Meaning of the word "tempo run" in English

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tempo run

US /ˈtem.poʊ rʌn/
UK /ˈtem.poʊ rʌn/
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Noun

1.

a training run that is performed at a comfortably hard pace, typically for a sustained period, to improve a runner's lactate threshold and endurance

Example:
I'm doing a tempo run today to prepare for the marathon.
Regular tempo runs can significantly improve your running performance.
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