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Q&A #124 - Stride length, cadence and running speed; Cross-country skiing as part of winter training

• How do running stride length, cadence and running speed relate to each other? 
• Does it make sense to track or try to alter running stride length or cadence? 
• How to make the most of cross-country skiing training during winter
• Should you establish training zones for cross-country skiing if using it during a relatively short winter season?

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