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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rtodd:
Fascinating article. I know nothing about track training but I am curious about parallels between success in other sports and USRPT. At first impression your article seems to completely refute USRPT. I did find one parallel though - 8x200 (the set they like)=1600m. 1600m is 4 times as long as a 400m. Dr. Rushall says that training sets should optimally be about 3-5 times the distance of the race based on some study that was done. It almost sounds like other track teams aren't getting the required yardage in their sets, compared to Baylor's track team.
rtodd:
Fascinating article. I know nothing about track training but I am curious about parallels between success in other sports and USRPT. At first impression your article seems to completely refute USRPT. I did find one parallel though - 8x200 (the set they like)=1600m. 1600m is 4 times as long as a 400m. Dr. Rushall says that training sets should optimally be about 3-5 times the distance of the race based on some study that was done. It almost sounds like other track teams aren't getting the required yardage in their sets, compared to Baylor's track team.
