Strava Stories

When it comes to improving your running, there are no shortcuts. However, there are smart ways to approach your training that can yield improvements in your performance, quickly.

Keira D’Amato redefines running with record-breaking comebacks and witty Strava posts, proving it's never too late to chase new goals and have fun along the way.

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.

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.

The beauty of Iceland cannot be overstated, and it’s best experienced from the saddle of your bike on a multi-day bikepacking adventure.

Americans Colin O’Brady and Lucas Clarke tell us how they redefined human limits in this year’s Race Across America.

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.

Take a step in Brooks trail athletes’ shoes as they prepare for one of ‘the most mythical and prestigious trail running races in the world’: the UTMB event in France, Italy and Switzerland.

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.

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.

Running coach Nick Bester offers 8 training tips and a productive weekly training program for runners of any skill level.

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.

Let’s face it: fitness data is everywhere but understanding it isn’t always easy. That’s where Athlete Intelligence 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.

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.