts team and next goals.
STRAVA | Brooks
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Training
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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.
Run
Strava Guide: How to Break Your 5K PR, With a Little Help From Strava
Looking to set a new PR in the 5K (or simply want to improve your 5k time?), these three Strava features can help you understand your training and improve your running times.
Triathlon
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/.
What's New
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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.
Latest Stories
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Why Fasted Training is 'Fast' Becoming Outdated
Fasted training used to be popular amongst both recreational and elite athletes. However, as more is understood about its impact on the body (and performance), that popularity is waning.
Run
Merino-on-Merino: Train in Comfort this Winter
Learn how to keep warm to help you perform your best this winter.
STRAVA | Smartwool x Altra x REI
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Triathlon
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.
Run
The Rise of the Vertical Kilometer
The vertical Kilometer can be a brutal and bruising yet unbelievably rewarding event. This is how to tackle it.
Ride
Bikepacking in Iceland: The Gift
Our 12-day bikepacking journey through Iceland’s Westfjords wasn’t just an Arctic adventure; it was a crucible for life-changing learning and transformative meditation.
Run
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.
Run
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.
Multi-Sport
Strava Guide: Giving Your Best Effort
Everyone loves hitting a PR, and with Best Efforts you can track your progress and see when you are performing at your best.
Ride
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.
Run
5 Tips for Managing Your Race Week
You’ve followed the plan and you’ve done the training. As the days tick down towards your race - whatever the distance - what are the key things you should focus on?
Trail Running
Endurance of the Mind: How UTMB Shaped Lewis Robling
Lewis Robling's UTMB journey highlights the power of mental resilience, pushing limits and how running helped him overcome personal struggles.
Run
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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