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Run To the Top Podcast, one of the first and only running podcast dedicated to making

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According to the dictionary, the definition of cadence is a rhythmic pattern or flow of sounds, motions, or events.

In running, we use it to describe the pattern or number of steps you run per minute.

The number of strides you take and the length of each one determines how fast you will go.

Most of us want to run faster with less effort and less chance of injury.

And one of the best ways for new or developing runners to get faster is to increase your

cadence.

But if it were just as simple as, just speed up your feet and you'll run faster, we'd all be doing that right now.

On today's Run to the Top Podcast, I'm going to explore your running cadence.

I'll go over why focusing on your cadence can be an important

tool for gaining speed with lower injury risk, some myths about the ideal cadence for runners,

and I'll explain a few techniques for improving your cadence to help you get faster quicker.

And later on in the show I'll let you know this week's secret code word that unlocks access to all sorts of cool giveaways from runnersconnect.net.

So be sure to listen up for that.

Before we get started I wanted to let you know of an important programming change here at the run to the top.

As many of you know I started these bonus episodes each week because I really felt the need for in-depth coaching tips on everything running.

They have been an awesome compliment to our interview shows and I have loved reading the positive reviews

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