Strava Runner Motivations STRAVA surveyed 25,000 of us to discover more about our running motivations. Whilst none of the findings are earth-shattering, at least they indicate how similar or different we are to all those crazy lycra- and cotton-clad people zooming around in bouncy shoes. Getting Started A third of us merely tolerate the first mile. Me? I love it. I’ve left the family behind and either have my thoughts or chat with a like-minded running buddy. Finishing the Run Two thirds of us love finishing. Me? I love the satisfaction of finishing a targeted run, but when I’m training for a duathlon or triathlon, the end of a run is just the start of something else that involves lycra or gadgets. Kudos 25% of Strava runners love getting Strava kudos from our followers. My ‘the5krunner’ account is private and only has one follower, the real me. With my real account, getting a thumbs up and comment from a fellow club member or friend is nice. A good idea for clubs is to assign someone who gives kudos to every other club member’s efforts. Spread the happiness, even though it might be a bit fake. Post-Run Drink or Food 39% of us love replenishing our fluids and solids. This is a double-edged sword for me. I realise that I didn’t hydrate properly or feel guilty that I’m probably about to stuff more calories down my throat than I’ve just burned. Weekend Running Morning runs account for 67% of weekend runs or 38% of weekday runs. Go figure, Sherlock! #work #kids Routine Helps 66% of new Retirees say a running routine helped them adjust their life. A surprising 61% also said running helped similarly after adding a child to the family. That must signal an opportunity for running buggy manufacturers! Detailed Stats 100% of 45-54 year old, Brazilian women say a running routine helped with a job change. This is an interesting stat that suggests either my fixation with 45-54-year-old Brazilian women or that the details behind the Strava survey only work best in their major markets. You can explore MANY other angles of the survey at strava.com. ← Back to the Strava Hub
