ATREYU Standard Colourway - SPEED Test & LONG RUN Test Review | FOD Runner - The FOD Runner

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of ATREYU Standard Colourway - SPEED Test & LONG RUN Test Review from The FOD Runner. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

The speed test consists of 3 × 10‑minute hill repeats at tempo‑threshold pace (up and down a canyon hill) with 2 minutes rest between each set, followed by a 2‑mile tempo on flat ground.
After the hill work, the runner finishes the tempo at 6:01 / 5:57 min/mile pace, showing the shoe’s responsiveness.
The long‑run test is 18 miles with 1500 ft of climbing, run at a steady, comfortable pace (over 2 hours 15 min).
Practical tips: warm‑up the shoe (mid‑sole feels hard first 2 miles, then softens), stay hydrated (dehydration caused late‑run fatigue), and use the shoe’s “poppy” feel for hills and flats.

Workout Example:

Speed Test (canyon hill)
- 3 x 10‑minute repeats
  • Run at tempo‑threshold effort up and down the hill
  • 2‑minute easy recovery between repeats
- Immediately after the third repeat, transition to flat ground
- 2‑mile tempo run (aim for ~6:00 min/mile pace)

Long‑Run Test
- 18‑mile steady run
- Include ~1500 ft elevation gain
- Maintain a comfortable, steady pace (around 8‑9 min/mile for most runners)

Closing Note: Give this workout a try and tweak the paces to match your own training in the Pacing app. The Atreyu’s prove versatile on hills, flats, and long runs—so lace up, hit the hills, and enjoy the pop‑piness! 🚀