coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../ultra40a.pdf
There is a method, which is referred to as the Rushall method which Michael Andrew uses.
Was wondering if you had any critique about this. If this sort of training is a good idea and what are the problems.
Would this also be good for longer events? Like the 400 IM?
Thanks!
I have done some of the Rushall type sets and I know the Fortress does a variation of them sometimes in her HIT workouts.The problem I have with the sets as the main type of workout is that they are better at training the CP system and the aerobic system,but not the anaerobic system.The way I read it there is very little lactic acid tolerance developed,which is really a great thing to have for the last 30M of a 100M. Also I find that I need more than 12.5 yd to get into a rhythm,even a sprint rhythm.When I am from 9 to 3 weeks out from a taper meet, I do them once a week.I am not as old as Orca,but I am 64.
I have done some of the Rushall type sets and I know the Fortress does a variation of them sometimes in her HIT workouts.The problem I have with the sets as the main type of workout is that they are better at training the CP system and the aerobic system,but not the anaerobic system.The way I read it there is very little lactic acid tolerance developed,which is really a great thing to have for the last 30M of a 100M. Also I find that I need more than 12.5 yd to get into a rhythm,even a sprint rhythm.When I am from 9 to 3 weeks out from a taper meet, I do them once a week.I am not as old as Orca,but I am 64.
