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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I coached swimming for 35yrs....and about 10yrs in after conversatin' with Dave Salo, and reading stuff by Brent, Bob Steele, and getting corroboration from about every page of every exercise physiology book that looked at volume vs intensity parameters, made a big shift to high intensity training, drastically reduced volumes (under 30,000/wk) with the centerpiece of the program being 'Goal Sets'...defined by best or goal times. Relative recovery days (2 a week, focused on other components of the sport).
The results were immediately dramatic. Initial mindblowers for me, were mid-season lifetime bests....opposing rivals always said we rested for them! Did a lot of Rushall alactic style training, but also lactic tolerance sparingly: 100's on 3min@200mtr pace. 50's@100mtr pace, even
250's on 8@500pace.
I can vouch for High intensity in general for sure....and'l say continual volume overload ala much of the swimming world (back then) didn't do any swimmers justice. The genetically gifted rise above it, but lose out on even faster performances cause of being hampered by the unnecessary volume. ... If your training for a 4min event, cranking 6000-9000yd workouts is a crock.
I coached swimming for 35yrs....and about 10yrs in after conversatin' with Dave Salo, and reading stuff by Brent, Bob Steele, and getting corroboration from about every page of every exercise physiology book that looked at volume vs intensity parameters, made a big shift to high intensity training, drastically reduced volumes (under 30,000/wk) with the centerpiece of the program being 'Goal Sets'...defined by best or goal times. Relative recovery days (2 a week, focused on other components of the sport).
The results were immediately dramatic. Initial mindblowers for me, were mid-season lifetime bests....opposing rivals always said we rested for them! Did a lot of Rushall alactic style training, but also lactic tolerance sparingly: 100's on 3min@200mtr pace. 50's@100mtr pace, even
250's on 8@500pace.
I can vouch for High intensity in general for sure....and'l say continual volume overload ala much of the swimming world (back then) didn't do any swimmers justice. The genetically gifted rise above it, but lose out on even faster performances cause of being hampered by the unnecessary volume. ... If your training for a 4min event, cranking 6000-9000yd workouts is a crock.
