Why Do I Feel More Comfortable at a Lower Cadence?

In this episode of the RunRX podcast, Coaches Valerie and Caroline share why running at a slower cadence is more comfortable for some people. Tune in now!Timestamps of big takeawaysComfortability at a Lower Cadence and Muscle Elasticity[0:35] Coach Caroline tells us she feels more comfortable at a slower cadence, and Coach Valerie explains she doesn’t have a rule for a certain cadence. However, around 180 cadence gives you the ability to use muscle elasticity.[1:46] When it comes to running, three primary forces are at work: gravity, ground reaction force, and muscle elasticity. These forces collaborate as a unit. Its not magic - it's the result of the ability to pull the foot up at the appropriate time.Comfortable Being on the Ground[2:55] In running, you can either push back your foot or you’re reaching with the front. You will never see a runner with both feet in the air. Something more comfortable necessitates more muscular effort but less cardiovascular effort.Control Freak Mentality[3:44] When Coach Valerie started running, she considered herself a control freak. She believes that if her action can be controlled, she can control her run. Running is free-falling, so you need to be comfortable being uncomfortable.Running is Never Effortless[5:10] Running can be the hardest thing to do, and never effortless. The actual pulling of the foot is not an effort nor work but a challenge. The action here is breathing, holding the shoulders, ear, and hips in line.Thoughts on Not Being Able to Let Go[6:39] Coach Valerie suggested that you pay attention to your breathing and where you are. There is no such thing as falling on a treadmill. As a result, it's one of the best places to work on your upper body posing. Lower the speed if you're having trouble with the lower part of your run on a treadmill. Despite running slowly, a high cadence is still possible. People sometimes get stuck because they want to run faster.Curb Run[8:09] Coach Caroline shared her experience during a curb run with Coach Valerie. They did a challenging curb run for 4 minutes. However, they concluded that it wasn’t about speed, falling, or cadence.[9:39] Curb run is a strength and elasticity exercise. It's important to think about moving your feet at a pace that you need to run at. It’s not the lack of fitness but a lack of understanding of how to use your muscle elasticity.[10:30] The main thing to remember about those curb runs is to keep your ears, shoulders, and hips in line. This leads to improved running and fall control.Rate, Review & Subscribe ReminderDon’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts! We’re on Spotify as well!Links mentioned in episode-- Join the membership: https://runrx.fit/join-runrxstrong/-- https://www.runrx.fit/-- Have questions? Email us at [email protected] -- Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runrxfit/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runrx/