Out & Back:

1/2 - 3/4 of Lydiard Effort Chart

* Yellow highlight = the best suggested target RPE

Rate of Perceived Exertion

RPE Intensity Breathing Talking % VO2 Max
4 Somewhat strong Noticeable Somewhat easy 65
5 Strong Deep, but steady Challenging but in control 75
6 Between strong & very strong Deep and somewhat rapid Difficult 85
7 Strong – very strong Deep & rapid Very difficult 90