Athlete Stories
Trail Running
First Person: Reflections on My First UTMB
Now that the dust has settled on UTMB for another year, it is time to reflect. Ture Dahl Børglum raced his first UTMB in 2024, and shared his thoughts on what it's like to race this legendary event.
Run
23 Days on the Road: Sergio Turull on Running Across Spain
Catalonian ultra-runner Sergio Turull shares his experience running the length of Spain in 23 days, on a 1,500K challenge to raise money for fighting children’s cancer.
Trail Running
Kilian Jornet's Alpine Connections: An Epic Adventure
By summiting 82 of Europe's highest mountains over 19 days, Kilian Jornet pushed himself to the mental and physical limits for his Alpine Connections project.
Run
David Roche: The Journey to the Leadville 100 Course Record
In his first 100-mile race, 36-year-old David Roche won the grueling Leadville 100 race by a whopping 30 minutes and set a new course record. He shares his experiences from the race and how Strava helped him along the way.
Ride
Gruppetto: Helping Kids Ride From the Underground to the Pros
From underground fixed-gear races on the streets of LA to riding with pro teams in Europe, Frenk Martucci and Gruppetto are not just helping local kids find a pathway into the sport of cycling.
Trail
The Alpine Run Project: Transforming Young Lives through Trail Running
Explore how John McAvoy’s Alpine Run Project is changing inner-city lives through trail running, from prison to the peaks, this journey will inspire you.
Ride
From the NFL to Track Racing: How Luke Willson Shifted Gears
From the NFL to the velodrome, Luke Willson's shift from pro football to semi-pro cycling is inspiring. Discover how he’s chipping away at his new passion.
Run
24 Hours on the Track: An Interview with Endurance Athlete Matthieu Bonne
Professional Belgian endurance athlete Matthieu Bonne recently set a Belgian record for longest distance covered in 24 hours on a track. We reached out to learn how he fueled for this run, what keeps him mentally strong, and what's next.
Ride
Video: Tobin Heath & Demi Vollering Talk Women's Sports
An interview with two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time FIFA World Cup Champion, and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team member Tobin Heath and 2023 Tour de France Femmes Winner Demi Vollering.
Mountain Biking
On the Edge: Kilian Bron’s Extreme Cycling Adventures
Meet Kilian Bron, French mountain biking legend, as he conquers breathtaking trails and shares thrilling adventures in stunning natural landscapes.
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From World Champion to Women’s Cycling Advocate: Marion Clignet at the Tour de France Femmes
Throughout her career, Olympic medal-winning cyclist Marion Clignet has fought for improved conditions for women cyclists, and now she’s co-founded a new apparel company, Jelenew, that promises women riders apparel designed with their bodies in mind.
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Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The Amputee Ultrarunner Who Keeps Setting New Records
Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee ultrarunner in the U.S. who ran 250 half marathons in 250 days and is now setting her sights on another, bigger challenge.
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