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Run Sessions: How To Manage Your Effort Levels
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.
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10 Tips For Nailing Your Longer Run
The long run is one of the most important training sessions in your week. There are a few simple things that you can do to make sure you get the most out of it.
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5 Tips for Managing Your Race Week
You’ve followed the plan and you’ve done the training. As the days tick down towards your race - whatever the distance - what are the key things you should focus on?
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Reviewing Your Season: Look Back to Move Forwards
Sometimes, you have to look backwards to move forwards. With Winter fast approaching, it's the perfect time to review your season and start planning for next year.
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Bikepacking in Iceland: The Gift
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.
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Lael Wilcox Becomes Fastest Woman to Cycle Around The World
Ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox has become the fastest woman to ride around the world solo. Wilcox crossed four continents during the 108-day, 12-hour, and 12-minute ride.
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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.
STRAVA | Sure
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‘Run?’: A One-word Invitation with a Big Mindset Impact
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.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
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The Journey to the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc Start Line for 3 Trailblazing Women
On August 30, many of the world’s best trail runners will line up at the start line for the UTMB®. As part of HOKA’s Made in the Mountains Challenge, we’re spotlighting 3 remarkable women who each forged a path of their own to this year’s race.
STRAVA | HOKA
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Training
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How To Run Faster at a Lower Heart Rate
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.
Triathlon
How to Fuel for a Half Ironman
While training will always be important, how you fuel your body before, during, and after a 70.3 race can have a huge impact on your success. Avoid the common mistakes and learn to fuel effectively with our comprehensive guide.
Run
Run Sessions: How To Manage Your Effort Levels
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.
What's New
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Meet Athlete Intelligence: Personalized AI Insights to Reach Your Goals
Let’s face it: fitness data is everywhere but understanding it isn’t always easy. That’s where Athlete Intelligence comes in.
Strava Updates
Want More Out of Maps? Try ‘em Out on Desktop 🖥️
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.
Strava Updates
Segment Updates: Verified Segments, Decluttering and Leaderboard FAQ’s
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.
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The Other Talent: Why the Best Athletes Get Better with Age
When it comes to performing at your best, there are a couple of traits that you can 'borrow' from elite athletes.
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Reviewing Your Season: Look Back to Move Forwards
Sometimes, you have to look backwards to move forwards. With Winter fast approaching, it's the perfect time to review your season and start planning for next year.
Multi-Sport
Why Fasted Training is 'Fast' Becoming Outdated
Fasted training used to be popular amongst both recreational and elite athletes. However, as more is understood about its impact on the body (and performance), that popularity is waning.
Run
‘Run?’: A One-word Invitation with a Big Mindset Impact
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.
STRAVA | L'Oreal Men Expert
Sponsored article
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Merino-on-Merino: Train in Comfort this Winter
Learn how to keep warm to help you perform your best this winter.
STRAVA | Smartwool x Altra x REI
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Triathlon
Stronger Is Faster: Why Strength Training Matters for Triathletes
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.
Run
The Rise of the Vertical Kilometer
The vertical Kilometer can be a brutal and bruising yet unbelievably rewarding event. This is how to tackle it.
Ride
Bikepacking in Iceland: The Gift
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.
Run
Couch to 5K Training Plan
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.
Run
Run Sessions: How To Manage Your Effort Levels
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.
Multi-Sport
Strava Guide: Giving Your Best Effort
Everyone loves hitting a PR, and with Best Efforts you can track your progress and see when you are performing at your best.
Ride
Indoor Trainers: How To Set Up For Success
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.