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Do you enjoy analyzing your Strava data?  If so, check out the Training Log!   Strava subscribers can access the Training Log to view all of your training in one place, it's visualized to show your progress and highlight important stats. We’ll update your Training Log every time you upload an activity. How to access the feature: Mobile: Strava App > You Tab > Progress > Scroll Down > Training Log Web: Strava.com > Training Tab > Training Log 01 Hi Training Log, Have We Met? The Training Log was a feature I rarely used 😞 Prior to the previous year, my uploads to Strava were fairly simple: Run three or four days out of the week 1 or 2 Strength Training Workouts Basic stuff right? 🤔 🤔 I uploaded only two activity types. This made me feel like I didn’t need to check out my Training Log at all 🙊. If I was to look at my Training Log, it looked the same the entire year and it was fairly simple 😴. Here is a sc

1 year ago

-Charles-Strava

published in Insider Journal

Hiding Your Activity Map From Others

When you think of an activity on Strava, you envision a map, right? Right?? Well, it turns out you don’t have to share your map. That’s right – you can control how much of your activity’s map is displayed to other people. You can even hide the entire map!  This is independent of your activity’s privacy control. In other words, you can choose your Activity Visibility to share with Followers only, or even Everyone, while choosing to hide some or all of your activity’s map.  How, you ask? Go to the Map Visibility settings on your Strava account. Each of your Strava activities provide you with this control, allowing you to hide some or all of your map in 3 ways: Hide Start and End Points at a Specific Address: If you choose to hide a specific address: enter an address or GPS coordinates in the text field provided under “Hide the area around your activities' start and endpoints at a specific address”, select the size of the privacy radius, and click “Save Address.”  Hide Sta

1 year ago

malStrava

published in What's New

New! Local Legends is expanding to walk, hike, alpine ski and backcountry ski & more!

 The coveted Local Legend status is expanding to six new sport types: walk, hike, alpine ski, backcountry ski, nordic ski, and snowboarding. With this expansion, you can claim the title of Local Legend for the most activities on segments during a 90-day period.   See if you're already a Local Legend and check out how close your competition is to nabbing your elite status. Just go to: You > Profile > Segments > Local Legends.   Read more here!

1 year ago

MasonCommunity Manager

published in Insider Journal

How do I change the privacy control on all my past activities?

A lot of Strava users know how to adjust the privacy of an activity, but did you know you can adjust the privacy of all of your past activities at once? We recognize that people don’t want to be locked into privacy decisions, so we built in options. Your activities privacy control can be adjusted on a default, individual, and even bulk basis. The same goes for hiding your heart rate on activities. Change your mind? We have you covered! You can make a bulk change to the activity or heart rate visibility on all of your past activities from your privacy controls page. Web: Settings > Privacy Controls >  Edit Past Activities > Choose from Activity or Heart Rate visibilityMobile: You > Settings > Privacy Controls > Edit Past Activities > Choose from Activity or Heart Rate visibility Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process of bulk adjusting the visibility on your activities.                    &nb

1 year ago

BruceStrava

published in Insider Journal

Plan your next outing with Strava's Trail Routes!

Exploration of the outdoors lives at the heart of trail activity. Every hike, mountain bike ride, or trail run offers the prospect of an evolving landscape. Depending on the day, the same route may offer snow-dusted spruce trees, wildflowers peaking through a field, or wispy clouds painting the sky.  Strava offers Trail Routes to help act as your guidebook to local trail offerings. I’m hoping that you’ll find this community post helpful in planning your next outing! The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. -John Muir How to access the feature  Mobile: Maps > Routes > Select one of the trail sports listed below  Web: Dashboard > My Routes > Create New Route > Routing Preferences >  Select one of the trail sports listed below.  Note: Trail Routes are currently available for the following activity types: Hike, Walk, Trail Run, Mountain Bike Ride, and Gravel Ride  In addition, while the Strava website does

