PCR (Progress Calibration™ Run):

3/4 of Lydiard Effort Chart

* Yellow highlight = the best suggested target RPE

Rate of Perceived Exertion

RPE Intensity Breathing Talking % VO2 Max
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
8 Very strong Very deep & very rapid Extremely difficult 95