The tempo run continues to help you build towards the strongest racing season that you have ever had. Remember,as your race better, increase the pace and tempo of your run. Progression is key to your workouts!
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Tuesday: 1-mile warm up, 20-minute tempo run, 1-mile cool down.
To determine your tempo run pace, add a half-minute to your present mile pace for a 5K. So if you can run 18:30 for a 5K now, that’s a 6:00 pace. Add 30 seconds and your tempo run pace is 6:30 per mile.