FIRST THINGS FIRST: DETERMINING YOUR STRIDE LENGTH
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6. Convert the whole number and decimal to feet
and inches. For example, 2.84 feet per step is 2‘
and (0.84 * 12 = 10.08) 10”.
2. The 10-Steps Method
This method yields quick, fairly accurate results.
1. Mark a starting point on the ground.
2. With the tips of your shoes at the starting point,
stand with your feet together.
3. Take 10 steps and stop.
4. Mark your stopping point on the ground (the
point at the tips of your shoes).
5. Measure the distance traveled (in feet).
6. Divide the number of feet you traveled by 10 (the
number of steps you took).
7. Convert the whole number and decimal to feet
and inches (for instance 2.84 = 2’ 10”).
3. Approximating
This method is the easiest, but least accurate:
Females
1. Multiply 0.413 by your height in inches.
2. Divide by 12.
3. Convert the whole number and decimal to feet
and inches (for instance 2.84 = 2’ 10”).
Males
1. Multiply 0.415 by your height in inches.
2. Divide by 12.
3. Convert the whole number and decimal to feet
and inches (for instance 2.84 = 2’ 10”).