Strava Stories

Combat loneliness this winter with the L’Oréal Men Expert Festive 5K Challenge. Stay active, connect with friends, and end the year strong.

Learn how the magic of merino wool can keep you warm – and comfortable – to help you perform your best this winter.

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.

Americans Colin O’Brady and Lucas Clarke tell us how they redefined human limits in this year’s Race Across America.

Majorca is attracting more cyclists than ever, with an estimated 200,000 visiting per year, and increasingly popular events such as the 312. But what is it that entices them?

Rebecca Rusch opens up about her journey recovering from a concussion, sharing her experiences, challenges, and insights on healing and brain health.

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.

Just in time for the marathon season, HOKA has released its all-new Mach X 2 running shoe, a revamped version of the original Mach X inspired by the Cielo X1’s race-ready geometry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sometimes less is more. Especially when less is an easier way to view Strava’s dynamic, athlete-centered map, AND a Global Heatmap powered by billions of miles of activity. We heard your requests and we’re introducing: Map-Only mode.

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.

Someone needs to say it: your activities deserve more than the generic “Morning Run” or “Afternoon Ride”. That’s where Quick Edit comes in.