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!
Glenn,
If you are training for the scm 400 free, why would you do 30x50's? If you are racing 8x50's, wouldn't make more sense to do 10x50 at goal pace on :50, do a recover swim, repeat the 50's, etc?
What is the reasoning for doing nearly 4 times the amount needed for the 400?
I guess the best reason for the set of 30 x 50 is that is what Rushall suggests.
Beyond that, remember, even though the set is 30 x 50, You should not be able to do all 30 at race pace - and I can't. My best is 26 and that is with 4 failures. Meaning that I have done 22 x 50 at actual race pace. If I get to the point that I can do all 30 or even do 27 or 28 at race pace, I will move the interval doen to 31.
And no, doing 10 x 50 at goal pace then recover is not how USRPT is done. Rushall says that the first 5 of the set is essentially getting your body ready and adjusted to the interval, if you only do 10 x 50 and recover, you are starting the set all over again each time.
I was talking to an Olympian that works out at Rose Bowl where I swim and he was asking about USRPT. He told me that Ous Mellouilli (sp) who trains for the 1500 does not do any repeats over 100m. That is consistent with what Rushall suggests.
Glenn,
If you are training for the scm 400 free, why would you do 30x50's? If you are racing 8x50's, wouldn't make more sense to do 10x50 at goal pace on :50, do a recover swim, repeat the 50's, etc?
What is the reasoning for doing nearly 4 times the amount needed for the 400?
I guess the best reason for the set of 30 x 50 is that is what Rushall suggests.
Beyond that, remember, even though the set is 30 x 50, You should not be able to do all 30 at race pace - and I can't. My best is 26 and that is with 4 failures. Meaning that I have done 22 x 50 at actual race pace. If I get to the point that I can do all 30 or even do 27 or 28 at race pace, I will move the interval doen to 31.
And no, doing 10 x 50 at goal pace then recover is not how USRPT is done. Rushall says that the first 5 of the set is essentially getting your body ready and adjusted to the interval, if you only do 10 x 50 and recover, you are starting the set all over again each time.
I was talking to an Olympian that works out at Rose Bowl where I swim and he was asking about USRPT. He told me that Ous Mellouilli (sp) who trains for the 1500 does not do any repeats over 100m. That is consistent with what Rushall suggests.
