Strava Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

These three conditions have distinct definitions, and knowing each can help you train smarter.

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

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.

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.

By making cyclocross workouts interactive and engaging, you’ll limit their pain and improve their productivity. Chris Case explains how to do it.

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.

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.

You have the crew. You have the motivation. Now get the tools to make it all happen. Introducing the all-new Family Plan.

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.