One of the best objective ways to track a runner’s training loads is using the Acute on Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR). The ACWR is a great tool for tracking your training loads (internal and external) and avoiding the spikes in training loads that can decrease your performance and also heighten the risk of injury.
To help clarify I’ve put together this simply vlog. If you would like a copy of a sample ACWR plan please email l.craig@pogophysio.com.au
To Help Guide the use of Rating of Perceived Exertion in training (RPE) here is a guide: (1/10 scale)
- 1 = casual stroll
- 2 = brisk walk
- 3 = slow shuffle
- 4 = comfortable all day pace
- 5 = easy conversational
- 6 = can still talk but a little bit more difficult
- 7 = deep and laboured breathing, 2 or 3 sentences
- 8 = replies in short sentence
- 9 = extremely difficult, can say a few words
- 10 = maximal, all out sprint
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Lewis Craig (APAM)
POGO Physiotherapist
Masters of Physiotherapy
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