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| 4||Hard workout: | | 4||Hard workout: | ||
| − | * Noticeable but familiar | + | * Noticeable but familiar pain. |
* Some tiredness. | * Some tiredness. | ||
* Some fatigue. | * Some fatigue. | ||
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| 5||Very hard workout or race effort: | | 5||Very hard workout or race effort: | ||
| − | * | + | * Distracting pain. |
* Significant fatigue. | * Significant fatigue. | ||
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* Doubts turning to fear. | * Doubts turning to fear. | ||
* Strong feelings of inadequacy. | * Strong feelings of inadequacy. | ||
| − | * | + | * Pain hard to ignore. |
* Overwhelming exhaustion. | * Overwhelming exhaustion. | ||
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* Nearly crying. | * Nearly crying. | ||
* Depression. | * Depression. | ||
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* Mild fear. | * Mild fear. | ||
* Significant pain without expectation of lasting physical damage. | * Significant pain without expectation of lasting physical damage. | ||
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| + | ==Versions of the Ivan Scale== | ||
| + | * This is version is version 4 with clarification of pain levels. | ||
| + | * [http://fellrnr.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Ivan_Scale_Of_Perceived_Suffering&oldid=905 Version 3] Provide more detail | ||
| + | * [http://fellrnr.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Ivan_Scale_Of_Perceived_Suffering&oldid=902 Version 2] Changed scale to remove 'unable to continue' as 10, spreading out the other values | ||
| + | * [http://fellrnr.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Ivan_Scale_Of_Perceived_Suffering&oldid=882 Version 1] The first version of the scale | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 28 June 2011
This scale is a result of many runs and races where mental toughness was the greatest challenge. Scales of perceived exertion or perceived effort can be useful, but these do not apply well when the limiting factor is not how intensely you are exercising. This scale of is based on how much perceived suffering is experienced. On a 100 mile race, it is possible to have a low perceived effort, but undergo immense suffering.
1 Ivan Castro
I used the units of 'Ivan' after my one of my running heroes Ivan Castro. On many runs I have reached the point where I seriously consider quitting. At these times I often think of Ivan, his determination and spirit. Ivan is not superhuman; he is an ordinary man who refuses to quit.
2 Usage
The indications are suggested guidelines, and a workout meeting one criteria would use that level, e.g. nearly crying would define a run as 7 on the Ivan scale.
3 The Ivan Scale
| Ivan | Indications |
| 1 | Absence of any suffering |
| 2 | Easy workout:
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| 3 | Normal workout:
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| 4 | Hard workout:
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| 5 | Very hard workout or race effort:
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| 6 | Extreme workout or hard race effort:
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| 7 | Bad workout or tough race:
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| 8 | Ugly race:
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| 9 | Unusual Circumstances:
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| 10 | Special Circumstances:
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4 XKCD
From http://xkcd.com/883/ (Mouse over text "If it were a two or above I wouldn't be able to answer because it would mean a pause in the screaming."]
