Forums >Running 101>How do you approach a low-mileage tempo run?
Outside Lane
I looked at your log and you just ran a 5 mile race at 10:28 minute miles. Assuming that was a race effort, the tempo pace you mention here is way too fast. It should be closer to 11 minute miles. You should feel refreshed after a tempo run, not spent. Slow down, and make sure that you warm up before the tempo run.
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flatland mountaineer
What would be an easy pace here?
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Prince of Fatness
but can someone define the difference between a tempo run and an easy run?
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12:18 - 12:48 according to the McMillan Calculator http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/Running%20University/Article%201/mcmillanrunningcalculator.htm