Join us for Tempo Tuesday every Tuesday at 6:00am! We will run the 5 mile Mayors Loop. If you would like to warm up before 6, arrive at 5:45 to warm up. Run starts at 6. All runners welcome!
1 mile warm-up. 4'ish mile Tempo (10-20 seconds faster than goal half marathon pace), cool-down. 5 miles total. Feel free to extend after or turn around at any point. **It is still dark due to Daylight Savings, so bring a light or use your phone!
Remember as you get going with your training cycle to start short and easy and build up our tempo distance over the next few months. Patients and CONSISTENCY are key! It doesn't matter what pace you start with, the key is to build on your own PERSONAL goals.
What is a Tempo Run?
A tempo run, also known as a lactate threshold run, is a type of workout that is designed to push your pace to your lactate threshold. This is the point at which your body starts producing more lactate than it can clear.
During a tempo run, you'll want to maintain a pace that's just below your lactate threshold so that you can sustain it for an extended period of time, usually 20-50 minutes. The goal is to improve your endurance and ability to maintain a fast pace over a longer distance, which is key for a successful marathon or half marathon race.