I recorded this one from the couch—with the heater blasting and my iPad out—while 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 I’m loving the seamless Apple Watch sync, the community vibe, route ideas when I travel, and the cheeky status hits (hello, Local Legend 🏅). 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 years—and 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, “Local Legend” segments
• The surprising community benefit: reconnecting with friends around the world through activity updates
• The meta-lesson: practice curiosity before you pass

My Takeaways

1. Curiosity beats certainty. Ask “how does this actually work?” before saying no.
2. Make it seamless or it won’t 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 you’ve 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 workout—it 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 I’ve been tracking historically)
• Mount Coot-tha summit climb (where I became a “Local Legend”)

Connect

On Strava: search Leanne Hughes and say hi 👋

Got your own “I was wrong about…” story? Reply and tell me—might turn this into a mini-series.

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