Table 2

Training load data for each participant presented by training phase

Training load measureParticipant 1Participant 2Participant 3
Phase B1Phase B2Phase B1Phase B2Phase B1Phase B2
Total RPE minute10 88814 673757210 00811 02811 164
Mean RPE min/week (SD)*681 (298)917 (363)473 (282)625 (222)689 (202)698 (178)
Total distance in metres628512 9153590557052006702
Mean distance/week in metres (SD)403 (95)808 (160)224 (71)348 (82)325 (89)414 (68)
Total number of training sessions335227363238
Median number of training session/week (IQR)2 (1)3 (2)1 (1)2 (1)2 (0)2 (1)
  • *750 RPE min/week is a volume equivalent to the WHO physical activity recommendation of 150 min of moderate intensity physical activity per week.26

  • RPE, rating of perceived exertion.