I hear you; I resisted Strava for over a decade, and I was a running coach who warned my clients not to fall into the comparison trap. I also use TrainingPeaks for coaching and logging, so I didn’t need Strava’s data. However, three years ago, I started using it, and it has become my favorite social media app to interact with true runner friends. The key for me is this: keep my Strava private, allow only those I actually know and like to follow me, and I follow only true friends. I don’t give a shit about how my workouts and runs look to others. It’s more of a training journal to post thoughts, reactions, and photos to share with my runner friends.