Run with a bounding stride (4)

I believe the answer is:

lope

(Other definitions for lope that I've seen before include "Run with long steps carrying pole" , "Run along easily" , "Slow pace" , "Walk with long strides" , "Bound along carrying pole" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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