As a runner, you want to make sure that your feet are spending just enough time on the ground. Too long or too short and you can cause stress on your muscels.

Your goal: 45 steps by your left foot in 30 seconds.

What does this mean? Your left foot should ht the ground 45 times in 30 seconds. Start your stopwatch and begin to count. Stop your watch and look at how long it took you to reach 45 steps. It if is 30 seconds, you have an optimal stride.

To correct your stride, run with someone who meets the goal and try to mimic his or her stride rate. Some other great tips can be found here.

I have to credit Dr. John Definney with all his help and for this tip about correcting your stride rate.