CFE: Running Cadence

CFE Thursday at the track was one of the most challenging workouts that I’ve had in a while. After working on our running cadence –– the number of steps that touch the ground or our turnover in a minute. Jeff used an app on his phone to pace our cadence. We did a few drills running at 90 and 92 times. He said a cadence of 90 or higher is ideal. World class runners more than double this number. 
I felt really bouncy and light but it’s something to keep in mind while I am running. Jeff said focusing on our cadence will help shorten our strides. My strides were definitely shorter. 

Our WOD:
Run 200 metres, rest 1 to 2 minutes; run 400 metres, rest 1 to 2 minutes: run 600 metres.
Repeat 3 times. Run faster then the previous set. The final set should be the fastest.

I ran in my vibram five fingers again. I had a bitch of a job to get my left one on but I am happy I did. I felt more comfortable doing the speedwork. I was even more conscious of my technique. Jeff commented that I run differently in them. I’m still not sure whether this was for the better or not.

There were three of us doing the drills. I ignored the other two people and ran at my own pace. I paced myself pretty good for the first and second rounds. My 200 and 400 on the final round were the fastest. I didn’t start my watch for the final 600 metres and I am confident it definitely wasn’t my fastest time. I was huffing and puffing at the end of it. That’s what I like to see, says Jeff when we finished.

Good session. After the session, I ran 3.5k with Michelle. She was waiting patiently while we finished. My legs were toast. This morning as I write my post, my legs still feel a shade of toast. That’s a good sign of great workout.

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