Cadence!
natalie412
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Just switched to the iSmoothRun app and it measures cadence, among other things, and found that my cadence is only 76. Would like to get it up to 90 or so. In my research, a faster cadence translates to more efficient running, fewer injuries, etc. I thought my stride length was fairly short, but I guess to achieve this, I will need to shorten my stride some more. Anyone have any input on this?
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Yep. I keep reading that too. 180 cadence. I count 1-2-3 1-2-3 in my head to try to get three foot falls per second for a 180 cadence. I think you're app must measure at 1/2 speed. Maybe I'll get the foot pod for my Garmin so I can measure mine.0
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Yes it does - not sure if my half tomorrow is the time to work on cadence, but I might play around with it. After all, I will be out there for a long time!!0
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Yes it does - not sure if my half tomorrow is the time to work on cadence, but I might play around with it. After all, I will be out there for a long time!!
You're right there - a race is not the time to try anything new but certainly work on cadence as part of your post-race training. Good luck on your half tomorrow!0 -
Anything between 80-90 is a good range to shoot for. Mine is usually between 85-91 based on my foot pod.0
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Anything between 80-90 is a good range to shoot for. Mine is usually between 85-91 based on my foot pod.
So I am not too far off, then. Shouldn't be much of a change to get it above 80.0 -
I have been trying this: run faster for 20 strides, slow down a bit and catch my breath, run faster for 20 strides again. I've just been doing it this week, trying to build some speed, and I have improved cadence from 76 to 86.
iSmoothRun also has a metronome, you can keep bumping the cadence up a bit each week.0
