Coaching Terms
Training plans, RPE, easy pace, threshold pace, and coach-athlete terminology.
Terms in This Category
5 termsRPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
Subjective 1–10 scale for effort level. RPE 5 is conversational; RPE 9 is near max effort.
Easy Pace
Conversational running speed used for most training runs (60–70% of max heart rate). Where fitness is built.
Threshold Pace
The pace at your lactate threshold — comfortably hard, sustainable for about 60 minutes in a race.
Training Plan
Structured week-by-week schedule building toward a race goal with progressive volume and intensity.
Periodized Nutrition
Strategically adjusting calorie and macronutrient intake to match training phases — eating more during peak weeks, less during recovery.
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This category covers key terms, concepts, and techniques used in endurance sports. Browse the terms below to learn definitions, training applications, and how they relate to your racing goals.
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