Question on Stride Frequency

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8 years ago 10/27/2016 1:17pm EDT

It's probably not 100% accurate, but my foot pod consistently has my cadence at 95 steps and peaks of even 100. Counting them myself seems to corroborate this. Basically my question is whether or not my strides frequency is actually too high. Its well known that the vast majority of elites have a stride frequency around 180, but I've never read anything that says more frequent than this is better. In fact, I would think my stride frequency suggests I'm not as economical as I could be, and that my stride length might be a little too short. I was never an elite runner, but was probably considered 'above average,' and I know my coach used to use me as an example as someone who ran lightly, with relaxed, quick turn-over, but that was a long time ago and now that I'm older, I wonder if I should re-visit my stride.

8 years ago 10/27/2016 1:38pm EDT

re: DIII Has Been

180 is more like a minimum, elites are 180 and *above*. If you're above this than it doesn't necessarily hinder you and just shows that you're likely landing with minimal braking force. Small stride length on the other hand is a different story. If you've got a small stride length then start doing hills, strides, and wicket/ raw speed work. Tell you nervous system it is okay to push hard.

8 years ago 10/27/2016 4:09pm EDT

re: d-who

d-who wrote:
180 is more like a minimum, elites are 180 and *above*. If you're above this than it doesn't necessarily hinder you and just shows that you're likely landing with minimal braking force. Small stride length on the other hand is a different story. If you've got a small stride length then start doing hills, strides, and wicket/ raw speed work. Tell you nervous system it is okay to push hard.

what is wicket?

8 years ago 10/27/2016 4:13pm EDT

re: nodebate

nodebate wrote:
d-who wrote:
180 is more like a minimum, elites are 180 and *above*. If you're above this than it doesn't necessarily hinder you and just shows that you're likely landing with minimal braking force. Small stride length on the other hand is a different story. If you've got a small stride length then start doing hills, strides, and wicket/ raw speed work. Tell you nervous system it is okay to push hard.
what is wicket?

That's where you leap like a cricket.

8 years ago 10/27/2016 4:13pm EDT

re: nodebate

nodebate wrote:
d-who wrote:
180 is more like a minimum, elites are 180 and *above*. If you're above this than it doesn't necessarily hinder you and just shows that you're likely landing with minimal braking force. Small stride length on the other hand is a different story. If you've got a small stride length then start doing hills, strides, and wicket/ raw speed work. Tell you nervous system it is okay to push hard.
what is wicket?

It's like wicked, but it has strings attached to it

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