Hallo, at the moment I am following the half ironman plan but I do not get the run instructions [40] The estimated intensity is 1 (Recovery), RPE1??? I should run Easy to Moderate, RPE2 to RPE4??? And then it says “Easy to Moderate, RPE6” what :sweat_smile: :woozy_face: please can you help me …

I don’t think it ever goes above 10, though :wink:

Full info here: [image] Swim Drills and 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...

Check out the link Chad McNeese put up. The RPE table combined with the text that gives you an indication of the workout goals is your best interpretation bet. The intensity estimate is just that, an estimate and it can be changed.

To add, I also made a refined version of the Running RPE. Added color and adjusted a bit for more connection to the cycling terms. [image]

Thanks a lot but what are “6x20-second relaxed sprints at RPE10” :rofl::rofl::rofl: I thought RPE10 is :face_vomiting: how can it be relaxed

“Relaxed” refers to form. You should not be all tense and trying to beat Usain Bolt in the 100m. You want to keep your form the same throughout, but significantly up your tempo and cadence. Think of it like riding your bike and closing a gap: increase your cadence without getting out of the sadd…

Thanks! So like they say in the intervals on the trainer keep your form - I got it :relaxed: And something like “run an Easy-Moderate 50min at RPE6 pace and include 6x20-second relaxed sprints at RPE10 with 40 seconds of rest after each one.” this means of course that I have to do the six sprints i…

Exactly. I’ve been doing it for several seasons now. “Trust the process.” Never sacrifice form in the name of fatigue. Hold the line, sister, and go get it!

I don't get the run instructions

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Cwrob March 27, 2019, 10:51am 2

Google RPE chart and you will find that they either follow the Borg scale where it starts at 6 and goes up to 20 or from 1 to 10, I’m guessing TR are going with the Borg scale.

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I don't get the run instructions

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