Comments on: The truth about running cadence

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 19:34:31 +0000

I have-not paid too much attention to my cadence, so I just had to see what my garmin said for my run today! I had a terrible run in the heat and avg cadence was 172, I think that is what it typically is though. I do know that I increase it going up hills.

By: Dominique Cheylise

Dominique Cheylise — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:09:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing! These are really great tips. I love Spotify for so many reasons, including what you just mentioned! I know that spin instructors also love it because it’s easy to decide what BPM they want their class working to.

By: Farrah

Farrah — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:25:10 +0000

I have no idea what my run cadence is but now I’m curious! I love that spotify feature!

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:29:07 +0000

If you’re mostly out there for the fun of it, than focusing too much on run cadence might take some of the fun away. LOL. Sounds like you’re doing great to me!

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:28:16 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I definitely agree with you on run cadence as part of a much greater whole.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:27:52 +0000

Yes! It would be interesting for you to test your run cadence.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:27:10 +0000

Yes! I haven’t used it in a while, but I really love Spotify running for cadence. I typically would use it when I was tired to help me still have good turnover.

By: Coco

Coco — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:01:52 +0000

I didn’t know spotify had that feature – cool! I need to see if my Garmin has the metronome. I feel like my cadence changes from day to day and I probably do run faster with higher turnover.

By: Kimberly Hatting

Kimberly Hatting — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:31:22 +0000

I have wondered about my cadence. I am tall, with long legs. Making my legs move faster than they want is awkward LOL

By: Michelle @ Running with Attitude

Michelle @ Running with Attitude — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 00:34:02 +0000

I’ve been working with my run coach on improving my cadence. I agree that it’s not a standalone “fix” and should be part of a broader training strategy.