Super cool interview with Rich about his Atlanta Nationls performances and his training- check out at SwimmingWorld.com
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Really? It came across that Peter Busch didn't know enough about swimming to ask Rich questions.
I apologize. That was immature. I was disappointed that Peter did not choose to go further in depth with Rich on the answers Rich provided during the interview. Swimming World's target audience is not me, and the Swimming World interviews are meant to be short.
The interview was beneficial to USMS. The more exposed USAS athletes are to USMS, the better it will be for USMS in the long run.
I liked the interview, it was nice. I suppose I don't really expect such things to get too detailed & technical in that forum. Anyway, Rich has always been willing to explain his training here whenever he's been asked.
I think it was also great that Rich's was the first master's performance that was ever labeled as a "performance of the week."
All the accolades are well deserved.
Rich was great,but it would have been nice if the interviewer had been more specific in asking about his workouts and meet preparation.Rich evidently had a plan from 1/1/09 getting ready for this meet and I'd have been interested to hear more about that.
One of you guys should get together with Rich and interview him!
Put it on YouTube and send it out to the media. Someone will pick it up because you know you're good - and Rich is great!
Love that he is willing to share his ongoing training - and efforts toward transcending his past ...unbelievable successes.
Super cool interview with Rich about his Atlanta Nationls performances and his training- check out at SwimmingWorld.com
Really? It came across that Peter Busch didn't know enough about swimming to ask Rich questions.
I hope someone takes the time to do a real interview with Rich.
It is super cool that Rich has been recognized by Swimming World. Well deserved.
Working on pure speed is much easier. An example is 10-15 50's on 2:00 in groups of 5. Number 1, do a breakout and 6 all out strokes. Number 2, the same with 7 strokes. and progress so that number 5 is 10 strokes. Then repeat 2 more times. This really stimulates the nervous system and there is lots of technique to work on like keeping your face totally relaxed during numerous all out efforts.
Fun set. I like to take things the other direction as well: start with a lot of strokes and decrease the number with each repeat, to maintain speed with increasing fatigue. Or do a pyramid.
Jeff,
Thanks for the link. I feel a bit strange about all this recognition, especially when so many others rocked the pool in Atlanta, but I do think it is fantastic for masters swimming.
I buddy with better tech skills than me posted my 50 and 100 free videos on youtube (links below) I do feel bad for Keefe Ludwig who was in lane 6 on both those races. He is a great swimmer but was feeling ill all weekend and wasn't able to do what he is capable of.
YouTube- Rich Abrahams 65 years old 50 freestyle Atlanta 2010
YouTube- Rich Abrahams 65 years old 100 freestyle Atlanta 2010
