Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard explains how cadence (aka step rate) can be used as a tool to run effectively. He'll help you avoid injury and systematically implement it into your runs to achieve better results.
Top Takeaways

"It's widely accepted that increasing your step rate can decrease or lower impact."
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"A step doesn't count until your foot makes contact with the ground."
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"For most people, 165 to 175 is that sweet spot."
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Episode Highlights

[00:22] Intro
[01:47] Today's topic: How to use cadence to reduce injury risk and increase speed.
[02:08] What is cadence or step rate?
[04:27] Why do new runners have a low step rate?
[06:51] Reasons why increasing your step rate reduces impact.
[10:43] How do you calculate step rate?
[14:06] How to implement increasing your step rate into running.
[22:43] FAQs on cadence.

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