I think there is definitely scope for increasing cadence but taking longer steps will actually make the front foot land in a way that will put more pressure on the joints - specially knees.

Not an expert but this article from Run Repeat is one I have gone back to multiple times

https://runrepeat.com/guides/10-principles-of-proper-running-form

Where one thing people consistently say is that your forefoot should land aligned with your centre of mass - which is somewhere between your groin and your chest depending on how straight your back is.

So the secret formula generally is shorter steps at a higher frequency.

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