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!
Had an e-mail conversation with Dr. Rushall recently, and he is allowing longer rest intervals---but only for older masters drop-dead sprinters who have tried for months but cannot generate adequate race-pace yardage using 15 and 20 seconds. That is, not enough yardage to improve technique.
I don't think USD is for drop dead sprinters. As one, there is absolutely no way I can maintain race pace on the specified 1:1 rest ratio. And I can't imagine training 12.5s from mid-pool all the time. 50s are about starts, turns, SDKs and platinum speed. You can only work on platinum speed with max rest sets. Plus, I think there's some value in doing AFAP 15s and 25s that are above 50 pace. And I think toys can be helpful for sprinters. Just MHO.
Now, 100s may be a different matter. But I can't do the Rushall sets on a 1:1 ratio either.
Had an e-mail conversation with Dr. Rushall recently, and he is allowing longer rest intervals---but only for older masters drop-dead sprinters who have tried for months but cannot generate adequate race-pace yardage using 15 and 20 seconds. That is, not enough yardage to improve technique.
I don't think USD is for drop dead sprinters. As one, there is absolutely no way I can maintain race pace on the specified 1:1 rest ratio. And I can't imagine training 12.5s from mid-pool all the time. 50s are about starts, turns, SDKs and platinum speed. You can only work on platinum speed with max rest sets. Plus, I think there's some value in doing AFAP 15s and 25s that are above 50 pace. And I think toys can be helpful for sprinters. Just MHO.
Now, 100s may be a different matter. But I can't do the Rushall sets on a 1:1 ratio either.
