Rushall advocates repeats of 25 and 50 meters to train for 100 meter events and 25-75 meters for 200 meter events. 12.5s are only used to train for 50 meter events. See the chart on page 7.
And I agree with the points you made above, but I don't agree with this:
You may be right, but I don't know where he states this. I have a feeling you just can't believe he'd recommend such a radical departure from convention training, but I think he is.
I don't view 30 x 25 as a 50 set (maybe for long course). I train for 50s soley in the CP and anaerobic systems with max rest and recovery. If you're taxing the aerobic system, you're not doing an AFAP sprint. This seems like more of a sprint conditioning set to me. I see how it could sometimes substitute for a set of AFAP 50 or 100 reps, which are extremely fatiguing. Still, I don't think it should replace broken or rehearsal swims.
I'm doing one of these sets today to replace my LP set for the week. Hate those!
Rushall advocates repeats of 25 and 50 meters to train for 100 meter events and 25-75 meters for 200 meter events. 12.5s are only used to train for 50 meter events. See the chart on page 7.
And I agree with the points you made above, but I don't agree with this:
You may be right, but I don't know where he states this. I have a feeling you just can't believe he'd recommend such a radical departure from convention training, but I think he is.
I don't view 30 x 25 as a 50 set (maybe for long course). I train for 50s soley in the CP and anaerobic systems with max rest and recovery. If you're taxing the aerobic system, you're not doing an AFAP sprint. This seems like more of a sprint conditioning set to me. I see how it could sometimes substitute for a set of AFAP 50 or 100 reps, which are extremely fatiguing. Still, I don't think it should replace broken or rehearsal swims.
I'm doing one of these sets today to replace my LP set for the week. Hate those!
