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!
Makes sense but this only makes sense for even splitters. Does Rushall urge us to split evenly? Or do we train this way and pace our own way?
It makes sense for people who want to pace their races properly. It is better to even split or negative split your races (accounting for the effects of starts & turns, which the table does).
The main danger in even/negative splitting is that you get stuck in a "rut" and don't really put forth a complete effort (ie, after the race you still have energy to burn). That's why it is important to work on proper pacing and race-pace training so you can recognize the warning signs if you are taking it out too hard.
Don't make the mistake of thinking Rushall or any other race-pace approach is just about physiological conditioning; you also need to develop a good sense of pacing. I believe one advantage of Rushall's UST approach (and I should mention that I'm not a fan of UST) is that you don't really break down in training, so you don't need to "re-train" your sense of pace during taper.
Makes sense but this only makes sense for even splitters. Does Rushall urge us to split evenly? Or do we train this way and pace our own way?
It makes sense for people who want to pace their races properly. It is better to even split or negative split your races (accounting for the effects of starts & turns, which the table does).
The main danger in even/negative splitting is that you get stuck in a "rut" and don't really put forth a complete effort (ie, after the race you still have energy to burn). That's why it is important to work on proper pacing and race-pace training so you can recognize the warning signs if you are taking it out too hard.
Don't make the mistake of thinking Rushall or any other race-pace approach is just about physiological conditioning; you also need to develop a good sense of pacing. I believe one advantage of Rushall's UST approach (and I should mention that I'm not a fan of UST) is that you don't really break down in training, so you don't need to "re-train" your sense of pace during taper.
