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!
"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain
its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the
innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and
lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new." ―Machiavelli
Ha! I think Rushall's promotion of his "new order" is great in that (1) he's stirring up a lot of animated/analytical conversations, and (2) he has people thinking more about race pace training instead of garbage yards. But not every "new order" is valid and he lacks some of the actual science that he claims to have at this juncture.
I hardly think I qualify as someone who has "done well under the old conditions." My training is very different than most masters, and I embraced a race pace philosophy early on.
I do think it's troublesome that the 50 sets for 100s and 200s seem virtually impossible to most (even Andrews and Mann). Rushall needs to address this ...
"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain
its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the
innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and
lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new." ―Machiavelli
Ha! I think Rushall's promotion of his "new order" is great in that (1) he's stirring up a lot of animated/analytical conversations, and (2) he has people thinking more about race pace training instead of garbage yards. But not every "new order" is valid and he lacks some of the actual science that he claims to have at this juncture.
I hardly think I qualify as someone who has "done well under the old conditions." My training is very different than most masters, and I embraced a race pace philosophy early on.
I do think it's troublesome that the 50 sets for 100s and 200s seem virtually impossible to most (even Andrews and Mann). Rushall needs to address this ...
