Everybody’s Talking About Us! 

Strive has been making waves recently, thanks to both our program’s unique vision and the passion and talent of our student-athletes.  Read on! 

The Art of Action: Cultivating Confidence & Connection — In this podcast episode, Matt Shamey, Director of Strategic Planning at Strive, reflects on movement, presence, and community—and how these practices build confidence, resilience, and connection.

Runner’s World — Best Pro Experience - STRIVE Trips was named a Best Running Travel Company for its Footsteps of Champions program in Kenya’s Rift Valley.

Selfies or Selfless: The politics of volunteer tourism – Strive Co-Director at the time of publication, Tyler Andrews, is featured on Al Jazeera’s “The Stream” to talk about the politics and ethics of international service work.

Hopkins’ Springhorn and Balcezak a special duo – A feature on Strive-Kenya alum, Hannah Springhorn, who has seen great success as a high schooler and mentions her time with STRIVE as “mind-opening.”

Monta Vista students stay stride for stride with work, training in Kenya – An article on 2014 Strive - Kenya students and the lessons they learned from their service, athletics, and adventure in Iten.

Runner Chases Records; Strives to Help Others – A profile on Strive Co-Director at the time of publication and group leader Tyler Andrews in the lead-up to his attempt on the treadmill half marathon world record – a fundraising event for Strive.

New York Post “Strive Trips: a chance for athletes to expand training, world view” - Article on Strive founder Katherine Trotzuk and the Strive-mission

CA Magazine: “The Accidental Runner”– Profile of Strive Co-Director at the time of publication, and group leader Tyler Andrews

Running Times: “NY’s Cole Townsend Directs his own Running Life” – Profile of Strive-Kenya alum Cole Townsend

If you are interested in writing about Strive or if you are a Strive alum and were featured in a recent publication, please email us at contact@strivetrips.org!