New Balance FRESHFOAM TEMPO Review - SPEED Test & LONG RUN Test - The FOD Runner

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of “New Balance FRESHFOAM TEMPO Review – SPEED Test & LONG RUN Test” 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 6 × 1 km repeats on trails, aiming for a sweet‑spot of about 3:23–3:24 per km (≈ 5:26 / mile). The shoe’s lightweight Fresh Foam lets the feet turn over quickly.
No strict pace for the long run; the goal is 15 + miles (≈ 18 mi in the video) at a comfortable, steady effort, mixing in hills and listening to how the feet feel.
Practical tips: warm‑up with ~4.5 mi easy run, finish with a cool‑down, and let the shoe’s responsive cushioning guide your effort. If you’re faster or slower, simply adjust the 1 km interval target time in the Pacing app.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up – 4.5 mi easy on trails (≈ 12 min/mi).
Speed Test – 6 × 1 km repeats.
• Start each km at a 3:23–3:24 per km pace (≈ 5:26 / mile).
• Recover 2–3 min of easy jogging or walking between repeats.
Cool‑down – 2 mi easy.
Long Run (optional) – 15 + mi at a relaxed effort, include a few hill sections; aim to keep effort comfortable rather than chasing a specific pace.

Closing Note: Give the Fresh Foam Tempo a spin with these repeats and a relaxed long run – then customize the paces in your Pacing app to match your own speed. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the run!
Remember to watch the full FOD Runner video for deeper insights and mileage‑building ideas.