Tempo Gear & Fuel Test

Workout - Tempo Gear & Fuel Test

• 1.6km @ 9'30''/mi
• 16.1km @ 7'30''/mi
• 1.2km @ 9'30''/mi

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Ryan Clayton shared footage from his “New Balance FuelCell Rebel V2 First Impressions // Amphipod + new Spring Energy 10 Mile Tempo Run.” Here are the key takeaways so you can put the workout into practice. Watch the full video for the rest.

Key points

• He tried a handheld water bottle that sits in your palm and fits into a belt without constant gripping.
• Tested a passion-fruit energy drink with 220 calories as in-run fuel.
• Did a 10-mile tempo in a freshly released, ultra-light shoe (around 8 oz) to see how it felt over sustained effort.
• Target tempo was about 7:30 per mile, in line with his recent 10-mile tempo.
• Tempo and threshold work was framed as prep for an upcoming 100-mile trail race.

Workout example

1. 1-mile easy jog to warm up.
2. 10 miles at tempo (about 7:30 per mile).
3. Carry water in the handheld and sip the energy drink every 2-3 miles.
4. 0.5-mile easy cool-down.

Practical tips

• The bottle fits into a flip belt, which cuts bouncing and sloshing.
• A squeeze spout reduces spillage on the run.
• New to tempo sessions? Start with 6-8 miles at target pace and build up.
• Keep your stride smooth and relaxed in the shoe, and watch your stability through corners.

Closing note: try the tempo, adapt distance and pace to your fitness, and log it in the Pacing app.

References

• New Balance FuelCell Rebel V2 First Impressions // Amphipod + new Spring Energy 10 Mile Tempo Run - YouTube (YouTube Video)