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!
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I don't think he says specifically other than not to, but I think the reason is you are doing the set to train for a specific race. Your rest intervals and distance intervals are set for the event you are training for. Rushall's training is all about race specific training and mixing up the stroke in the middle of the set isn't simulating your race. You can still train for IM, but you would need to have split times from a race to determine the correct pace for each stroke.
I hear what you are saying but I am trying to focus on what I thought his 2 basic principles were:
1. Race pace good
2. Lactate bad
Switching strokes seems to help with principle number two.
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I don't think he says specifically other than not to, but I think the reason is you are doing the set to train for a specific race. Your rest intervals and distance intervals are set for the event you are training for. Rushall's training is all about race specific training and mixing up the stroke in the middle of the set isn't simulating your race. You can still train for IM, but you would need to have split times from a race to determine the correct pace for each stroke.
I hear what you are saying but I am trying to focus on what I thought his 2 basic principles were:
1. Race pace good
2. Lactate bad
Switching strokes seems to help with principle number two.
