I recorded this one from the couchâwith the heater blasting and my iPad outâwhile rejigging workshop sequences. Today I confess something small-but-useful I was wrong about: Strava. For years I resisted it (I thought you needed special gear), then a hike with Kirsty flipped the switch. Now Iâm loving the seamless Apple Watch sync, the community vibe, route ideas when I travel, and the cheeky status hits (hello, Local Legend đ
). Plus, a bigger reminder: before we dismiss something, get curious first.
In This Episode
⢠The cozy couch setup that helped me reset and rethink my workshop sequencing
⢠Why I wrote Strava off for yearsâand the two misconceptions I had
⢠What finally changed my mind (thanks, Kirsty!)
⢠The features I actually use: auto-sync from Apple Watch, photo uploads, effort/zone insights, 3D flyover, local routes, âLocal Legendâ segments
⢠The surprising community benefit: reconnecting with friends around the world through activity updates
⢠The meta-lesson: practice curiosity before you passMy Takeaways
1. Curiosity beats certainty. Ask âhow does this actually work?â before saying no.
2. Make it seamless or it wonât stick. Auto-sync from my Apple Watch made Strava effortless.
3. Community fuels consistency. Seeing others move nudges me to move too.Try This
⢠If youâve resisted a tool, list your assumptions about it, then test one (1) assumption this week.
⢠Going interstate or overseas? Open Strava and search local routes instead of guessing.
⢠Add one photo to your next workoutâit makes the memory richer and your future self will thank you.Tools & Mentions
⢠Strava (free with optional paid features like AI effort/zone analysis & 3D flyovers)
⢠Apple Watch, Peloton app, Final Surge, Nike Run Club (how Iâve been tracking historically)
⢠Mount Coot-tha summit climb (where I became a âLocal Legendâ)Connect
On Strava: search Leanne Hughes and say hi đ
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