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The Internet is WRONG about Cadence

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The Internet is WRONG about Cadence

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The Internet is WRONG about Cadence

Phily Bowden›
Feb 5, 202619:22119.2K views
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The internet has lost its mind over running cadence, so let’s talk about it properly.

Is there an ideal cadence? Should you be aiming for 180? And why do the pros all seem to sit so high without even trying? Spoiler: if you’re obsessing over cadence, you’re probably focusing on the wrong thing.

In this video, I break down why I never look at my cadence data, why trying to force it can actually make you slower (and more injured), and the six things you should be working on instead if you want to run faster, more efficiently, and stay healthy long-term.

If you want your cadence to improve naturally (without rage-bait or quick fixes), this one’s for you.

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What's in this video ⬇️
00:00 Why the internet is obsessed with cadence
01:27 What cadence actually is
02:02 Why I never look at cadence
04:30 Golden nugget #1: Mobility
06:40 Fact Check Time
12:45 The Guinea Pig
15:12 Running economy
16:25 Stiffness vs Elasticity
18:12 Stop looking at the numbers

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