Breaking Down Running Metrics: Heart Rate, Pace, Power, and RPE

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Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other—it’s about understanding how to train smarter, not harder. In this episode, we dive deep into the four key running metrics—Heart Rate, Pace, Power, and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)—to help you optimize performance and build a stronger, more mindful running practice.

✅ Why Heart Rate Matters and how to use training zones effectively.

✅ Pace: A Relative Indicator and when not to rely on it.

✅ The Power of Power—why it’s becoming a game-changer for trail and ultra-runners.

✅ RPE: The Human Touch—how to fine-tune effort using your own perceptions.

✅ Integrating the Metrics—how to use them together to train with precision.

🎧 Whether you’re training for a marathon, ultra, or just want to run with more awareness, this episode will help you harness the science of running while staying connected to your body’s intuition.

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