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Coach Tip Tuesday: Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing

March 19, 2024 Full Circle Endurance Episode 17
Coach Tip Tuesday: Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing
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The Full Circle Podcast
Coach Tip Tuesday: Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing
Mar 19, 2024 Episode 17
Full Circle Endurance

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

Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/

Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/

Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com

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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

Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/

Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/

Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com

Opening
Introduction
What is Pace?
What is Effort?
How Pace and Effort Get Confused
Why Athletes Shy Away from Effort
How Pace and Effort Interact with Each Other
How to Learn to Use Effort and Rating of Perceived Exertion
Deciding Whether to Use Pace or Effort
Technology Will (Not Might) Fail
The Bottom Line
Closing

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