Track & Field
Cadence Ladder
Reduce overstriding
12 min
6 x 90 seconds
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward reduce overstriding.
Instructions
- 1Run at an easy pace with a metronome set five steps above your normal cadence.
- 2Shorten the stride to match the beat; keep effort constant.
- 3Recover 60 seconds between reps.
What to focus on
Foot landing under the hips, not out in front.
Recommended reps
6 x 90 seconds
Common mistake
Speeding up instead of shortening the stride.