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5 Tips to Help You Progress From a 25-Minute 5K to a Sub-15 Minute Performance
What are the key lessons that Coach Nick Bester has learnt during his progressions from a 25 minute 5K down to a sub-15 minute performance? He shares them.
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How to Train for a Half Marathon
Training for a half marathon can be daunting, but weeks of training can condition your body to run 13.1 miles with confidence and injury-free.
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Run into Spring: Essential Gear for Racing Season
As days get longer and temperatures get warmer spring racing season is right around the corner and we’re outlining the gear you need, whether you’re training for your first 5K or your marathon PR.
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Mountain Biking
Editor's Picks: 15 New Mountain Bike Trails Explored in 2023
Greg uses his Strava Training Calendar to reminisce about the best trails he rode in 2023.
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Mountain Biking
Tired of the Snow? Ride These 9 Desert MTB Destinations
Escape from the cold and snow of winter to these 9 superb desert mountain biking destinations
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Low Risk, High Reward: The Polarized Training Method for Cyclists
Can you make significant performance and fitness gains with just three types of rides? The science says yes.
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ROUVY's Top 10 Bucket List Cycling Routes… and How You Can Ride Them From Home
The concept of the cycling bucket list is something aspirational and escapist - having something to look forward to that might seem impossible. But maybe those goals aren't as unattainable as you think.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Trainer
Indoor cycling offers a powerful compliment to your outdoor training. Here are seven tips and techniques to help you maximize the benefits of your indoor trainer.
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STRAVA | Brooks
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Trail Running
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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The Secrets to Creating a Successful Training Program
It can be difficult to figure out which training program is for you, so in this article, Charlie gives some basic, common-sense rules to apply when trying to make sense of all the noise.
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How To Train for a 5K
Training for your first 5k can be hard, but following a schedule and learning about holistic running training will vastly help your progression.
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It's All About the Basics: 4 Lessons Amateurs Can Learn from a World Tour Cyclist's Training
From getting enough training volume in to eating enough while on the bike, here are four lessons that amateur cyclists can learn from World Tour pros.
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Just Launched for Cyclists: All-New Best Efforts Categories
77% of cyclists on Strava achieved a PR in 2023 – and 30% got one in the last month. Are you one of them?
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Calling all Dog Parents! 🐶
Strava and the Fi Collar are partnering to give you and your furry friend a fun way to stay motivated and moving.
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Get a Bird’s-Eye View With Flyover
Capture every mile, every switchback, and every climb with Strava's all-new Flyover feature.
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Breathwork for Beginners
Breathwork is a practice that can provide a range of psychological and physical benefits. But how should someone get started with their breathwork practice?
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Sleep Hacks: How Pro Athletes Manage Their Cycles (And You Can Too)
People try to 'sleep hack' in a variety of ways, but there is one 'hack' above all that can help guarantee a good night's rest: sleep cycles.
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The Role of Sleep in Athletic Recovery
Sleep, and a lack of it, can have a huge impact on the way you 'perform' throughout your day. But it can also have a significant impact on athletic performance - and most importantly recovery.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Bikepack Racing
We explore training principles, nutrition strategies, and psychological tools that will help you complete ultra-distance bikepacking events.
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Multi-Sport
Spotted on Strava: Cape Epic, FKTs... and a Unicorn
From the aptly named Cape Epic to one of the toughest ultramarathons on the planet, by way of Belgium's cobblestones and a unicorn, there's been plenty to watch on Strava this week.
Run
Inside the US Olympic Marathon Trials with Frank Lara
Dive into the competitive running world with Frank Lara at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Discover his journey and Team USA's performance ahead of the Games.
Run
5 Tips to Help You Progress From a 25-Minute 5K to a Sub-15 Minute Performance
What are the key lessons that Coach Nick Bester has learnt during his progressions from a 25 minute 5K down to a sub-15 minute performance? He shares them.
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Mountain Biking
Tired of the Snow? Ride These 9 Desert MTB Destinations
Escape from the cold and snow of winter to these 9 superb desert mountain biking destinations
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Multi-Sport
A Beginners' Guide to Breathwork and Meditation
While the practices of Breathwork and Meditation are frequently used to complement one another, the two techniques - and the way they affect your body and mind - differ in some important ways.
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Mental Health and Performance: Overcoming Anxiety
Worrying about 'what if' impacts many people in many different situations. However, there are some simple things we can all do to help manage ourselves through anxious moments.
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Understanding and Managing Your Sleep Cycles
By adopting a more considered approach to our daily 'cycles' we can optimize our sleep, which in turn aids recovery, mental health and overall performance.
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Just Launched for Cyclists: All-New Best Efforts Categories
77% of cyclists on Strava achieved a PR in 2023 – and 30% got one in the last month. Are you one of them?