How does RPE help prevent overtraining or injury?

RPE helps prevent overtraining and injury because you adjust effort based on how your body feels each day. If you’re tired or not fully recovered, you’ll naturally run easier. This keeps training safer and reduces the risk of pushing too hard or too often. Unlike generic metrics like heart rate or pace, RPE keeps your training load tailored just for you, not based on one-size-fits-all values. This makes your training safer and more effective.