35 min tempo run. I do a light warm up at the beginning and then stretch a little before running.TEMPO: A tempo run is a continuous run with a buildup in the middle to near race pace. A tempo run of 30 to 40 minutes would begin with 10-15 minutes easy running, build to 10-20 minutes near the middle, then 5-10 minutes easy toward the end. The pace buildup should be gradual, not sudden, with peak speed coming about two-thirds into the workout and only for a few minutes. You can do tempo runs almost anywhere: on the road, on trails or even on a track.
WARM-UP & STRETCH: Also important as part of the warm-up is stretching. Don't overlook it--particularly on days when you plan to run fast.
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I did this yesterday afternoon and in 35 minutes I was able to run 2.5 miles out of 3! Making strides...literally. Now on to Day 4 today!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. This is so exciting. Wish I was running along side you. But I am there in spirit.
DeleteSo I have been working out 4-5 days a week for a month now doing cardio and yoga classes. Plus I might do the elliptical along with weights. I feel like instead of toning my body, I am gaining tons of muscle, so I feel very big or "bulky." How do I just tone my body without gaining all this muscle? I started your 3 week running program and I like it! I have been eating healthy too or as much as I can, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
ReplyDeleteI started your running workout because I was getting tired of my same old routine of running 3-4 miles a day (the same exact route, only sometimes I did it backwards!). I enjoyed the tempo run and I'm so excited for the 60day workout routine!
ReplyDeleteAwesome... Keep it up. It's coming soon.
DeleteI had to walk 5 minutes at the 20 minute mark, but picked up running again at 25 minutes until the end! 3 miles! Now for strength training :)
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