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Tempo Run Training: Meaning, Pace Calculator, Heart Rate and Examples

Tempo run training is an effective way for runners to get faster, gain endurance and improve their mental game. However, with so different styles and variations to consider, understanding the meaning of a tempo run is crucial for success. How do you run a tempo run? The purpose of a tempo run is the same whether … Read More

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4 Tempo Run Workouts to Enhance Your Training

Runnin' for SweetsOctober 2, 2019October 7, 20191 Comment

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when looking for different running workouts. What starts out as a quest to simply discover how to get faster can quickly turn into a numbers game – finding workouts that require you to calculate various percentages, heart rates, paces and oddly structured intervals. Which is why a tempo run workout … Read More

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6 Essential Marathon Speed Workouts

Runnin' for SweetsJune 26, 2019July 1, 20195 Comments

Marathon training is usually associated with long runs and high mileage – and for good reason. Training to complete this challenging distance requires a really solid running base with plenty of training runs and fueling practice. But with so much emphasis placed on mileage, it’s easy to overlook another important element of marathon training: speed … Read More