I would be interested to hear what other strategies you guys use when running on rough surfaces.
An even higher cadence.
An even higher cadence.
I also go with relaxed, but slower with shorter strides. The relaxing also seems to promote better form. I've tried going faster on rough asphalt, but only last about 4 miles before my feet get a bit sore. Relaxing with a slower pace lets me get far more mileage, but that's just me.It's almost like my lower legs and feet are dangling and along for the ride provided by the knees and hips. This is an exaggeration, of course, but it increases the feeling that I'm floating or gliding along above the surface -- running lightly