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The word "tempo" might be one of the most commonly misunderstood words in coaching vernacular, even as it might be the most commonly prescribed type of workout.
It's also one of the most important and critical training efforts for distance runners, so it is critical to understand it well if you want to improve.
This episode is all about that tempo. We give you the what, the why, and the how of executing a solid tempo workout. Plus, you get a host of examples of how it might be done in different ways across all training phases. Don't fidget. Tempo!
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"Episode 402: All About that Tempo" is an episode of Running Rogue. Runtime 51 min. Published May 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.