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Tacchi13

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Oct 20, 2012 5:12 AM

marathon training - tempo runs

Hi.

I've been running for a while and now I'm starting to train for the Tel Aviv marathon. 145 days from now.

So the Beginner Marathon Program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/130.shtml) sounds like a good idea.

In the "The Runner's Building Blocks" there is something called Tempo Runs> but in the training program there are no such runs.

So when do I have to do the tempo runs if at all?

Thanks.

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lenzlaw
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1. Oct 20, 2012 6:17 AM (in response to Tacchi13)
marathon training - tempo runs

A beginner marathon program is designed to get you to the finish. Speed is not a factor, so it would not usually include tempo runs.

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Tacchi13
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2. Oct 20, 2012 2:42 PM (in response to lenzlaw)
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Hi.
There are also no tempo runs in the competitive program. (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/127.shtml)
Another question is what pace I should run on days where the pace is not mentioned?

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3. Oct 20, 2012 5:12 PM (in response to Tacchi13)
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Tacchi13 wrote:

Hi.
There are also no tempo runs in the competitive program. (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/127.shtml)
Another question is what pace I should run on days where the pace is not mentioned?

The tempo runs are there. There is a different term being used -- "pace"

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4. Oct 20, 2012 9:23 PM (in response to skypilot77)
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I'm sorry but I can't see it.
Only places where the pace is mentioned are Farltek, Intervals and Hills, and it says
All other workouts (including the long runs) should be run at an easy training pace -- emphasis on "easy."...

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5. Oct 20, 2012 11:06 PM (in response to Tacchi13)
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The whole Tuesday column on the chart is filled with pace runs.

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6. Oct 21, 2012 12:14 AM (in response to skypilot77)
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I don't tink 'tempo' is the same thing as 'pace. My understanding of 'pace' is running your expected marathon splits, but over a shorter distance. 'Tempo' starts off slow and builds to a faster-than-marathon pace.

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51141/Marathon-Advanced-1-Training-Program

I did my first marathon last year kinda sorta using one of Hal Higdon's plans, and this year I'm using his Advanced 1 and sticking to it pretty closely and it's working out well http://www.halhigdon.com/ I'd suggest taking a look at them. There's a plan for everyone, and they're well laid out and explained.

CIM 12/4/2011 (1st Marathon) 3:27:19

Run Rocklin 12K 4/7/2013 52:59

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7. Oct 21, 2012 11:34 AM (in response to 64spokes)
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First, there is no necessity to do tempo runs. It depends a lot on the philosophy of the person designing the plan as well as the person executing it (you). The Tuesday runs are all intervals generally at 5K to 10K pace. You could easily substitute tempo runs for some of the Friday runs, preferably later in the plan.. Also the races in weeks 12, 14 & 16 would be considered tempo runs.

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