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Tempo RunRPE 8Hard★★★★☆

TEMPO SANDWICH SUPREME (LONG)

3 tempo blocks (20min, 15min, 10min) with recovery - descending provides mental relief

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: Multiple threshold blocks test sustained capacity

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 35m
Distance
27km
Intensity
8/10
Target Race
Half Marathon
Terrain
road
Difficulty
★★★★☆
Tags
tempomultiple blocksdescending

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 7
16% of workout
25min Threshold
Training ZoneTempo
Effort Level
7/10
Duration25m
Threshold effort
Segment 2 of 7
26% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration5m
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 7
5% of workout
20min Threshold
Training ZoneTempo
Effort Level
7/10
Duration20m
Threshold effort
Segment 4 of 7
21% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration5m
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 7
5% of workout
15min Threshold
Training ZoneTempo
Effort Level
7/10
Duration15m
Threshold effort
Segment 6 of 7
16% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 7 of 7
11% of workout
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0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:30
1:35

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Multiple threshold blocks test sustained capacity

1

Dynamic Warmup

Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
15m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Start with 10-12 minutes easy running
  • Include dynamic drills (leg swings, high knees, butt kicks)
  • Finish with 4-6x100m strides at gradually increasing pace
  • Take time to feel loose and ready
2

Tempo Sandwich Supreme

3 tempo blocks (20min, 15min, 10min) with recovery - descending provides mental relief

Tempo Sandwich Supreme
Repeat 1x: 3 tempo blocks (20min, 15min, 10min) with recovery - descending provides mental relief
1
25min Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
25m
Effort Zone
Tempo

Threshold effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
5m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
20min Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
20m
Effort Zone
Tempo

Threshold effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
5m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
15min Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
15m
Effort Zone
Tempo

Threshold effort

Notes
  • Focus on maintaining consistent effort
  • Use recovery periods wisely
  • Stay mentally engaged throughout
3

Active Cooldown

Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery

Effort Level
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
10m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Start very easy, gradually slow down
  • Focus on deep, relaxed breathing
  • Prepare for stretching and foam rolling
  • Hydrate and refuel within 30 minutes

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