1 year ago

SorenStrava Alumni

published in Insider Journal

To The Peaks & Beyond: Mount Ararat

If you're near the border of Turkey and Armenia you're unlikely to miss Mount Ararat on the horizon, a mountain that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. It's the highest peak in Turkey at 5,137 meters (16,854 feet) above sea level and is a symbol of both natural wonder and historical significance. Sounds like: /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/  “arr·uh·rat”Mount Ararat holds a place of great cultural and religious importance. According to the Bible, it is believed to be the resting place of Noah's Ark after the Great Flood. The association with the legend alone draws countless visitors to the region each year and lends an aura of mystique to the mountain. Geologically, Mount Ararat is a stratovolcano with origins that resulted in its distinctive twin peaks, Greater Ararat (Büyük Ağrı Dağı) and Lesser Ararat (Küçük Ağrı Dağı), so if you're a 2 in 1 kind of person, this one's for you. The snow-capped peaks contrast starkly with the surrounding arid landscape, creating a stu

1 year ago

MasonCommunity Manager

published in Insider Journal

How to approve or deny Strava follower requests

People keep people active— on the Strava platform athletes go 21% farther and workouts last 10% longer when in a group. Strava is more fun with friends and we give you controls to help you manage your network.     On Strava, you can set your profile’s privacy control to “Everyone” or “Followers.”  Adjusting your profile to “Followers” will make it so that you can approve or deny Strava community members before they can follow you. Not only does this give you control over who follows you, but it is great for those of you who want to reduce the amount of profile information visible to non-followers. If you want to read more about what this setting does, you can check out this Help Center article. You can find this setting in your privacy controlsWeb: Settings > Privacy Controls > Profile Page > FollowersMobile: You > Settings > Privacy Controls > Profile Page > Followers       Notifications for follow requestsIf you’d li

1 year ago

malStrava

published in What's New

Are you on Nike Run Club or Nike Training Club?

Three apps you love, working together like never before. Now you can connect Nike Run Club (NRC) and Nike Training Club (NTC) accounts to Strava. Any workout you log with NRC or NTC will upload to your Strava profile so you can keep track of your workouts in one place and make sure your community sees them all. To start collecting even more kudos and encouragement for your hard work, just head to the Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club apps and follow these steps:👉 In your NRC and NTC profiles, select Settings👉 Select Partners👉 Select Strava👉 Allow Nike to link with Strava ✨👉 Log in to Strava (if prompted)👉 Tap to authorize connectionP.S. If you’re not already a member, join Nike's Club on Strava for inspiration and guidance from Nike’s world-class athletes, coaches and community.Check it out here! What's your favorite NTC workout or NRC guided run?

1 year ago

JaneCommunity Manager

published in Insider Journal

How to manage your Gymtimidation - top tips

Do you ever get nervous when you’re heading to a workout?  Do you feel anxious or intimidated when you're in a gym? I’ve struggled with these feelings for years.  Almost every time I’m on my way to workout I get a few butterflies in my stomach and I feel a little nervous. Typically the thoughts that run through my head are something like: Will I be the slowest/weakest/least experienced person there? Will I do something “dumb” and embarrass myself?  Am I wearing the right clothes to fit in? Etc. etc. etc.   I recently did some research on this and discovered two interesting things: This is common. Experts estimate up to 50% of people experience similar feelings from time to time. It has a name!  Gymtimidation, defined as “the fear of working out in front of others” We’re all social creatures and have an innate desire to fit in.  Working out can make us feel especially vulnerable in this regard, since it can be hard not to judge ourselves against othe

1 year ago

MasonCommunity Manager

published in Insider Journal

Introducing: Privacy Tips

👋 and welcome to Strava’s Privacy Tips series! We’re launching this series to help you, our community, better understand how to use the privacy and safety controls we built into the product to shape your experience on Strava.  Keep in mind, when you share information publicly, no matter the platform, social media app, or website you're using, it is important to be aware of how people may be able to find and use that information. Because you can use Strava to share your information with others, we want to help you understand how this works at Strava. There’s a lot to explore on Strava and a lot of ways to find motivation and inspiration. We know some of you are here because you love competing for top spots on leaderboards. For some of you, it’s not about the achievements — you just want to share your athletic journey with a small group of friends. And some of you use Strava just to track your personal training progress. We know you’re not all here for the same reason

