EPISODE · Apr 22, 2021 · 43 MIN
Running by Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) The Why & How - Episode 62
from Running Is Life Podcast · host MR Runningpains
Join me for my thoughts on running by perceived exertion. How do I define each effort, what these efforts should feel like, workouts in these different efforts, & reasons for using RPE. Example of an In & Out Workout for Marathoners: 15-20 minute warmup jog (4-5 RPE) 4 x :20 flat strides @ 9 RPE 1:10 jog recovery @ 4 RPE 5 x 1/2 mile @ 7-8 RPE straight into 3/4 Mile @ 6-7 RPE (repeat) 10-15 minute cool down 7-8 would be 1/2 Marathon Goal Pace 6-7 would be goal marathon pace RPE Scale: 1-2 Easy walking 3 Power/Brisk Walking 4 Recovery/Easy Jog 5-6 Conversational Pace Running 7-8 Tempo/Lactate Threshold 9 5k Race Pace 10 All Out MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - [email protected] Thanks to Scott Socha for the Podcast Closing Music, and thanks to all of you for listening! Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already! THANK YOU! Aaron Saft MR Runningpains Discounts: 15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains 15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
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Join me for my thoughts on running by perceived exertion. How do I define each effort, what these efforts should feel like, workouts in these different efforts, & reasons for using RPE. Example of an In & Out Workout for Marathoners: 15-20 minute warmup jog (4-5 RPE) 4 x :20 flat strides @ 9 RPE 1:10 jog recovery @ 4 RPE 5 x 1/2 mile @ 7-8 RPE straight into 3/4 Mile @ 6-7 RPE (repeat) 10-15 minute cool down 7-8 would be 1/2 Marathon Goal Pace 6-7 would be goal marathon pace RPE Scale: 1-2 Easy walking 3 Power/Brisk Walking 4 Recovery/Easy Jog 5-6 Conversational Pace Running 7-8 Tempo/Lactate Threshold 9 5k Race Pace 10 All Out MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - [email protected] Thanks to Scott Socha for the Podcast Closing Music, and thanks to all of you for listening! Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already! THANK YOU! Aaron Saft MR Runningpains Discounts: 15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains 15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
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