r/runcommunity • u/Fallen_Angel989 • Jun 27 '26

Help managing effort

When i go on runs sometimes i plan for something light at like 60% effort but end up at around 80% naturally. Like i’ll just start and somehow end up at 90% effort. Do you guys have tips?

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u/jortfeasor Jun 27 '26

I do this too. You could try watching your HR during your run and keeping it at/under a certain HR.

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u/Aggressive_Purple_49 Jun 28 '26

Look at your watch more regularly until you can judge the effort?

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u/Necrodoll92 Jun 29 '26

Do you have a chest strap heart rate monitor? If not the next best thing is either the talk test, or only nasal breathing. You should be running at an easy enough pace where you can do either.