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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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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.
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Keira D’Amato: Rewriting Records and Redefining ‘Runner’s Prime’
Keira D’Amato redefines running with record-breaking comebacks and witty Strava posts, proving it's never too late to chase new goals and have fun along the way.
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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.
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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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Cyclocross: A Fun & Effective Way To Maintain Winter Fitness
If you're looking for a way to maintain your fitness and intensity through the winter, then it might be time to consider cyclocross.
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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
Sponsored article
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UTMB World Series: Inside the Minds of 4 Pro Trail Runners
Take a step in Brooks trail athletes’ shoes as they prepare for one of ‘the most mythical and prestigious trail running races in the world’: the UTMB event in France, Italy and Switzerland.
STRAVA | Brooks
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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 Mentally Break Down the 10K
If you’re training for a 10K, you'll want to be mentally prepared when you reach the start line. In this article, run coach Nick Bester suggests a way to determine a target pace and offers a method for mentally breaking down the 10K on race day.
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How to Fuel for a Half Ironman
While training will always be important, how you fuel your body before, during, and after a 70.3 race can have a huge impact on your success. Avoid the common mistakes and learn to fuel effectively with our comprehensive guide.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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The Benefits of Adopting an Athlete Mindset
There are remarkable benefits to thinking of yourself as an athlete, even if you never compete.
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Debunking Common Recovery Myths
If you want to train well, you need to be able to recover well. But despite advances in our understanding of recovery techniques, myths still pervade.
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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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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.