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I meant when i’ve been trying to improve my cadence my legs feel like they’re going too fast and I can’t seem to sustain it.
What are you measuring your cadence with?
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I meant when i’ve been trying to improve my cadence my legs feel like they’re going too fast and I can’t seem to sustain it.
Just the nike app. Not sure how accurate it is but @squidly diddly will confirm I do seem to run with a massive stride.What are you measuring your cadence with?
Just the nike app. Not sure how accurate it is but @squidly diddly will confirm I do seem to run with a massive stride.
You’ve got it pretty much spot on. Cheers, i’m hoping to get out on a run later on, is it just going to be a case of patience until it feels more natural?Ok, this is making a bit more sense now. You might well be a stride runner rather than a cadence runner (which one you naturally alter to change pace).
Without knowing you I'm going to guess you're quite tall & your foot strikes are out in front of your hips & feel quite hard.
If this is the case try concentrating on landing with your front foot directly below your hips & keeping the strike as light as possible.
You’ve got it pretty much spot on. Cheers, i’m hoping to get out on a run later on, is it just going to be a case of patience until it feels more natural?
I can confirm thisJust the nike app. Not sure how accurate it is but @squidly diddly will confirm I do seem to run with a massive stride.
Any recommendations for a decent watch to monitor heart rate and track distance?
I can't really justify anything over £200-£250.
You’ve got it pretty much spot on. Cheers, i’m hoping to get out on a run later on, is it just going to be a case of patience until it feels more natural?
Managed 5k across 2 runs. Nike run only lets you check after a run has ended frustratingly.How did you get on?
Update: running is causing intense pain in my knee after a few miles, each time I run. I've got one of those elastic support things and new, better trainers to see if that helps, but I think I'm going to have to walk a fair bit of it.I'm doing my first Great North Run in September, raising money for Durham Samaritans. Although I tried to keep going, I eventually had to accept that I didn't have the time to volunteer for them anymore a few months ago, so this is my parting gift to them.
I've never run for more than 45 minutes before.
Oh that is a right shame.Firstly are you able to defer....running or even walking that distance injured would not be good.Update: running is causing intense pain in my knee after a few miles, each time I run. I've got one of those elastic support things and new, better trainers to see if that helps, but I think I'm going to have to walk a fair bit of it.
Anyone else going to walk the GNR?
I'll take a look! I think I'll going to walk the whole lot, rather than risk the strain on my knee from running. It doesn't hurt at all when walking.Oh that is a right shame.Firstly are you able to defer....running or even walking that distance injured would not be good.
If you are adamant you want to try running but think you'll end up walking the. Look at jeffing., I have just discovered "jeffing". It's a planned run/walk/run strategy/technique. If you Google Jeff Galloway it will give you an idea of whether it's something you want to consider. Basically, if you are going to walk then doing it planned, from the beginning will reduce strain, help you to enjoy the experience and probably not slow you down as much as you think.
PS I'm certainly no expert, I'm just a beginner but thought the jeffing info could be of use.
You might have git long legs, therefore your cadence is naturally lower?Discovered recently that my cadence is pretty poor while running. Around the high 140’s and low 150’s. Even when I was making good progress with improving times earlier in the year it was around the same. Any tips on how to improve it? After doing research it seems working on it could help me massively. I’ve started off doing short runs with a metronome aswell as trying to using running playlists and running to the beat but feels like my legs are going far too quick without covering the distance.
I do have fairly long legs like but not freakishly long. One of the lads I do run with is similar height and his cadence is much higher. When i’ve researched it, it does sound like I over-stride.You might have git long legs, therefore your cadence is naturally lower?
I recommend going to see a physio. May seem pricey at about £30-40 but for the sake of one session they can tell you what is wrong and they will likely give you some strength exercises and tips to overcome it.Update: running is causing intense pain in my knee after a few miles, each time I run. I've got one of those elastic support things and new, better trainers to see if that helps, but I think I'm going to have to walk a fair bit of it.
Anyone else going to walk the GNR?
I see a physio regularly but do need to book an appointment for the next week or so.I recommend going to see a physio. May seem pricey at about £30-40 but for the sake of one session they can tell you what is wrong and they will likely give you some strength exercises and tips to overcome it.
I have a weakness in my right lower leg. Painful atm but when I start the strength training it goes and then I get lazy and it comes backI see a physio regularly but do need to book an appointment for the next week or so.