What’s the Best Running Cadence? How to Know Your Ideal Step Rate

Опубликовано: 20 Август 2026
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Running form is a hot topic for runners. And running cadence - or your step rate per minute - is a crucial metric for evaluating your technique and running economy.

Cadence depends on speed. And in this video, Jason breaks down how to think about running cadence, what the optimal ranges are, and how to change your cadence through training and cues (https://strengthrunning.com/cues/).

Jason Fitzgerald is a USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the founder of Strength Running (one of the web's most popular running blogs and coaching businesses). A member of the Greatist Expert Network, he's also the 2017 Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year and a contributor to Competitor Magazine, Active, Runner's World, Lifehacker, and other major media.

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