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Tempo RunRPE 5.2HardPro Level★★★★☆

TRIPLE THREAT TEMPO (LONG)

Three 2km tempo blocks at different paces with active recovery - progressive pace challenge.

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: Develop pace-changing ability at threshold, build mental toughness, and improve lactate shuttling.

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 15m
Distance
15km
Intensity
5.2/10
Target Race
10K
Terrain
road
Difficulty
★★★★☆
Tags
tempoprogressivemultiple blocksthreshold

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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
19% of workout
3000m Marathon pace
Training ZoneSteady
Effort Level
5/10
Duration15m 38s
* Estimated at 5:05/km pace for steady effort
Marathon pace effort
Segment 2 of 7
20% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration4m
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 7
5% of workout
3000m Half marathon pace
Training ZoneSteady
Effort Level
6/10
Duration15m 38s
* Estimated at 5:05/km pace for steady effort
Half marathon pace effort
Segment 4 of 7
20% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration4m
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 7
5% of workout
3000m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration13m 10s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
10K pace effort
Segment 6 of 7
17% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 7 of 7
13% of workout
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0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:17

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Develop pace-changing ability at threshold, build mental toughness, and improve lactate shuttling.

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

Triple Threat Tempo

Three 2km tempo blocks at different paces with active recovery - progressive pace challenge.

Triple Threat Tempo
Repeat 1x: Three 2km tempo blocks at different paces with active recovery - progressive pace challenge.
1
3000m Marathon pace
RPE 5
Somewhat Hard
Duration
3km
Effort Zone
Steady

Marathon pace effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
3000m Half marathon pace
RPE 6
Hard
Duration
3km
Effort Zone
Steady

Half marathon pace effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
3000m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3km
Effort Zone
Threshold

10K pace 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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