Cadence (also known as "stride rate") refers to the number of steps you take per minute. You can also think of it as the number of times per minute that your feet hit the ground.

I have found downhill running helpful for increasing stride rate. Why is this? Running downhill forces your feet to move quickly so that you don't fall forward. If your feet don't keep up, you're likely to fall. So, your feet compensate by moving faster.

Using a metronome (there are many different ones available for free download on your smartphone) has also been helpful for me. By having an audio reference of how fast a certain cadence is, I can match my steps to the beats.

At the end of the day, cadence is especially helpful for building speed and preventing injuries. Regarding injury prevention, a faster cadence typically means that your feet land softer versus a slower cadence that would require longer and more intense strides (which is a recipe for potential injuries).

Find out more at https://what-the-run.pinecast.co