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Multisport
8 Hacks for Surviving Summer Workouts
Beat the heat and stay fit this summer with our tips for outdoor workouts. Learn how to stay hydrated, protect your skin, and more for a cool exercise routine.
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Trailrun
Clare Gallagher: On a Mission to Protect the Trails She Conquers
Meet Clare Gallagher: An ultrarunning champion and passionate environmental activist who combines her love for trail running with protecting our natural world.
Hardloopsessie
The Most Effective Way to Improve Your Running Form
If you want to become a more efficient runner, it's important to work on your running form, right? Maybe. Because as run coach Matt Fitzgerald argues, running form should not just be dictated by a coach.
Fietsrit
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Fietsrit
Preview: An Unusual Tour de France Route
It’s been a funny old season so far, and on the horizon is a very unusual Tour de France – though there are a good few classic climbs in there too. Read on for a guide to the cols and the competitors of this roundabout race from Florence to Nice…
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Fietsrit
Perfecting the Art of Race-Day Peaking
There are several key ways to optimize your form just as the big race comes around.
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Fietsrit
Tour de France 2024: Who's Going To Win?
Every year, the Tour de France guarantees one thing: there are no guarantees. But despite the fact that any number of variables can affect the outcome of the race, we've still outlined the key riders to keep an eye on over the next month.
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Hardloopsessie
How to Approach Track Workouts to Transform your Training
Track workouts can be intimidating – three Brooks Game Changer coaches are here to help demystify track workouts so you can transform your training.
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Hardloopsessie
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.
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Trailrun
8 Tips to Ensure You Have a Great Spring Trail Running Season
As spring beckons, teasing us with the promise of adventure, it's time to lace up those trail shoes and heed the call of the wild.
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Triathlon
The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Faster at Swimming
Most triathletes head to the pool and swim up and down at the same steady pace wondering why they never improve. We’re here to help you unlock that next level.
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Fietsrit
Pro Training: What Does it Take to Race the Tour de France?
We take a closer look at the demands of the most famous grand tour, and how the pros train for three weeks of intense racing.
Hardloopsessie
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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Strava Updates
Hello, Dark Mode
It’s been 84 years, but the wait is finally over: dark mode is now on Strava. Thanks for hanging in there.
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Strava Updates
Athlete Intelligence, Heatmaps, Dark Mode & More — The Major Announcements from Camp Strava
Check out the highlights from Camp Strava to learn how we’re using community feedback and artificial intelligence to improve how you connect, plus the launch of Dark Mode.
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Multisport
New! Get a Clear View of Where to Go With Map-Only Mode
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.
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Hardloopsessie
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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Multisport
3 Reasons to Follow More People on Strava
Following people on Strava can be about a lot more than just indulging your curiosity. It can actually be a tool for learning about your sport and finding inspiration.
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Hiken
America's Best National Parks for Waterfalls
America's 63 National Parks feature breathtaking waterfalls. Some are huge, deafening torrents plunging off cliffs, others are bucolic trickles through peaceful little valleys, and all are well worth a visit.
Hardloopsessie
Everything You Need to Know About Running a Marathon
In this article, we're going to explore everything you need to know about the marathon distance. From how far it is, to what it takes to train for it, and how to pace your race.
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Fietsrit
High-Intensity Training as a Time-Limited Cyclist
If you only have 6-8 hours per week to train, a little strategy can go a long way. Chris Case explains how time-poor cyclists can get the most out of their hours in the saddle.
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Multisport
Spotted on Strava: The End of the Tour, Bolivian FKT & The Flame
From an incredible Tour de France to the Greatest Sporting Event on Earth, by way of one of the highest mountains in Bolivia, there was a lot to look out for on Strava this week.
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Hardloopsessie
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.
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Multisport
New! Get a Clear View of Where to Go With Map-Only Mode
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.
Hardloopsessie
The Most Effective Way to Improve Your Running Form
If you want to become a more efficient runner, it's important to work on your running form, right? Maybe. Because as run coach Matt Fitzgerald argues, running form should not just be dictated by a coach.
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Hiken
What to Wear When You Go Hiking
Going for a hike is as simple as lacing up a pair of shoes, picking a route, and heading out on a trail, right? Kinda.
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Fietsrit
Strava's Most Iconic Cycling Segments
If you’re looking to build a list of some of the best, and toughest, climbs in the world to tackle on two wheels, this is a good starting place...
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Triathlon
How to Taper (and Peak) for Your Next Triathlon
Tapering is a dark art that many triathletes fear and few get right at first. We’re here to help you master the lead-in to your next race so you arrive at the start line feeling fit, fresh, and ready to go.