TRIED. TRUE.TEMPO!
From Coach Toby:
Long runs are great for building endurance. Tempo runs give us the opportunity to focus on improving speed. Tonight we focus on the latter.
I often incorporate this type of short tempo session into my run commutes home from work, work travel, and short Sunday afternoon or evening “weekend wrap-up” runs. I LOVE the challenge and I really appreciate that they only take 30-45 minutes of my time. Small investment. Big gains.
Tempo running is a type of workout where after an easy-pace warm-up, you ease in to a “comfortable hard” pace for a prescribed distance or amount of time. This isn’t an all out sprint or race; think more of along the lines of running at a pace 30 seconds slower than your 5K race pace.
Tonight’s workout:
- 1 mile warm-up
- 2 mile tempo (comfortably hard pace) – start at 10th Ave and JFK, finish at MLK and 9th Ave
- Cool down run back to Kezar Stadium
(approximately 3.5 miles total)
Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2106032191
Please review the route via the link beforehand. I’ll go over the route with you before we get started.
Reminder: It’s headlamp season. When running in the dark, see and be seen. Wear bright and reflective clothes. Run safe!
Tried. True. Tempo. Let’s do it!
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