Monitoring your training and performance.

There are many ways to monitor your progress in running and your fitness levels related to running. By recognising what measurable data to observe, you are able to get a better look at your current performance level and what you need to do to keep up the good work or continue improving. Some of the measurement data includes

1. Distance / Milage

2. Time taken to complete the distance

2. Pace (Training Pace & Race Pace)

2. Rate of Perceived Exertion (Measurement of Effort)

1. Pace (Training Pace & Race Pace)

What is Pacing?

Pace is the speed at which you run. Pacing isn’t something most of us are born knowing how to do. Instead, like many skills, it takes practice.

Unit Measurement for Race Pace:

Number of minutes per one kilometre (mins/km)

Why Pacing?

Developing a better sense of pace will help you conserve energy while running. Working on your pace can help you learn what your goal pace feels like in your legs, in your gut, and in your head prior to race day.

Types of Pacing: Race Pace & Training Pace

Description

Race Pace: Pace that you wish to reached during racing or competition day.

Training Pace: Pace that you trained at. It is usually about 10s-20s more for longer distance for endurance based training or less 10s-20s for tempo or speed training with shorter distance.

References:

https://runnersconnect.net/improve-your-pacing-skills/

https://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/proper-pacing-will-make-you-a-better-runner

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/beginners/a26514237/running-pacing-easy-miles/

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a28071070/how-to-make-running-easier/