Should YOU increase your Cadence?

This week's question comes from Gemma Edmonds: "I love running! Although I’m not very good at it, I enjoy it, and it really helps with my mental health. I tend to run three to four times a week, and I’ve participated in a couple of 50K races. Unfortunately, I got injured, likely due to a lack of strength training. My physiotherapist says I need to increase my cadence from 160 to 180. However, when I try to do this, my heart rate rises, putting me in zone four or five. So, how should I approach my easy sessions? Should I focus on improving my cadence, form, and injury prevention, or should I concentrate on my heart rate, which means running slower with larger steps and a lower cadence?" https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/ Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. Precision Fuel & Hydration - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z Brew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell! The opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the coaches and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Precision Fuel & Hydration. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Tea & Trails Podcast & Precision Fuel & Hydration assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Amazon links are affiliate links. Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexq Celeste Yvonne's - https://amzn.to/40FYLK9 Fix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0 Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7e ROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2 NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15Lr The Daily Stoic - https://amzn.to/44qDm9j