Running cadence is the number of steps taken per minute. Cadence varies by individual; height, weight, leg and stride length and running ability will determine your optimal cadence.
180 steps per minute used to be the old reliable standard. Read what the new research has to say.
“Everyone’s cadence is different, and having a faster or more “optimal” number doesn’t necessarily make you a better runner.”
Should We Really Care About Cadence?
Article by Hailey Middlebrook for Runner’s World
