Video Analysis: How I Shaved 15 Mins Off My Marathon With Increased Cadence

[@Kentageon]

My cadence is pretty high, but I think I focused too much on turning my feet over and not enough on pushing power out the back. I focused on that today with a vo2 max segment at the end of my long run and was able to go much more quickly than normal and felt a ton of engagement, particularly in my hamstrings. I noticed that my feet kicked up higher behind me naturally as well, which is something I've seen in other very fast runners but have never been able to accomplish. Thanks for posting this video. You might've just helped me unlock a lot of hidden speed!

[@Kyle-hw2jr]

I struggle with cadence and never knew why. Im going to try this out. Thanks!

[@theryandreyer]

thanks for watching!

[@dan-312]

Nice job on improving your cadence. My only hesitation is looking at my stride analysis I am at low 160's when going at 9 minutes/mile pace, but closer to ideal (180) in the low 170's when running at 6 minutes/mile pace. At 6'1" and my head not bouncing much at all, I didn't think I have an issue. Feel free to share any thoughts on my situation. I too have had a lot of recent hip soreness, so maybe something could be off in my form, shoes, or intensity.

[@theryandreyer]

I would focus on power coming out the back. It's easy to increase your cadence when you are running faster. But we want that easy 9 min pacing up from 160. More forward knee drive and less power out the back should help

[@toroddlnning6806]

he is running with exact same techneque, its just that he is running faster on the right one. He probably was in better shape