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→Changing Cadence
* The [[Best Running Watch|Best Running Watches]] have support for a [[Footpod]] that will display and record your cadence.
* The easiest way to modify your cadence is to run with a metronome, which sets the pace for you. An example of a small metronome would be the [http://go.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000B5MU4I Seiko DM50 Metronome]. I trained for several months with a similar device, and it helped me immensely. I found it rather loud, so I wrapped it in duct tape to quieten it down.
** You can also get a metronome app for a smartphone, but verify that the app is accurate as there are reports of some that do not keep time correctly. * You can also [[Remixing Music For Running|Remixing Music For Running]] so that it is a higher tempo.
==The adaptation process==
To start off, the change in cadence will feel very strange. I remember adjusting my cadence, and felt like my shoes were tied together! My steps were so short and fast that things felt all wrong. It took several weeks to adjust, but when the adjustment did take place, my running improved dramatically. I credit cadence as a key part of my success in going from a 4+ hour marathon to sub-3 hour and is one of my [[Running Breakthroughs]].