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 believe he says that some type of deconditioning occurs after 2-3 days so he advocates each set be done several times per week. I have never had time to do that many but I have seen gains with fewer than what he recommends. I think he would say doing each set 3 times per week is optimal. Any more than that is counterproductive and any less is beneficial, but sub optimal.
With respect to your comments about doing things within the USRPT format, I think he is much more rigid about doing the sets themselves HIS way. He definitely does not like swimming slower than race pace and he does not like excessive rest.
I believe he says that some type of deconditioning occurs after 2-3 days so he advocates each set be done several times per week. I have never had time to do that many but I have seen gains with fewer than what he recommends. I think he would say doing each set 3 times per week is optimal. Any more than that is counterproductive and any less is beneficial, but sub optimal.
With respect to your comments about doing things within the USRPT format, I think he is much more rigid about doing the sets themselves HIS way. He definitely does not like swimming slower than race pace and he does not like excessive rest.
