Strava Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Rusch opens up about her journey recovering from a concussion, sharing her experiences, challenges, and insights on healing and brain health.

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

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the global running phenomenon, parkrun, Brooks has released a Limited Edition version of the Brooks Ghost 16.

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.

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.

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.

Taking a break after major races isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for your mental and physical health and longevity in the sport. Find out how to do it right.

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

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.