Running Cadence Myths Busted: Should You Really Run at 180 Steps Per Minute?

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order! In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci tackle some of your most pressing running questions. We kick things off with listener shoe dilemmas ahead of the Chicago Marathon (02:00), debate the Nike Vomero Plus (07:15), and share thoughts on sticking with what works before race day (15:20). We hear the inspiring story of a new runner turned 10K addict (17:30), and dive into SI joint injuries and tough race decisions (21:00). Patrick asks about quantity vs. quality in training (32:30), and then it’s time for the big one: cadence myths and the 180 steps per minute debate (40:30). We explore Jack Daniels’ famous study (51:30), running slow to run fast (56:00), and our own cadences. Later, we talk pain caves—5K vs. marathon (01:00:30), destination racing in Honolulu (01:11:30), and whether Toronto is the right BQ course (01:18:00). Finally, Patrick asks if AI can predict his Boston attempt (01:20:00). -------📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at podcast@marathonhandbook.com.🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives. #running #marathontraining #cadence #runningscience #marathonhandbook