Final Surge Podcast

Welcome to episode 22 of the final surge podcast where today we talk to Alex Hutchinson, the sweat science writer for Runners World and a go-to resource for the latest in exercise science. We will talk about everything from hydration, training methods. running cadence and beet farms. Please take a minute when you are done and rate us on iTunes.   Let's start out by talking about you, how did you get your start in running and how did it lead you to where you are today. You did a couple of columns this year on running cadence. We have all heard you want to be at 180 steps per minute, but as you pointed out steps per changes with speed. So for a mid-pack runner who is not elite, is cadence something they should even look at? Is there anything showing if you do intentionally change your running form it could lead to other injuries, or is there a way that is recommended to work on the change? Along with cadence is foot placement. Many say land under your body, but I think that video has shown that under your body