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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That's repeat 12.5s at 50 race pace on a 30 second rest interval? No, not USRPT---unless you are new to it and using the long rest interval as a means of adapting, with the aim of working down to 15 seconds; or unless you are old enough that you actually need that much rest to attain the proper state of recovery. Otherwise, the rest interval is too long, allowing too much recovery of the oxidative system. The goal of USRPT, as far as conditioning goes, is to maintain maximal pressure on the oxygen-using muscle fibers, the slow twitch Type I fibers and the fast twitch Type IIb fibers. That's why you are not allowed to catch your breath. You have to go again while you are still hungering for air. This can be unpleasant, but you get to stop when you can't make the nine seconds anymore.
That's repeat 12.5s at 50 race pace on a 30 second rest interval? No, not USRPT---unless you are new to it and using the long rest interval as a means of adapting, with the aim of working down to 15 seconds; or unless you are old enough that you actually need that much rest to attain the proper state of recovery. Otherwise, the rest interval is too long, allowing too much recovery of the oxidative system. The goal of USRPT, as far as conditioning goes, is to maintain maximal pressure on the oxygen-using muscle fibers, the slow twitch Type I fibers and the fast twitch Type IIb fibers. That's why you are not allowed to catch your breath. You have to go again while you are still hungering for air. This can be unpleasant, but you get to stop when you can't make the nine seconds anymore.
