Your activity title is the first thing people see in their feed. A creative title can be the difference between someone scrolling past or stopping to give you a kudo.
We've compiled 50 proven title templates organized by category. Copy, paste, and customize for your next workout.
Running Titles
Running is personal. Your titles should reflect the journey, not just the distance.
Achievement-Based
- "New PB who dis?"
- "Finally broke the [time] barrier"
- "100 days of running - still going"
- "From couch to [distance] in [weeks]"
- "Marathon training week [X] complete"
Emotion-Driven
- "Legs said no, mind said yes"
- "Running from my problems (they're fast)"
- "Therapy session on legs"
- "The comeback is always stronger than the setback"
- "Every kilometre earned, not given"
Weather-Related
- "Rain can't stop won't stop"
- "Summer training hits different at 6 AM"
- "Winter warrior mode: activated"
- "Perfect running weather doesn't exi—oh wait"
- "Chasing the sunrise"
Cycling Titles
Cyclists have their own culture. These titles speak the language.
Distance & Climbing
- "[X] metres of climbing, [X] litres of sweat"
- "Century ride: unlocked"
- "The hills were alive (and trying to kill me)"
- "Flat? In this country? Never."
- "Everesting attempt [X] of [Y]"
Group & Social
- "Sunday social turned into suffering"
- "Dropped... but not forgotten"
- "Coffee ride that escalated quickly"
- "Café stop fully justified"
- "Solo mission, group pace"
Swimming Titles
Pool or open water, swimmers deserve creative titles too.
- "Finding my rhythm, one lap at a time"
- "Open water? Open mind."
- "Chlorine is my perfume"
- "[X] metres closer to my goals"
- "Early bird catches the empty lane"
Cross-Training & Gym
Strength work deserves recognition on Strava too.
- "Rest day? Never heard of her."
- "Building the engine"
- "Core work so tomorrow-me can climb better"
- "Yoga: because flexibility isn't optional"
- "Strength session: legs edition"
Recovery & Easy Days
Even easy days deserve creative titles.
- "Zone 2 and chill"
- "Active recovery (emphasis on active)"
- "Taking it easy (for once)"
- "Shake-out before the big day"
- "Building aerobic base, one slow km at a time"
Race Day & Events
Your race deserves a title that matches the occasion.
- "[Race Name] 2026: Done."
- "From start line nerves to finish line tears"
- "Months of training, [X] hours of racing"
- "Everything hurt and I regret nothing"
- "That's a wrap on [Event Name]"
Humour & Personality
Sometimes you just need to make people smile.
- "I exercise so I can eat more"
- "Outrunning my Netflix queue"
- "Calories don't count if you earn them"
- "The snacks earned this workout"
- "Plot twist: I actually enjoyed this"
Pro Tips for Writing Titles
Beyond templates, here's what makes titles work:
- Be specific: "10K in the rain" beats "Morning run"
- Show personality: Let your sense of humour shine through
- Tell a story: Even a short title can hint at a bigger narrative
- Use numbers: Concrete achievements grab attention
- Stay authentic: The best titles feel genuine, not forced
The Bottom Line
Your Strava title is prime real estate. Use it wisely, and you'll see more engagement on every activity you post.
Start with one category that fits your training, experiment with different styles, and find what resonates with your community.