Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
TechRadar
TechRadar
Harry Bullmore

I tried “Strava sniping” and I ended up trying to topple Usain Bolt’s world record

TechRadar fitness writer Harry Bullmore running by a statue of a fish.

“Strava sniping” isn’t a new concept, but I only discovered it recently. It involves setting out on a run with the sole aim of toppling PBs shared on the popular fitness app by other exercisers in your area.

This is a level of competitiveness (read: pettiness) I can get behind, so I fired up the app and scoped out some nearby segment records. Local legends, I’m coming for you!

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.