{"id":48894,"date":"2023-01-30T11:51:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T11:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=48894"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"tempo-run-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Faster, Stronger: Incorporate Tempo Run Workouts Into Your Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#What_Is_A_Tempo_Run_Example\" >What Is A Tempo Run Example?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#How_Do_You_Structure_A_Tempo_Run\" >How Do You Structure A Tempo Run?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Traditional_Tempo\" >Traditional Tempo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Tempo_Intervals\" >Tempo Intervals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Negative-Split_Tempo\" >Negative-Split Tempo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Race-Pace_Tempo\" >Race-Pace Tempo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Is_Tempo_Run_A_Speed_Workout\" >Is Tempo Run A Speed Workout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#How_Many_Times_A_Week_Should_You_Do_Tempo_Runs\" >How Many Times A Week Should You Do Tempo Runs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Tempo_Run_Workouts\" >What Are The Benefits Of Tempo Run Workouts?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#May_Enhance_The_Blood_Flow\" >May Enhance The Blood Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#May_Improve_Cardiovascular_Fitness\" >May Improve Cardiovascular Fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#Provides_Mental_Stimulation\" >Provides Mental Stimulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tempo-run-workout\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel your running routine has become as monotonous as the tick-tock of a metronome? Would you like to jazz it up a little? Look no further, a tempo run workout is your way to go! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These high-energy sessions should get your legs moving and your heart pumping while helping you enhance your speed and endurance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-tempo-run-2911659\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And this is the entire purpose of a tempo run \u2013 to improve your speed and enable you to hold a challenging pace longer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are all set to raise your strength threshold, explore all the ins and outs of a tempo workout. This article would be an excellent place to start in this endeavor. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we have rounded up the nitty-gritty of this routine for our readers to gain more perspective. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look!<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Tempo_Run_Example\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Tempo Run Example?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tempo run pace is the effort level you can maintain for roughly an hour or so in a race. This sustained effort allows your body to run fast for an extended period, whether training for a half or a 5k marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily find a running pace that you can maintain for 20 minutes, but a tempo pace should last for around 45-60 minutes. If you struggle to determine the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hill-running-workout\/\">ideal pace<\/a>, the following cue might help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to perform a tempo run workout at 25 to 30 seconds per mile slower than your current 5k speed. Or consider keeping it 15 to 20 seconds per mile slower than your 10k pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding an ideal pace for tempo runs will help you to curate a running routine. This will be a high-quality workout and soon will become an indispensable component of your training.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Structure_A_Tempo_Run\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Structure A Tempo Run?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the advantage of tempo <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-running-in-the-morning\/\">runs<\/a>, let&#8217;s learn how to structure one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to start tempo running when you already have some experience running rather than after a long break. Choose a midweek run day and begin with a dynamic warm-up followed by some soothing miles to warm up your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that tempo runs require an effort level of 6-8 out of 10. For example, if you intend to run a marathon, you should stay near the lower range of 6 out of 10, but if it is time for a 5k or 10k race, pumping up your effort to an 8 will be more beneficial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track down good trails and be mindful of your tempo while tempo running to ensure you get the most out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some tempo run workouts that could help to raise your threshold:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Tempo\"><\/span><strong>Traditional Tempo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start and end the run with a 1-mile warm-up and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-cycling-better-than-running\/\">cooling down<\/a>. Run the initial and ending miles at a leisurely pace. Run these miles at a 30-45 seconds slower pace than your 5k racing pace. For instance: 1-mile warm-up, 2 miles at a tempo pace, and 1 mile for cooling down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626-1024x576.png\" alt=\"tempo run workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207626.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breathing-techniques-for-running\/\"><i>Breathing Techniques For Running: Make Your Runs More Fun!<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tempo_Intervals\"><\/span><strong>Tempo Intervals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, starting this workout with a 1-mile warm-up and cooling down would be best. Run the beginning and ending miles at a conversational pace. For the miles between, switch between a 5-minute fast and a 5-minute slow interval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fast interval should be covered at 25-30 seconds slower than your 5k pace. Continue switching between these fast and slow intervals until you hit the last cool-down mile. For example, 1-mile warm-up, 3-mile alternating 5-min fast pace and 5-min slow pace intervals, then end this routine with a mile of cooling down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative-Split_Tempo\"><\/span><strong>Negative-Split Tempo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tempo run routine teaches your mind and body that you can pull it out on the back half of the run. You have to run the first half at a conversational speed. Then, run the back half at a tempo pace while creating a negative split. For example, run at an easy pace for 3 miles, then run back 3 miles at a tempo pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Race-Pace_Tempo\"><\/span><strong>Race-Pace Tempo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workout is excellent for those training for a half or full marathon. Start and end these runs with a 1-mile warm-up and cooling down. Run the miles in between at full or half marathon race pace. For example, a 1-mile warm-up, followed by a 4-mile race pace and ending with a mile for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-signs-of-overtraining\/\">cooling down<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tempo_Run_A_Speed_Workout\"><\/span><strong>Is Tempo Run A Speed Workout?