I am 5' 7", 120 lb. On my easy runs I am running 8:30-9:00 miles. These runs routinely have an average cadence of around 145. I've actively tried to not let my heels touch/overstride and this appears to make my cadence even closer to 140.
I am 5' 7", 120 lb. On my easy runs I am running 8:30-9:00 miles. These runs routinely have an average cadence of around 145. I've actively tried to not let my heels touch/overstride and this appears to make my cadence even closer to 140.
ernielazlo wrote:
I am 5' 7", 120 lb. On my easy runs I am running 8:30-9:00 miles. These runs routinely have an average cadence of around 145. I've actively tried to not let my heels touch/overstride and this appears to make my cadence even closer to 140.
That’s lower than average for your height, but that’s about it. “Is it too low”… for what exactly? Your two main metrics that determine running performance are oxygen pumping ability (metrics like VO2Max) and running economy (how fast/far you can go per unit O2 volume). Cadence and stride length in combination do determine speed, but are not meaningful metrics to force-optimize unless you are suffering from overstriding-induced injury. Simply by running more and training smart, your body is constantly automatically figuring out the cadence and stride length that makes your running uniquely optimally economical for your body.
This is coming from my garmin. Newish runner here and I'd like to become more efficient. I thought landing more on my midfoot/forefoot would increase my cadence but it appears to do the opposite? which has me stumped that is all
You're fine. Trying to manually alter your bodies natural cadence and footstrike pattern will more than likely result in injury and hinder your overall performance. You will become more efficient as you progress through the sport!