Optimal Running Cadence
By Douglas Bertram, MTCM, L.Ac.. Director of Field Marketing at Newton Running
When out for your next run, experiment with trying to find your “Groove,” or optimal cadence (foot strike rate). Running can and should be largely a passive act. With good posture and a slight forward lean, all that is needed is relaxing into an efficient cadence.
Surprisingly, optimal cadence is about the same for all runners. Speed does not matter. It may be counter intuitive, but an efficient runner running 10 minutes per mile pace has the same cadence as an efficient runner running a 5 minute per mile pace. Check out the full article below
