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Fast Friday–How to Measure Running Effort Level – Podcast 9

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Run Eat Repeat Podcast – Fast Friday RPE

Today we’re talking about how to measure your effort or “RPE” = “Rate of Perceived Exertion” to help you run stronger.

Why think about your effort?

You get to know your body.

You’re not dependent on your watch or other technology.

You can pay attention to your body, including recovery and possible injuries.

You get to know how hard to push and pull back for different workouts.

You can apply it to different kinds of runs from easy to speed work.

 

You can use the effort scale in addition to other tools you use to measure your workouts, effort and progress.

Here’s an example of a scale – use whatever works for you but be consistent.

Running Effort Scale:

RPE rate of perceived exertion scale for running

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What effort level/levels was your last run?

 

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  1. Kay says

    2017-08-18 at 7:06 pm

    WOW! Such great info in this podcast! I now look at my effort level in a whole different way. Thanks so much for the awesome podcast and blog post.

    :: TWO THUMBS UP!!! ::

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  2. Jenny says

    2017-08-18 at 10:39 am

    My run this morning was probably around a 6..maybe a 7. But I’m beat! School started for my kiddos which means I’m waking up even earlier to run and I feel it! I will adjust to that change I’m sure…or I’ll go back to night running haha.

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  3. Melisa says

    2017-08-18 at 10:14 am

    I’m digging the addition of pod casts. Good info. I ran yesterday and started with a 3 but ended with an 8 effort.

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  4. Erinn says

    2017-08-18 at 6:31 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic! I used to go by pace but now I use heart rate to determine my effort level – it’s definitely something you have to learn as you get to know your body 🙂

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  5. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    2017-08-18 at 5:08 am

    I love the podcasts! Makes me feel better about not exercising when I have lazy days!

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

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