Strava Stories

How joining a running group can boost your fitness, improve mental well-being and help build meaningful social connections. For men especially, clubs offer a supportive environment that makes it easier to connect and find community.

Why 10.00 miles on your device became 9.99 miles on Strava

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.