⚡️Tempo runs are done at a pace that is the fastest that a runner can aerobically run.
🚀Tempo runs improve a runner's ability to clear and use lactate.
🔥Tempo runs teach the body to sustain a faster pace before going into oxygen debt.
💪Tempo runs are important for runners who want to improve their race times.
🏃♀️Tempo runs can be customized based on race pace or heart rate.
What is a tempo run?
—A tempo run is a workout done at a pace that is sustainable for about an hour, or around 85-90% of maximum heart rate. It is also known as a lactate threshold or threshold workout.
Why are tempo runs important for runners?
—Tempo runs are important because they help improve endurance, lactate buffering, and the ability to run faster before going into oxygen debt. They are crucial for runners who want to improve their race times.
How do I calculate my tempo pace?
—Tempo pace can be calculated based on race pace or heart rate. If using race pace, it is typically between your 10K and half marathon race pace. If using heart rate, it is around 85-90% of your maximum heart rate.
Can I do tempo runs at any time of the year?
—Yes, tempo runs can be done at any time of the year. They are sustainable and aerobic, so they won't contribute to burnout or overtraining.
What other workouts can I do that incorporate tempo runs?
—Other workouts that incorporate tempo runs include fartleks and mile repetitions. These workouts can be adjusted based on your fitness level and goals.
00:00This video focuses on the tempo run, which is considered the most important workout for runners.
00:17A tempo run is a lactate threshold workout done at a sustainable pace.
01:30Tempo runs are important because they improve lactate buffering and the ability to run faster before going into oxygen debt.
03:00Tempo pace can be calculated based on race pace or heart rate.
05:47Tempo runs can be incorporated into different types of workouts, such as classic tempo runs, fartleks, and mile repetitions.
