[header] How to improve your stride [title] Count your steps per minute. [step] Time yourself running for 60 seconds. As you run, count how many times your feet strike the ground. 
Calculating how many steps you take per minute will give you an idea of what your cadence currently is and how much you need to improve. Most runners have a cadence of 150-170 steps per minute, while elite runners will often have a cadence of over 180.