Don't call it trail running - our journey to "the fells," plus top training and nutrition tips from November

Also inside: One of the most inspiring runners we've ever met. [STRAVA NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS] [STRAVA NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS] [This Ain't Trail Running!] Many say that England doesn't have mountains, but chase a fell runner for a day and you'll be begging for the flats. Check out a breathtaking photo essay on home, community and running in the UK's Lake District. [VIEW PHOTOS] [Brooks North Pole Challenge] [Stay Fit for the Holidays] From cookie hangovers to weather as cold as the North Pole, there's no tougher season to be active. Join the Brooks North Pole Run Club Challenge and start 2017 strong. [JOIN CHALLENGE] [Find your fit] [You Probably Need More Shoes] You don't always run the same way, so why should you always run in the same shoe? How variety in training and footwear can make you a faster and healthier runner. [UP YOUR SHOE GAME] [Recovery Food] [Real Recovery Food] Advice from a few female cyclocross athletes who've figured out which natural foods foods help them recover. [READ MORE] [Western States Runner] [Our Only 2017 Western States Runner] After a lot of deliberation, laughter, a couple tears and mostly just flat out awe of all the amazing applicants, we've chosen this year's entry winner. [SEE WHO] Follow Strava [Facebook] [Twitter] [Snapchat] [Instagram] © 2016 Strava Inc., All rights reserved. 500 3rd Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94107. Please do not reply to this email. If you no longer wish to receive emails please update your Strava [email settings] or [unsubscribe]. [View online]