1 year ago

k8-the-gr8Strava

published in Insider Journal

How to use Suggested Routes

Hi! My name’s Kate, and I’m excited to share how I use one of my favorite features. Just so you know who you’re talking to, I’ve been running for about ten years. I love all kinds of running, but primarily trail running, especially in the mountains. I travel a lot and love exploring the area around me on foot. Our Suggested Routes feature is something I use weekly, whether I’m at home or traveling.  How to access the feature Mobile: Maps > Routes Web: Suggested routes does not exist on web but you can create your own route from scratch How I use this at home                                                              I try to run 3-5 times a week and am easily bored. I love the go-to trails near my house but sometimes want a different route to motivate me to check out a new part of town, and mix up my routine.

1 year ago

malStrava

published in What's New

What’s your favorite Trail?

Photos have officially started rolling out on Routes! This update allows you to see what your next adventure looks like before you walk out the door with real, recently uploaded photos from the community.  Try it out by heading to your favorite trail and uploading a picture. If it’s a public activity and follows the community guidelines, you could see it featured! Learn more about this update HERE.

1 year ago

Frank11Strava

published in Insider Journal

Personal Heatmaps -> Seeing the World

Personal Heatmaps have always been one of my favorite Strava features. It allows Strava subscribers to visualize on a map the ground they've covered around the world. You can learn more about Strava Heatmaps here: Personal Heatmaps Global Heatmaps. I love looking back at all the places I've lived and reminiscing on everywhere I used to run. When I revisit those places, I'll plan my runs around those previous homes and be reminded of the awesome experiences I've had there.Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Houston, TX This is where I went to high school and ran on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. At my first team practice freshman year, we had a 30-minute run planned. At the time I couldn't believe that I was expected to run for that long - the duration of an episode of iCarly. Nevertheless, I did it. This Personal Heatmap data is the accumulation of over a thousand activities with my teammates. Gessner Field, now replaced by a parking lot, was the location of

1 year ago

GeodeStrava

published in Insider Journal

Account Access Series, Part 1: Log In

Hello! My name is Geode and I am a member of Strava’s Community Management team specializing in account access inquiries. So, let me just say it… Login and account issues are frustrating! But, I have tools and I am here to help. Let’s work together to resolve the issue you are experiencing and get you back into your account. Start with Step 1 below to diagnose the issue you are experiencing. Then go to Step 2, the recommended section to troubleshoot the diagnosed issue. Most likely all the information needed to resolve the issue you are experiencing is included in this article. Let’s get started! 01Diagnose We first need to correctly identify the root cause of the issue you are experiencing. Below are the most common log in, email, and password issue descriptions I hear from athletes. Based on the description, I usually know which direction we need to go to resolve the issue. This does not always seem like a direct path to the athlete I am working with, but trust me as we navigate this

1 year ago

clydeStrava

published in Insider Journal

Running Workout Analysis Guide

Running Workout Analysis Guide The Workout Analysis screen provides you with a thorough breakdown of your activity’s lap data. You can view each individual lap’s stats including pace zone, average pace, distance, time, and heart rate. To take full advantage of the Workout Analysis, your activity must be tagged as a “workout” and your device must be capable of recording laps. You need at least two laps in your activity for the Workout Analysis to display. Two important notes here: Our mobile app does not allow you to create laps in your activity.  This feature will not work for the auto-generated mile or kilometer splits Strava creates on your activity.  Let’s quickly talk about Splits vs Laps. Splits Split times are calculated using moving time on run activities loaded to Strava. This calculation happens during the upload process and is not related to any laps your device has recorded. The splits will default to miles or kilometers based on your preferred measurement. You d

