Running Cadence: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It
Running cadence, or steps per minute (SPM), is the total number of times your feet contact the ground per minute while running, significantly influenc...
By Jordan
Category: Running & Exercise
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Running Uphill: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Practices
Running uphill is not inherently bad; rather, it is a highly beneficial training modality that enhances strength, cardiovascular fitness, and resilien...
By Hart
Running Strides: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Do Them Correctly
Strides in running are short, controlled bursts of sub-maximal speed, typically 100-150 meters, focused on improving running form, economy, and speed ...
By Jordan
Running: Optimal Breathing Strategies for Performance
For most runners, optimal breathing involves a combination of nasal and oral methods, with nasal breathing preferred for lower intensities and oral br...
By Alex
Tempo Runs: Benefits, Structure, and Mastering the 'Comfortably Hard' Effort
To execute a good tempo run, maintain a comfortably hard effort at or slightly above your lactate threshold, focusing on proper warm-up, cool-down, an...
By Hart
Running Tracks: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Optimal Use
Running tracks offer significant biomechanical advantages for structured training, speed work, and impact reduction, making them excellent for specifi...
By Jordan
Runners' Flexibility: Optimal Range, Risks, and Training
Optimal flexibility for runners involves a functional and balanced range of motion that supports efficient movement, prevents injury, and enhances per...
By Alex
Running on Grass: Speed, Biomechanics, and Training Benefits
Running on grass generally results in slower speeds compared to harder surfaces due to increased energy absorption and reduced elastic energy return, ...
By Hart
Running Step Length: Definition, Measurement, Importance, and Optimization
Running step length is the linear distance covered by a single step, measured from one foot's contact to the opposite foot's, fundamentally impacting ...
By Jordan
