Why Running Hurts (And How Cadence Fixes It for New Runners)

In this video, I’ll show you how to fix overstriding and improve your cadence so you can run smoother and stay injury-free. We’ll go step-by-step—how to measure your cadence, how to use metronome drills to build it up, and how to actually feel the difference in your stride. It’s all super simple and easy to try on your next run. If this helps you, I'm trying to reach my first 500 subscribers, so consider joining -- https://tinyurl.com/SubscribeToJoeSheryak Helpful links- 21-Day Running Program: ▶ 3 Mindset Tips for This Plan- https://youtu.be/4pnaiQPpYVc ▶ Video Explanation- https://youtu.be/MzmLd3Niv4E ▶ Downloadable Guide- https://joesheryak.gumroad.com/l/hlguh Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Biggest Mistake New Runners Make 0:20 The Problem: Overstriding & Low Cadence 0:45 Overstriding in Action (Treadmill/Track Examples) 2:00 Ground Contact Time & Running Efficiency 3:00 How to Measure Your Cadence (Watch & Manual) 5:44 Gradually Increasing Your Cadence 6:58 Using Metronomes & Watch Apps 8:30 Music Playlists to Match Your BPM 9:50 Track Drill Intro: Normal Running vs. “Dribble” 11:32 Progressive Cadence Drills on the Track (150 → 190 SPM) 14:20 How to Integrate Cadence Drills into Your Warm-Up 14:32 Have some Fun If you found this helpful, let me know in the comments! When are you going to start your running journey? What day of the challenge are you on? Or even what struggles are you currently facing?