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How Do You Run A Tempo Run

Tempo running, or the threshold pace runs are an important component in any runner’s training plan, but what is it actually? Kristin Schulz will explain what a tempo or threshold pace run is, and how you can use it in your weekly running to run faster on your journey of becoming a lifelong injury free runner!

 

Kristen Schulz is a runner, running coach, and physical therapist. She is the owner of Run Your Life LLC and the host of Breaking 5 – A Running Podcast. She helps runners reach their next PR without nagging injuries through online run coaching and strength coaching programs. She also helps running clinicians learn how to write running plans and get their first 2-5 online clients. 

 

 

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In this episode,

 

Kristin and I have a great conversation on everything you need to know about the tempo run and how to incorporate it into your training.  These are just some of the questions you will get answered during this episode:

 

  •   What is a tempo run?
  •   How long is a tempo run?
  •   How do you run a tempo run?
  •   How fast should a tempo run be?
  •   Is a tempo run the same as a threshold run?
  •   How often should you do a tempo run?
  •   How do you progress a tempo run?

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Episode 25 How Fast Should I Run: 3 Types of Runs

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/types-of-runs/

 

Here is the pace calculator we mentioned in this episode:

The VDOT calculator https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/

 

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Connect with Kristin:

 

Instagram: @Kristen_runyourlife 

 

Facebook: Kristen Schulz

 

Breaking 5-  A Running Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-5-a-running-podcast/id1513230698

 

https://open.spotify.com/show/20a245kTO62qPi03012kH9

 

Facebook Group: Run Coaches and Clinicians Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1204899866640629

 

Website: https://therunyourlifemethod.mykajabi.com/beyond-rehab-for-running-clinicians

 

 

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Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT

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