1 year ago

slainteStrava

published in Insider Journal

Don't quit your fitness journey! My top tips

How many times before have you given up on your newly found fitness journey? Sometimes it didn’t last more than a few weeks, or even days. We are close to the end of May (!), which means a lot of people have already given up by now. It’s also probably not the first time they give up. I gave up on my fitness goals many times before. I felt uncomfortable walking into a gym without having a strong physique. I was self-conscious about lifting light weights when the guy next to me would be lifting 100 times the weight I could. I was mortified at not being able to finish a rep, especially for exercises like barbell bench presses. I was unhappy at how my shiny new fitness clothes wouldn’t fit as well as the model wearing them on the website where I bought them from. Many of us have been there and felt this or other feelings about the intimidating world of fitness. On top of that, the unrealistic expectations set by social media influencers and celebrities are a daily reminder that our bodies

1 year ago

Kurt11Strava

published in Insider Journal

Explore and Compete with Segment Leaderboards

Segment Leaderboards Got a competitive itch? You don’t need to be a pro to compete on Strava! Segment Leaderboards are a great place to go head to head (virtually) with others or measure your own progress. How to access the feature Mobile: Find Segments either from the Maps tab or from one of your activities > Segment Details > All Leaderboards Web: Find Segments either from the Explore tab or from one of your activities > Segment Details > Leaderboards   01 Segments Strava Segments are community-sourced portions of road or trail that people run, ride, walk, hike, ski, or travel across. When you upload an activity to Strava with a GPS track, you’re automatically matched to any segments you may have done! Then in addition to the stats for your whole activity, you also get info and insight into how you performed on that segment, called your segment effort. Segments in popular areas to ride or run may have a lot of efforts and even communities around competing on them! Yo

1 year ago

malStrava

published in What's New

New for desktop! Map your way from point A to Z

You can now add multiple waypoints (stops between the start and finish) to create even more personalized Routes for your activities.  Want to try this now? We got you. This update is available to all subscribers and only on desktop. Map any Ride, Run, Walk, Hike, Trail Run, Mountain Bike and Gravel Ride activity. Just hop on your computer and head here to try it out: https://www.strava.com/routes/new. Once done, save the Route and it will be ready whenever you are. When you check out your Route on a mobile device, you'll also notice we've refreshed the details page for Routes in the app. Now, you'll get detailed map views and a sleek new layout. Check out the step by step guide below and share you favorite route in the comments!  

1 year ago

malStrava

published in What's New

New: Segment Top 10s 🏅

You can now see all the segments where you've finished in the top 10 on the leaderboard! How to Access: Mobile: Profile -> Segments -> Top 10s (alongside your Starred, KOMs/QOMs/CRs, and LCLs) Web: Profile -> KOMs/QOMs/CRs/Top 10s  

1 year ago

JaneCommunity Manager

published in Insider Journal

Strava Employees Share Live Segment Stories

  Do you like to challenge yourself by competing with yourself, Strava friends, or complete strangers? Want to be notified when you're approaching a segment? If so, check out the Strava Live Segments (SLS) feature.   What is it and how does it work? Strava live segments work during your activity (available for rides and runs) and let you compare your current time on a favorite segment to your own PR, your friends on Strava, or the KOM/QOM/CR of the segment. They alert you as you’re approaching the segment and provide updated information throughout.  All athletes can use Live Segments on the Strava Mobile App, however, Strava Subscribers will see additional screens with comparison metrics. To use live segments on third party devices, a Strava Subscription is required.   We all know that pictures speak louder than words, so check out the series of photos below which show Strava employee Jimi using live segments on his Wahoo&nbs

1 year ago

GeodeStrava

published in Insider Journal

The Evolution of My Relationship With the Word “Athlete”

