Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There is a misconception that 180 steps per minute is the optimal number.
Therefore, there are people that believe that you have to maintain a specific cadence to be optimal.
You do NOT have to get STUCK on a specific rhythm.
Cadence is a dynamic variable.
Watch Eliud Kipchoge, who is one of the greatest marathon runners ever.
Watch the difference between him running the 5000m (in 2019) vs. the marathon (2019).
It’s different.
So don’t get stuck on a particular number, find the rhythm that works best for you.
And this can change based on things like how fast you are running, the terrain you are running in, age (10 year gap), and your own unique anatomy (limb length).
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This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running-related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
#runningtechnique #cadence #steprate
There is a misconception that 180 steps per minute is the optimal number.
Therefore, there are people that believe that you have to maintain a specific cadence to be optimal.
You do NOT have to get STUCK on a specific rhythm.
Cadence is a dynamic variable.
Watch Eliud Kipchoge, who is one of the greatest marathon runners ever.
Watch the difference between him running the 5000m (in 2019) vs. the marathon (2019).
It’s different.
So don’t get stuck on a particular number, find the rhythm that works best for you.
And this can change based on things like how fast you are running, the terrain you are running in, age (10 year gap), and your own unique anatomy (limb length).
-
This is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. If you are dealing with persistent running-related injuries, I recommend seeing a healthcare professional.
#runningtechnique #cadence #steprate
