Coach Tip Tuesday: Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing
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The terms “pace” and “effort” are often used interchangeably by athletes. This isn’t a good practice or habit to get into because in the world of endurance sports, “pace” and “effort” are not the same thing. While they are somewhat related and can influence each other, they are two entirely different concepts. Understanding this distinction is really important for athletes.
Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:
https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-pace-effort-are-not-the-same-thing
Resources:
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Training Zones Chart
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Calibration & Development Workouts
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Chapters
1. Opening (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:16)
3. What is Pace? (00:00:41)
4. What is Effort? (00:01:15)
5. How Pace and Effort Get Confused (00:01:55)
6. Why Athletes Shy Away from Effort (00:04:39)
7. How Pace and Effort Interact with Each Other (00:07:58)
8. How to Learn to Use Effort and Rating of Perceived Exertion (00:11:45)
9. Deciding Whether to Use Pace or Effort (00:15:08)
10. Technology Will (Not Might) Fail (00:16:19)
11. The Bottom Line (00:19:26)
12. Closing (00:20:07)
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