Are These Myths about Running Cadence Increasing Your Injury Risk?

Published: Feb. 25, 2022, 5:01 a.m.

If you\u2019ve been running for any length of time, you\u2019ve probably heard of the term \u201crunning cadence\u201d. You may have even tried to improve yours.

However, is it possible you\u2019re falling victim to one of the many myths about running cadence?\xa0

On this episode of Run to the Top Podcast, we\u2019re going to explore your running cadence, including\u2026

  • why focusing on your cadence can be an important tool for gaining speed with lower injury risk,
  • some myths about the ideal cadence for runners, and I\u2019ll explain
  • a few techniques for improving your cadence to help you get faster quicker

Definitely a must listen if you\u2019re a beginner who knows nothing about cadence or if you\u2019re a veteran who may be making many of the common mistakes with cadence.

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