Increasing Cadence

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Increasing Cadence

Unread postby 2011jrogers » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:58 pm

How do I increase cadence and not increase stride distance. Because when I start lowering my pole I start to run on my heals instead of the ball of my feet.

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Re: Increasing Cadence

Unread postby altius » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:48 pm

Do the 20/20 drill.
Its what you learn after you know it all that counts. John Wooden

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Re: Increasing Cadence

Unread postby IAmTheWalrus » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:24 pm

Pay attention to your pole drop too. If you are running with the pole horizontal you have to run n your heels
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