
From the archive: Kudos, leaderboards, QOMs: how fitness app Strava became a religion
From The Audio Long Read
Published 1/14/2026
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2020: the Strava app offers community, training data and motivation to millions of athletes. Even runners who dislike tech can’t bear to be…







