Episode 402: All About that Tempo

Episode 402: All About that Tempo

May 15, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of tempo workouts, their importance for distance runners, and how to effectively execute them.

The word "tempo" might be one of the most commonly misunderstood words in coaching vernacular, even as it might be the most commonly prescribed type of workout. It's also one of the most important and critical training efforts for distance runners, so it is critical to understand it well if you want to improve. This episode is all about that tempo. We give you the what, the why, and the how of executing a solid tempo workout. Plus, you get a host of examples of how it might be done in different ways across all training phases. Don't fidget. Tempo!

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