Tempo Percentages Questions

Expert Discussion Advanced Sprint Training
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  1. If you want to do tempo at 75%, is this 75% off your fastest time or do you just guess and run fairly quickly?

  2. What percentages and distances would be best for an 800 metre runner?

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[QUOTE=Blinky]1. If you want to do tempo at 75%, is this 75% off your fastest time or do you just guess and run fairly quickly?

75% of what you are capable of running that that point in your training NOT your all time P.R. from last yr. Unless you are sure you are faster than that now.

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Also keep surfaces and footwear in mind.