tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post1093006201704467101..comments2023-11-05T11:44:40.480+00:00Comments on Run Petra Run!: the future is bright, the future lies with Advanced MarathoningPetrarunshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-21254758405683076522007-05-19T20:40:00.000+00:002007-05-19T20:40:00.000+00:00I will vouch for Shirley. I used to think I was s...I will vouch for Shirley. I used to think I was slow because my legs were short, but Shirley and I are about the same height, so out the window goes that excuse. We also happen to be the same age, so there goes another one! :-)<BR/><BR/>To help with training turnover, I use the podcast Podrunner. DJ Steveboy produces 1 hour mixes from 135 to 180 bpm. When I started using it was running around 155 bpm. I now train between 170 and 175 (slow runs around 165) but will be working back up to 180. 180 bpm is the turnover that elite runners have. I just shorten my stride a bit, relax the legs and hips and let it go! Start with the slower mix and work your way up. It works great!<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your marathon training! I am looking forward to training with everyone through the summer for those October marathons (Marine Corp is the week after Amsterdam).MarathonChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-40076168771112621782007-05-14T16:38:00.000+00:002007-05-14T16:38:00.000+00:00Hey, I'm a short, sturdy diesel too :-) When you g...Hey, I'm a short, sturdy diesel too :-) <BR/><BR/>When you get to doing speedwork, focus on leg turnover rate. I used to think that taller runners have the advantage because of their long legs. Then I trained with a coach who was about 5'6" and short-legged, and very fast. He didn't let me get away with thinking that I couldn't run fast because of my build.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in your training!!!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-71888863643985816622007-05-13T14:27:00.000+00:002007-05-13T14:27:00.000+00:00It looks like you will be running smart! I am loo...It looks like you will be running smart! I am looking forward to "training" with you!<BR/><BR/>It's going to be a great summer!Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542368231175080980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-6255577523438370882007-05-13T13:36:00.000+00:002007-05-13T13:36:00.000+00:00Petra,Congratulations on your marathon training pl...Petra,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your marathon training plan! And I agree; Shirley Perly is fabulous.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that running certainly calms the stormy river of life. At the moment (and for almost a week) I feel under-the-weather and have not ran. It's as if I totally want to... but haven't made myself do it. I think I could... but I have not. Not good! <BR/><BR/>Also, congratulations on your little ones being ready to go to school. That, in itself, is an accomplishment!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.com