Run Faster At Long Distances | Tempo Run Training & Zone 3

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Published 2024-06-14

What do runners mean when they are doing a 'tempo run session'? Is there a difference between a threshold session and tempo session? James goes on a deep dive on everything tempo running! Including some sessions that you can incorporate into your training block.

00:00 What are tempo run sessions?
00:09 Definition of a Tempo Run
01:08 Differences between threshold efforts and tempo sessions
02:32 How do you incorporate tempo runs into your training?
02:55 Should all runners do tempo sessions?
04:04 What does a tempo session look like?

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All Comments (18)

@gtn 14 days ago

Do you incorporate tempo training into your runs? 🏃
@henry-uf3cq 14 days ago

My long runs always turn into tempo/race pace runs when my brother comes along. I'll end up setting a pr in the 5K on a 10K run.
@AngellicAkima 14 days ago

I dread my tempo run every week but its always such a good feeling to get it done. Definitely pay dividends when done reguarly. Thanks for the video
@user-ms1yf2vv3f 14 days ago

I can’t get out the habit of running tempo runs all the time. I know in my head just do a slow run or fast but as soon as I start it’s let’s go 🙈😩
@phillyphan595 14 days ago

my 9 mile tempo workout last night was 3 miles easy 3 miles marathon pace (~6:45) 1 mile tempo (~6:20) 2 mile easy felt so good to get it done!
@usr-bin-gcc3422 14 days ago

Is there any fitness/performance benefit to doing tempo intervals rather than just running the whole thing at tempo pace? I tend to do my monthly half-marathon in zone 3 (according to heart rate reserve) and have no problem just running like that for 2 hours (I do intervals, zone 4 runs and easy long runs as well)
@zepho100 14 days ago

My tempo runs consist of running at night listening to MrBallen crime stories 😅.
@DarkPa1adin 14 days ago

I still don't know what is tempo. Lol Do i trial 5k at uncomfortably comfortable pace?
@Senekha86 14 days ago

Isnt training in zone 3 inefficient because its a master of none and you should stay in zone 2 or 4 to 5 (on short intervals) instead?
@3ala2mansour 14 days ago

Zone 3 at 80-90% of max hr? That's zone 4
@nataliamartinkova 14 days ago

I was just about to head out for a fartlek. You gave me thinking about what I actually want vs need from today's run.
@miko67 14 days ago

I’m consistently in zone 4 at quite a comfortable pace.. it may be due to lack of proper breathing. I’m trying to figure out if it’s anatomical or just bad habit. It does feel like I have trouble taking in oxygen through my nose😢
@axecitementThecrephy28 14 days ago

Suggest a running Shoes
@larrylem3582 14 days ago

Dropping into zone 3 happens all the time during zone 2 runs as soon as a hill comes up. Scheduling zone 3 work is unnecessary.
@YY-bp2rq 14 days ago

Are we now moving away from the concept of junk miles?? 🤔
@scratchandwinner 14 days ago

6 or 7 out of 10 is 60 or 70%... Not 90%
@franknashty 14 days ago

This is the most confusing video I’ve ever watched lolll