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo running is a speed workout that falls in the same category as fartlek and interval workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/uk\/training\/a774141\/whats-the-difference-between-fartlek-tempo-and-interval-runs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While tempo runs may look similar to interval training, they are actually very different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo runs involve sustaining a tempo pace effort for 20 to 30 minutes straight, while interval training requires stopping and starting in repetitions. This running style may build up your body\u2019s speed endurance so that you can better handle race day distances, whether for 5k or more extended distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To optimize the tempo run workout for 5k, push yourself to go fast enough to feel fatigued at the end. Tempo pace varies from person to person but should provide an intensity level that pushes you to work hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Times_A_Week_Should_You_Do_Tempo_Runs\"><\/span><strong>How Many Times A Week Should You Do Tempo Runs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo run workouts are an invaluable component of training for any race and should be part of your routine. But try to limit tempo run workouts to one to two times per week and combine them with speed work and weekly long <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/negative-splits-running\/\">runs<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/tempo-run#Tempo-run-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the maximum benefit on race day, tempo run workouts should begin within the first 2-3 weeks of your training plan and remain consistent throughout it, depending on its length. Rest days are essential too. Make sure to take a few rest days between each tempo run workout to avoid overtraining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While tempo runs and other kinds of intense speed work can produce incredible results for your performance, it is vital to remember that &#8220;more is not better&#8221; in this case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating tempo runs into every training session would be unwise as this could lead to severe exhaustion and injuries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsperformancebulletin.com\/training\/endurance-training\/tame-your-tempo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A single tempo run workout per week can still improve your strength significantly. Veteran runners may double their intensity by including a second tempo or interval workout, but you won&#8217;t miss out if you stick to one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Tempo_Run_Workouts\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Tempo Run Workouts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the proper workout can be daunting, but tempo runs could provide the solution. These types of exercises combine aerobic and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-for-weight-loss\/\">anaerobic exercise<\/a>, making them an excellent option for anyone looking to take their training to a new level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tempo run is designed to improve speed, promote muscular endurance and help athletes develop a target pace for events such as marathons or races (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/10.1080\/17461391.2019.1694077\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Studies have also shown that tempo workouts can monitor progress and push your body to greater fitness than traditional exercises like running intervals and fartleks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7183043\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, unlocking the benefits of tempo runs could provide you with the tools needed to reach your unique goals. Here are the perks that may come your way when you include a tempo run workout in your training:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43333 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5953-1024x576.png\" alt=\"tempo run workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5953.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5953-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5953.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5953.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Enhance_The_Blood_Flow\"><\/span><strong>May Enhance The Blood Flow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know that the lactate threshold predicts <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-hill-running\/\">distance-running<\/a> performance (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/530025\/\">9<\/a>). Unfit people have a lower lactate threshold than those who aren\u2019t. The more fit you are, the higher your lactate threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tempo run aids in this process by clearing the lactate acid and increasing your overall lactate threshold. So, the tempo running delays the point at which your lactate levels may begin to rise, hence, postponing the point where you feel fatigued. Eventually, your body feels rejuvenated with higher stamina and speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research suggests that tempo training as part of a running routine may improve the body&#8217;s ability to generate energy and simultaneously reduce lactate formation (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/6213407\/\">10<\/a>). This is attributed to adaptations in the mitochondria, which are considered the cell&#8217;s tiny \u2018power plants\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo runs stimulate the development of blood capillaries around the muscles, allowing for optimum blood flow that enhances lactate clearance while maximizing oxygen delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rowing-vs-running\/\"><i>Rowing Vs. Running: What Should You Choose To Reach Your Fitness Goals?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Cardiovascular_Fitness\"><\/span><strong>May Improve Cardiovascular Fitness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/overweight-running\/\">Runners<\/a> must maintain solid cardiovascular fitness to maintain their position on the field. When running, your heart rate must increase to ensure oxygen can reach the muscles efficiently. But, as the heart rate increases, you move away from the aerobic threshold that can limit your potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating a tempo workout into the training plan may help to raise your cardiac output, endurance, and VO2 max (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencetraining.io\/what-is-a-tempo-run-and-why-do-you-need-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This may help you to reach new performance levels that weren\u2019t available before. This kind of workout may enhance your cardiovascular capability, allowing the heart and lungs to cope with increased intensity during sustained exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provides_Mental_Stimulation\"><\/span><strong>Provides Mental Stimulation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempo runs are a vital part of preparing for any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-on-an-empty-stomach\/\">race<\/a>. They can be considered critical ingredients to success. By incorporating them into your regular training routine, you can start to master and perfect your pacing strategy while reaching new thresholds of speed that can help you push further on race day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training at speed just below your all-out effort takes tremendous mental focus and concentration. This, in turn, may allow you to develop the mental toughness needed to come out on top during a competitive race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your body on its toes by mixing up the intensity of your tempo runs is one way to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts and prepare for various scenarios you may encounter during race time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\">Start transforming your life<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43397 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"tempo run workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building endurance isn\u2019t an easy feat. It would be best if you curated a plan that fits your lifestyle and gradually pushes you to set higher milestones. You may notice a significant difference in speed, strength, and fitness after 3 \u2013 4 months of consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that becoming a better runner requires effort, time, and a solid training plan. Try incorporating a tempo run workout in this plan once or twice weekly. Suddenly initiating a 6-mile tempo workout would be a massive mistake as it may exhaust you on day one. Set smaller goals and reach for higher objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who knows that 1 or 2 years later, your current 10k pace might convert into your half marathon pace? Train smart and stay confident so that your running may be on a whole new level soon!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Get_Faster\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel your running routine has become as monotonous as the tick-tock of a metronome? Would you like to jazz it up a little? Look no further, a tempo run workout is your way to go! 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