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Tempo RunRPE 6Medium★★★★☆

MARATHON TEMPO DEVELOPMENT

A structured tempo run designed to improve lactate threshold and marathon race pace endurance. Build the ability to sustain comfortably hard effort.

Effort Profile

TRAINING FOCUS

This workout targets multiple training zones for comprehensive development. Focus on maintaining consistent effort levels and proper form throughout each interval.Primary Purpose: Improve lactate threshold, develop marathon pace endurance, and enhance the body's ability to clear lactate efficiently.

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 0m
Distance
12km
Intensity
6/10
Target Race
Marathon
Terrain
road
Difficulty
★★★★☆
Tags
tempolactate thresholdmarathon paceendurancestructured

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration20m
Start easy and gradually build to steady pace
Segment 1 of 5
25% of workout
MAIN
Training ZoneTempo
Effort Level
6/10
Duration20m
First tempo effort at comfortably hard pace - slightly faster than marathon pace
Segment 2 of 5
25% of workout
RECOVERY
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration5m
Easy pace recovery between tempo efforts
Segment 3 of 5
6% of workout
MAIN
Training ZoneTempo
Effort Level
6/10
Duration20m
Second tempo effort maintaining the same pace and effort as block 1
Segment 4 of 5
25% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Gradual cooldown to help clear lactate and prevent stiffness
Segment 5 of 5
19% of workout
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Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Improve lactate threshold, develop marathon pace endurance, and enhance the body's ability to clear lactate efficiently.

1

Progressive Warmup

Start easy and gradually build to steady pace

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
20m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Start very easy
  • Gradually increase pace every 5 minutes
  • Finish warmup at steady effort
2

Tempo Block 1

First tempo effort at comfortably hard pace - slightly faster than marathon pace

Effort Level
RPE 6
Hard
Duration
20m
Zone
Tempo
Notes
  • Comfortably hard effort
  • Controlled breathing - 2:2 or 3:3 pattern
  • Focus on smooth, efficient stride
  • About 15-20 seconds per mile faster than marathon pace
3

Easy Recovery

Easy pace recovery between tempo efforts

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
5m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Active recovery
  • Stay relaxed
  • Prepare for next tempo effort
4

Tempo Block 2

Second tempo effort maintaining the same pace and effort as block 1

Effort Level
RPE 6
Hard
Duration
20m
Zone
Tempo
Notes
  • Maintain same effort as first block
  • Focus on staying smooth as fatigue builds
  • Keep turnover quick and light
  • Use mental mantras to stay focused
5

Extended Cooldown

Gradual cooldown to help clear lactate and prevent stiffness

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
15m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Very easy pace
  • Deep breathing
  • Focus on form and relaxation
  • Prepare for stretching routine

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