5K Running Math - Cadence and Stride Length

IntroductionThis article discusses cadence and stride length for 5k races. I show how I improved my 5k time from 24:53 to 20:47 over 6 months in 2018 (18.0% improvement, 4:06 minutes faster).To read about steps and stride length for sprinters, see also my article on Sprinting Math - Steps and Step Length.1. Basic Running MathAt it’s core, running a 5K race is simple. The goal is to run 5,000 meters as fast as you can. Put one leg in front of the other, pump your arms and legs, run straight ahea

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