Running cadence is key to technique for any runner (runner), an important factor as well as stride length, given that influence runners' speed. We'll explain the most relevant aspects so you can put them into practice.
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THE SPEED AT WHICH WE RUN DEPENDS ON TWO FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS:
- The amplitude.
- Stride frequency, also known as the length and number of steps you take when running.
In simpler terms, the AMPLITUDE It's the length or distance between the foot that touches the ground and the other foot that lands. If you have greater power or propulsion when you land and push off, you'll have greater amplitude.
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On the other hand, the FREQUENCY It has to do with the number of steps you take per minute when running; so as not to confuse you, they are the number of times you have contact with the ground in one minute, That is, the distance from the point of contact of one foot on the ground to the point of contact of the other foot. Just as with amplitude, the faster you go, the higher the frequency will tend to be.
Each person has different characteristics in technique, height and, of course, frequency; the latter can be improved with activities such as skipping Low. In more experienced runners, a higher heart rate may be noticeable, while in beginners, the heart rate will be lower due to improper starting technique, such as a heel strike, which is less efficient.
Remember: The more steps you take, the less impact or injury you will have.
The cadence will depend on the training you carry out, from the experience you have when running, from the good technique that you use, of your body posture, of your ability physics, of your fstrength in the legs and of the anatomy you have. So don't try to keep the same pace as others, as conditions are different and you could put your body at risk.
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