Starting this week, Strava is expanding its place in social media by introducing their “posts” feature for all community members. The newly expanded feature allows users to post stories, training ideas, and photos to their feed alongside running activities so that no epic tale needs to go untold. Until recently, only a select group of 36 athletes, including Lauren Fleshman and Knox Robinson, were able to create Strava posts; now the feature is available to all Strava community members across all sports.
This new feature transforms Strava into more of a “social athlete” site than just a place to track numbers. With the changes, there will be an updated feed that Strava says will make it easier for athletes to see and discover challenges, clubs, and group events. The feed will highlight photos and display group activities that feature all of the athletes involved. It will also allow athletes to post questions, initiate ride meetups, and provide trip narratives. (And if you're looking to be fit for a lifetime, Runner's Worlds Train Smart, Run Forever How to Set Up Your Garmins Safety Features.)
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Strava CEO James Quarles says the company wants to use the posts feature to create more ways for the site’s active community to share their interests and expertise. Professional ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich says she’s been using posts to share photos and race reports. Kelly Roberts, a running blogger, says posts have helped her with motivation. “Being able to talk about how frustrating a bad run can be and connect with a community that understands you is a reminder you’re not alone in those daily struggles,” Roberts says.
Now that the update is available to everyday users, it’s expected to change the way many use Strava—and possibly even create some controversy among those who would rather keep their activity feeds simpler and more focused on ride-tracking. But for those looking for ways to share run reports with other dedicated running fiends, Strava posts are another way community members can share and learn more about the runners they follow.
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The article Strava’s New Expanded “Posts” Feature Will Completely Change Your Feed originally appeared on Bicycling.
