Steady State Runs

Here are 3 tips for getting the most out of steady-state runs. 1. Pay attention to your perceptions, not just objective metrics, aiming for an RPE of 5 and an effort level you feel you can sustain for about 2 hours in race conditions. 2. Focus on the steady part of steady-state, trying to minimize fluctuations in pace and effort as you go. 3. It's okay to do steady-state runs on routes with hills where it's impossible to maintain a perfectly steady pace, but if you do, consider making power your primary intensity metric because it's easier to maintain a consistent power on routes with hills.