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Running Cadence

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Low vs. High Running Cadence It can make the same speed feel DRASTICALLY different. A good sweet spot for most is going to be in the 160-190 range. 190 felt a little too quick for myself as a 6ft8 220 pound guy - but the moral of the story is that a faster cadence can help your running feel less heavy and lower the joint impact. 
Working on boosting your cadence is one of the single best things that you can do to improve your running efficiency. Practicing to a metronome (just google it and it