The Stride blog
How to make running fun, stay motivated, and turn your runs into a game you can win.
The game
What is territory running? The game turning cities into turf
Run a loop and the area inside becomes yours — until a rival steals it. Here’s how territory running works and why it’s so addictive.
June 22, 2026 · 5 min read →
Apps
Best running apps in 2026 (free & paid, honestly reviewed)
The best running apps for tracking, training, and actually staying motivated — honest picks including Strava, Nike Run Club, Runna, and Stride.
June 22, 2026 · 8 min read →
Beginners
Couch to 5K: a beginner’s guide to your first 5K
A free, beginner-friendly couch to 5K plan with a week-by-week schedule, the run-walk method, and the tips that decide whether you actually finish.
June 22, 2026 · 7 min read →
Motivation
How to stay motivated to run: 12 tricks that actually work
No motivation to run? Twelve science-backed tricks to make yourself want to lace up — from streaks and loss aversion to turning runs into a game.
June 22, 2026 · 8 min read →
Games
Best running games that actually make you run (2026)
The running games and apps worth your time — from Zombies, Run! to territory games like Stride — and exactly who each one is best for.
June 22, 2026 · 7 min read →
Motivation
How to make running fun: 9 ways to actually enjoy it
You don’t hate running — you hate how it feels. Nine practical, science-backed ways to turn the grind into something you look forward to.
June 22, 2026 · 6 min read →