I heard somewhere that the most efficient turnover for a distance runner is 3 strides per second, making it around 180 strides per minute.
A few people I have talked to have told me this. Is it at all true?
Leg Turn-Over Ratio
Moderator: George Payan
Re: Leg Turn-Over Ratio
Yes, this is the optimal stride rate for M.D. runners.Runner wrote:I heard somewhere that the most efficient turnover for a distance runner is 3 strides per second, making it around 180 strides per minute.
A few people I have talked to have told me this. Is it at all true?
Regards,
Max.
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Never be afraid to take a profit.
Walk early, walk often.