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The Nike Pegasus 41 Gets Softer, Bouncier Strava, the “social network for athletes” that’s become massively popular since its launch in 2009. If you don’t know how to get started, we’ll help you out. Soon, you’ll be tracking your training, uploading your runs, following other athletes, handing out kudos and comments, joining clubs and challenges, and maybe even creating your own routes in no time.
Strava takes many of the interaction-fostering features found in social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, and pairs it with activity tracking technology, such as those offered by RunKeeper or MapMyRun. (Those services also have social components. Here are some of our other favorite apps for runners.)
Like its peers, Strava is a free digital service accessible through both mobile applications and the web. Serious users can upgrade to the more advanced features for a monthly fee.
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Jacob joined Runner’s World and Bicycling as an editorial fellow after graduating from Northwestern University in 2018, where he studied journalism. His work focuses mainly on news and service pieces for both audiences, with the occasional foray into Mothers Day Gift Guide and product reviews. Races & Places unique runners and riders doing amazing things in their communities.
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