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Why Pace Doesn’t Matter
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Hey Reader, A few quick things for you this week—especially if you're in or near Toronto! ....but first. Congrats Kristy! 🗓️ You're Invited: None to Run Group Run in Toronto!I'm hosting a free group run and would love for you to join. 📅 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 We’ll go for a relaxed 30-minute run (or walk/run!) together—no pace pressure. Coffee after! Come as you are and run your current N2R workout if you'd like. 🧠 Running Tip: Listen to Your Body, Not Your WatchWe just updated our Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) scale—a simple way to measure how hard a run feels (instead of staring at pace data). 🏃♂️ Try to keep your run intervals at an RPE of 5 or lower in the early stages. 🚩 If things feel like a 7 or higher consistently, that's your signal to repeat a week and build more confidence and endurance 📥 View or download the RPE Scale PDF Rate of Perceived Effort Scale (March 2025).pdf 📖 New Blog: Why Pace Doesn’t MatterIf you’ve ever been discouraged by your pace, this post is for you. 👉 Read: Why Pace Doesn’t Matter When You’re Just Starting Out Let this be your reminder that you don't have to run fast to be a runner. You just have to start—and keep going. Top Community Posts This Week
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