tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674707.post-9194021885873476662008-04-19T09:13:00.000-06:002008-04-19T09:13:00.000-06:00Allen,<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear you have to stop running altogether, but I think you are wise to do so and have a great plan for the xtraning!! And it's only one month, as opposed to a lifetime. Your body definitely is telling you something and as you've discussed on your blog many times, you are in this for the long hall (for life). You don't just want to run today, you want to be able to run for the rest of your life!!<BR/><BR/>So far, my training has been going very well (thanks to your very helpful guidance!!). My next race is tomorrow. The 4M Adidas Run. Should be a beautiful day in Central Park for the run. Only obstical is the Pope is in town, so we're not sure how we are getting in to the race, as some roads have been closed:( We usually drive in, but we're seriously thinking public transportation this time, but can't find any info on what is open/closed. Ahh, nothing is easy.<BR/><BR/>But the training is going very well. I've been in discussions with Bruce, and he made me realize that my training is going well, but that I need to up my stride/cadence for my race. I tried it in training this week and it felt good. He directed me to your blog (once again), to learn about quickening the stride/cadence. I even found a free podcast in itunes, for music a 180bpm. I've been using that.<BR/><BR/>I know it's too late for my race tomorrow, but do you have any suggestions on how I could implement the 180bpm into my races. I've tried counting my strides, each time my right foot hits the pavement and multiplying by two, within a minute. Worked ok during my training run, where I was running at 70% HR, and had 83 hits times 2 = 166bpm, but not sure I can do it for the quicker tempo. LOL<BR/><BR/>You might want to check out my blog where I posted about this on Wednesday, 4/16 & Thursday, 4/17. http://trainingfornycmarathon2009.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>Sorry this got so long. I always appreciate your help and wisdom! Hope your recovery goes well.<BR/><BR/>Joannemom2beccaNalliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473464766700712187noreply@blogger.com