Cadence guide ↓ Improving cadence as a runner, which is the numbers of steps you take per minute, can enhance efficiency, reduce injury risk, and improve overall running performance. Here’s how to do it: - Know you starting point: while running, count the steps of one foot for 15 seconds, then multiply by 8 (x2 for both legs, x4 for one minute). This gives you your steps per minute (SPM). - Set a goal cadence: most runners naturally run with a cadence that’s too low. A good range is 170–180 SPM,