Triathlon Plans - CSS v RPE

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When working within the Triathlon plans, all swims reference RPE. Are there any comparison tables or cheat sheets for RPE v Critical Swim Speed pace?

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Hi, does this help?

Endurance Pace

  • Steady sustainable pace
  • Speed: CSS Pace (Critical Swim Speed Pace), + 5
  • Zone: 2
  • RPE: 3-4

Threshold Pace

  • Hard sustainable pace
  • Speed: CSS Pace
  • Zone: 3/Low 4
  • RPE: 5-7

Speed Pace

  • Fast pace that cannot be sustained
  • Speed: CSS Pace - 3 or more seconds
  • Zone: 5
  • RPE: 8-10
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Excellent WildWill, thanks