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New: Free Run Mode & Execute 120+ Workouts on Your Phone

Today, we are launching a new update for the Stryd mobile app that opens up the ability to execute Stryd's power-based structured workouts to everyone. All you need is your phone and Stryd pod! You can launch a free run which has been redesigned from the ground up to give

Pre Order the Latest ‘Running With Power’ Book from Hans & Ron Today!

Dutch researchers and authors, Hans van Dijk and Ron van Megen, are back with a new book on running with power titled, “The Power to Run.” This latest release is a collection of 37 of their most-read articles, combined with their recent eBook, “The Fastest Way To Your Next Personal

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New Feature Release: Structured Treadmill Workout Mode

Does the monotony of treadmill running make workouts feel endless? It is a problem that has always steered runners away from the treadmill. We set out to solve this problem with our latest feature release. Today’s update to the Stryd mobile app transforms your stale treadmill run into a

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New: Discover workouts, tips, coaching strategies, & more in the Stryd app

Our latest feature release is designed to boost your training knowledge, accelerate your running progress, and connect you with other passionate runners in the Stryd Community. We call it the Discover tab. The Discover tab is the go-to place for top resources in the Stryd ecosystem. This new tab is

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Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL provides full native Stryd compatibility

The running power revolution is taking a big step forward today thanks to a new integration between Stryd & Wahoo! Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL now provides one of the best running with power experiences with full native Stryd compatibility. Here is why this integration is noteworthy & among the best integrations

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Automatically adjust workouts based on temperature & humidity conditions

Today, we are launching a new update for the Stryd Workout App that makes it easy to run in hot and humid weather and adjust for cooler conditions. Whenever you start a workout on your compatible Garmin watch, you can input the expected temperature and humidity conditions for your run

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iOS Release: Track your training plan progress with the Training Plan Analyzer

The Training Plan Analyzer is now available in the iOS version of the Stryd app! Training Plan Analyzer is the go-to view to see if your training is on track. You get a real time view of the most important stats you should be tracking when you are training. Here

Prepare for Spring Racing | 2021 Feature Release Recap

The Best of 2021: Stryd Feature Release Recap 2021 has been a special year for Stryd. We worked hard on new feature releases all year because we wanted the Stryd Community to have the tools they needed for a successful Fall racing season and prepare for Spring! With the launch

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Now Available on iOS: Training Plan Builder & Library

The Training Plan Builder & Training Plan Library are now available in the iOS version of the Stryd app! This update brings guided, professional, and fun tools to the Stryd Membership to create a premium running experience. Let’s take a look at the new features being introduced to the

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Major Stryd Launch: Guided, Professional, & Fun Training

Today, we are proud to announce a number of new features that will bring powerful tools to all Stryders. All Stryd pod owners, whether you are subscribed to the membership or not, are receiving a major upgrade. The Stryd Membership now offers a complete guided, professional, & fun training toolset

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New Feature: Enjoy your previous training plan? Repeat your success with the Training Plan Library

Today, we are introducing a powerful new feature to the Stryd Membership: the Training Plan Library, a collection of your best & favorite training plans. What is the Training Plan Library? The Training Plan Library is your personal collection of your favorite training plans. You can save any training plan

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New Feature: Track your training plan progress with the Training Plan Analyzer

The Training Plan Analyzer, being introduced to the Stryd Membership today, will help you achieve your perfect training block. What is the Training Plan Analyzer? Training Plan Analyzer is the go-to view to see if your training is on track. You get a real time view of the most important

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New Feature: Create a training plan that fits your life with the Training Plan Builder

Today we are introducing a powerful new feature to the Stryd Membership called the Training Plan Builder, which makes it incredibly easy to customize your training plan. What is the Training Plan Builder? The new Training Plan Builder is an incredibly easy and powerful way to build a fully customized

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Easily collaborate with your coach using the new Coach's View

Stryd is going beyond empowering your analysis. Now, you can invite your coach to view the same stats, insights, and recommendations you’re using in your training! What is the Coach’s View? Coach’s View enables your coach to view all the same stats, data, & insights that Stryd

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16+ Stryd training plans & racing predictions, 5k to Marathon, available for everyone

This latest release creates a new Stryd experience for everyone. The Stryd Membership now offers a complete guided, professional, & fun training toolset for a premium running experience. And, the Stryd platform (available to all Stryd pod owners) now offers a complete A-Z training experience with free power-based training plans

Running power is now displayed in the Strava mobile app

Today, we are happy to announce the next step forward in the running power revolution: Strava supports running power! Strava will now display running power when viewing an activity on the Strava mobile app. There are a few convenient ways to see running power in the Strava mobile app See

What Is Critical Power and What Can You Do With It?

Previously, we wrote about the tipping point (anaerobic threshold) and different heart rate zones. When running by power, your Critical Power (CP) is a valuable number to know. You can use it to determine your different training zones. Your Critical Power is the power that you can maintain for a

Training for Your Marathon Personal Best

Covering 26.2 miles is the holy grail for many runners. A common question that marathon runners are asked is, what is your best time? And moments after crossing the line of your first marathon, you find yourself signing up for another one with the goal of running even faster.

Training for Your Half-Marathon Personal Best

A half marathon is a popular distance among avid runners. It’s the distance where you can really push your limits, and you still feel good for days after your intensive performance. Jane S. (48) has been running since she was 12. From her 12th to her 41st birthday, she

Training for Your 10K Personal Best

10 kilometers is the distance most often run in competition. But setting a PR for 10K is a delicate task. It’s a complex balance between starting fast enough and conserving your energy. Many runners tend to start a 10K too slowly, but it’s safe to say that if

Training for Your 5K Personal Best

The 5K is a beautiful distance. Anna P. (42) works for a major shoe brand and is the mother of two children. After her second baby, she didn’t exercise much for three years. Little sleep, little time, no energy. Because Anna continued to eat chocolate and desserts, she never

Know Your Capabilities

As a runner, it’s interesting to know what your potential PR is for a certain distance. Even if a personal best isn’t your main reason for running, it’s still nice to make progress and know what time you can run for a certain distance. Based on your

The Power of Intervals

A solid foundation of base training helps you achieve a higher base speed. If your base is good and you’ve already trained a lot in your different zones, then intervals are a good way to become even faster. Targeted interval training is simpler and more precise with power, compared

Train in Your Zones

Where are you? Earlier, we wrote about 5 different zones. We’ll discuss this in more detail here. Some watches work with D0, D1, D2, D3 and AT+, with AT corresponding to your Critical Power or tipping point. Other watches keep zones Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4 and Z5. Stryd also

Weight (Mass) and Speed: What You Need to Know

If you want to make progress and sharpen your PR at your favorite distance, introducing variation in your training is important. Are you a runner who often runs the same distance at the same pace? Introducing variation in your training will make a big difference. More on that later. First,