Good Form Running
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For many people making the transition, aiming for a cadence of 180 steps per minute (or 3 per second) is the element which requires the most work. A higher cadence works with the other principles to conserve energy by reducing the temptation to over-stride. Keeping this tempo encourages you to run lighter, resulting in a more efficient form that helps to prevent injury.
How to Find it
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Count your right foot strikes for 30 seconds, then multiply by 4.
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Try using this tempo track to set your pace on your next run.
