Is 180 the perfect cadence?

No single number fits everyone; height, speed and terrain all change it.

Will the phone keep clicking in my pocket?

Keep the screen on and the page open; some phones pause sound when locked.

Can I use music instead?

Yes, songs at your target BPM work the same way.

Metronome for Running – Cadence at 160

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Cadence is how many steps you take per minute. Count your steps for 30 seconds and double it to find your current cadence, then set the metronome about 5% higher and match each footstrike to a click. Many runners land between 160 and 180 steps per minute; a slightly higher cadence often means shorter, lighter steps. Raise it gradually over weeks.

Step by step

Count your steps for 30 seconds and double the number.
Set the metronome about 5% higher, in 1/4 or with no accent.
Match each footstrike to a click for a few minutes at a time.

At a glance

Current cadence	Try	Note
150 spm	157–158 BPM	Small step up
165 spm	172–173 BPM	Typical range
175 spm	Keep it	Already in the common range

How to use a metronome for running cadence

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