The Internet is WRONG about Cadence

Phily Bowden
Feb 5, 2026 19:2295.7K views

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Check out GOWOD and get a 7 day free trial: https://onelink.to/gowod Go follow Daniel's Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC7d8px62BKPfECAjbOpLTIg/ The internet has lost its mind over running cadence, so let’s talk about it properly. Is there an ideal cadence? Should you be aiming for 180? And why do the pros all seem to sit so high without even trying? Spoiler: if you’re obsessing over cadence, you’re probably focusing on the wrong thing. In this video, I break down why I never look at my cadence data, why trying to force it can actually make you slower (and more injured), and the six things you should be working on instead if you want to run faster, more efficiently, and stay healthy long-term. If you want your cadence to improve naturally (without rage-bait or quick fixes), this one’s for you. Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Phily’s Favourite - Here are a few things I use everyday that I love: *Just to be transparent these are all affiliate links My Watch: https://glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden My Sunglasses: https://rstyle.me/+-jsYsfkgoJDyZPjPvzIDPA Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: editingbydaniel@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com What's in this video ⬇️ 00:00 Why the internet is obsessed with cadence 01:27 What cadence actually is 02:02 Why I never look at cadence 04:30 Golden nugget #1: Mobility 06:40 Fact Check Time 12:45 The Guinea Pig 15:12 Running economy 16:25 Stiffness vs Elasticity 18:12 Stop looking at the numbers #RunningCadence #MarathonTraining #RunningForm #DistanceRunning #RunCoaching #EliteRunning #Cadence #MobilityForRunners #InjuryPrevention #WomensRunning #RoadToLA2028