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* The easiest way to get the right cadence is to run with a metronome, which sets the pace for you. An example of a small metronome would be the [http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-DM50-Compact-Metronome-Blue/dp/B000B5MU4I Seiko DM50 Metronome]. I trained for several months with a similar device, and it helped me immensely. I found it rather loud, so I wrapped it in duct tape to quieten it down.
* A metronome app for a smartphone works and is cheaper, but verify that the app is accurate as there are reports of some that do not keep time correctly.
* Some [[Best Running Watch| running watches]] will display your cadence. The most common source for cadence is a [[Footpod]], but some Garmin watches can get cadence from the [[Heart Rate Monitor]] strap. The watches that provide cadence from an internal accelerometer tend to be less accurate than the other options, but it works if you make some allowances. The best watches will alert you if you're your cadence is out of the range you specify. These watches include See [[http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=9d0533ec8d5f33f78fc65423c5eba89e&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGarmin-Forerunner-Touchscreen-Best Running Watch-Monitor%2Fdp%2FB004XC3MXI Garmin 610], [http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=9d0533ec8d5f33f78fc65423c5eba89e&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGarmin-Forerunner-910XT-GPS-Enabled-Sport%2Fdp%2FB005SPCJ74 Garmin 910XT], [http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=9d0533ec8d5f33f78fc65423c5eba89e&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00IKNDDNK Garmin Fenix 2], and [http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=9d0533ec8d5f33f78fc65423c5eba89e&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGarmin-Forerunner-620-Black-Bundle%2Fdp%2FB00FBYYC90 Garmin 620] (read the caveats for details on which watches have the Fenix2/620 before buyingfunctionality you want.)
* You can [[Remixing Music For Running| remix music]] so that it is a higher tempo.
* Having the correct [[Arm Position]] is important for maintaining your cadence. If your arms are too low it will be quite difficult to keep your cadence high.
