# Explanation of workouts for Run/Swim in Triathlon Plans? **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Tags:** triathlon, run, swim\ **Created:** [August 20, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896 "2019-08-20T22:16:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bj686](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bj686/32/20255_2.png) [@bj686](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bj686)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896/1 "2019-08-20T22:16:58Z")
Wanted to ask if anyone could link me to a reference site which provides some background/explanations regarding the various terms used for the run and swim workouts in the triathlon plans? For example, one of the suggested swim workouts is below, and frankly I am not sure what all of that means. Is this background info included somewhere on the Trainerroad site? Or is this just common knowledge for most folks? Warm-Up 250m Easy, RPE4; 6x25m SC Drills w/ 10s rest between drills; 4x100m Easy-Moderate, RPE6 w/ 5s rest between intervals; Cool-Down 250m easy, RPE4 ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896/2 "2019-08-20T22:18:01Z")
I think these are what you need: > **[Swim Drills and RPE Table](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/208526636-Drills-Swim-Drills-and-Swim-Run-RPE-Table)** > > In addition to everything you need to get faster on the bike, our Triathlon plans include swim and run workouts. Of course, your swim and run workouts will be done outside of the TrainerRoad applic... > **[RPE Key Explained](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021324932-RPE-Key-Explained)** > > Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) refers to a 1-10 scale to self-report the intensity of an effort. > Our RPE scale is based largely on Matt Fitzgerald's running and swimming RPE scale. We use it beca... ---
**Author:** ![bj686](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bj686/32/20255_2.png) [@bj686](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bj686)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896/3 "2019-08-20T22:19:03Z")
Great–thanks Chad…I figured this was probably covered somewhere on the site… ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896/4 "2019-08-20T22:20:19Z")
No problem. There is a ton of great info on the [“Help” site](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us). I use the search box there to find a bunch of resources that are useful here. Edit to add: It might be helpful if TR could add a link to these resources from the related Tri plan pages. What do you think @Bryce? ---
**Author:** ![Bryce](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bryce/32/72_2.png) [@Bryce](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bryce)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/explanation-of-workouts-for-run-swim-in-triathlon-plans/19896/5 "2019-08-20T22:36:20Z")
> [@mcneese.chad](#): > > Edit to add: It might be helpful if TR could add a link to these resources from the related Tri plan pages. What do you think @Bryce? I think that’s a great idea, I’ll look into that this week 👍