s1/e23 Tempo Runs, Explained with Brian Lock (@roadrunner309)

The Running Explained Podcast - A podcast by Elisabeth Scott

What IS a "tempo run"? What do they do and when are they beneficial to include in your training? My guest this week is RRCA Coach Brian Lock (@roadrunner309) and we talk in depth and in detail about... What is (and is not) a tempo run? What is lactate threshold and how are threshold runs structured? What is the purpose of goal pace workouts in a training plan? The right (and wrong) way to execute a threshold workout/tempo run When tempo runs/threshold runs are NOT recommended ... and more!! Brian Lock is an RRCA-Certified Running Coach, sub-3 hour marathoner, and the world-record holder for fastest marathon with a soccer ball! Follow him on Instagram at @roadrunner309 or get connected with his coaching at RoadRunnerCoaching.com --