I was 12 years old and pitching for my all-ages girls’ softball team. I placed the ball in my glove and lined up to pitch to a girl much younger and smaller than me. I wound my arm around and let the ball go. A *GASP* erupted from the mothers in the stands. I came to my awareness and noticed that the back of my mit was flush against my face. The girl had hit my pitch, andits trajectory had rocketed towards my face. I reacted with no hesitation, no thought-process. I had caught the ball strictly by instinct, and in doing so probably saved myself from a broken nose — or worse — a concussion. Since I was a kid, I have always enjoyed playing sports and adventuring in nature. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what my instincts can produce, as in my story described above. But as I have gotten older and my physical activity interests have changed, so has my view of what being an athlete means to me. To distill my meaning of the word “athlete,” I have come to this: Being an athlete is rec

1 year ago

chefnaviStrava

published in Insider Journal

Route Building and Mobile Photography in Patagonia

Summer (in the Northern hemisphere) is just around the corner which means warmer weather, vacations, traveling, and just more time outside. Does any of the following pique your interest?    Patagonia Creating Routes Mobile Photography Nature Landscapes Traveling   If so, we have just the article for you.It's Chef Navi, back at it again with another article for the community. If you read my first article on Learning A New Sport When You're Older, I mentioned that I had a trip down to Patagonia coming up and I wanted to share how I find routes and trails when I travel as well as some easy photography tips you can try to impress your friends and family back home. I have split up the article into two sections: Creating routes Mobile photography tips It can be overwhelming to do both so hopefully this journal article can help guide your next summer adventure. 01 Routes, trails, heatmap, oh my For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free -  Wen

1 year ago

Sunny415Strava

published in Insider Journal

The Hub for Clubs: A community for club builders on Strava

Community for athletes. That’s the heart of Strava. Strava was borne in the nostalgia of the team locker room, and there’s no better place to recreate that on the platform than in Clubs on Strava. They are places to gather around common interests and to support and encourage one another to keep striving. It’s been a while since we’ve focused on Clubs–we know–and we’re recommitting to these roots.   Some of us have been here with you for the long haul, making clubs that work for you and your communities. Through my view of providing support to athletes in Clubs, I have been impressed by the clubs that you all have created and the communities and bonds that you have formed. And I have seen the questions, feedback, and visions you have for Clubs on Strava–a witness to the magic and potential that exists in Clubs on Strava.  Well, it’s my pleasure to share the news: the time to focus on Clubs on Strava has come again!! Catch the announcement at Camp Strava 2023 and get ready

1 year ago

TreStrava

published in Insider Journal

Recording All The Things

I’m one of those people. One of those guys that records everything, as in everything. Partially because of my role on our Community Management Team, where testing is invaluable.  One time I even recorded a 2 hour session of chopping wood.   The other reason I record everything is because I believe that an active lifestyle isn’t just about epic century rides or whether or not you can run a marathon or a 5k for that matter. I believe that just about everything we do where we move our bodies, counts towards being active. In short, I believe it all adds up. Last year I recorded 610 activities for a total of 450 hours. After breaking my back many years ago (which thankfully did not result in spinal cord injury but required a fusion and many months of rehab) I became even more appreciative of, well just about everything, but especially the ability to be active and I began to appreciate just walking as an activity. I still consider my walks to be an important part of my activ

1 year ago

SorenStrava Alumni

published in Insider Journal

To The Peaks & Beyond: Mount Stanley

Rising to a height of 5,109 meters, Mount Stanley is the highest mountain in the Rwenzori Range of East Africa. This majestic peak has long been a fascination for mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Sounds like: /ˈstænli/  “stan·lee” The Rwenzori Range was first explored by Europeans in the late 1800s, but it wasn't until 1906 that the peak of Mount Stanley was first climbed. Luigi Amedeo, Duke of Abruzzi, led an expedition to the mountain and successfully reached its summit. Since then, Mount Stanley has been a popular destination for mountaineers from all over the world. Fun facts: Mount Stanley is also known as Mount Ngaliema in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is located. The Rwenzori Range is often referred to as the "Mountains of the Moon". Mount Stanley is home to several glaciers, although they have been rapidly melting due to climate change. The highest peak of Mount Stanley is called Margherita Peak, named after the Queen of Italy. The asc

1 year ago

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