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 now done sets of 50s at 200 pace with 20 sec rest,sets of 25s at 100 pace with 10 sec rest and sets of 25s with 12.5 at sprint and 12.5 at recovery speed swum continuously.All of these were done kicking only as I am rehabbing my shoulder which undoubtedly has some effect on the results.I found the sets to be very mentally taxing.Each swim required focus and I felt I had to psyche myself up at every rest.I couldn't do more than 12X25 without my mind saying"enough is enough".I found that if I did sets of 8 with a cool down between each I could do many of these.The rapid clearance of lactate is readily noticed.I got tired,but not in the same way.It was strange that the sets seemed more mentally than physically exhausting.Maybe that was a function of novelty and with more experience I can do them easier.
I have now done sets of 50s at 200 pace with 20 sec rest,sets of 25s at 100 pace with 10 sec rest and sets of 25s with 12.5 at sprint and 12.5 at recovery speed swum continuously.All of these were done kicking only as I am rehabbing my shoulder which undoubtedly has some effect on the results.I found the sets to be very mentally taxing.Each swim required focus and I felt I had to psyche myself up at every rest.I couldn't do more than 12X25 without my mind saying"enough is enough".I found that if I did sets of 8 with a cool down between each I could do many of these.The rapid clearance of lactate is readily noticed.I got tired,but not in the same way.It was strange that the sets seemed more mentally than physically exhausting.Maybe that was a function of novelty and with more experience I can do them easier.
