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!
I have been "kinda,sorta"trying these sets(kinda, sorta because I got ill and missed 10 days and so started easing back slower than I wished.)What I notice is missing is the burn from lactic acid build up I get from my usual HIT sets.I know Rushall thinks that is a good thing,but I have read several articles about the body's adaptation to lactic acid by improving buffering enzyme production etc. that would seem very useful for the 50-100 swimmer.Also the skill of holding ones stroke together when having muscle lactic acidosis("the burn") also seems to be useful.I know "train like you swim or you'll swim like you train"is important and that the Rushall method gives lots of race pace,but I am not sure how well it mimics the feeling of a race.This is really more of a question than a complaint,so what say Yáll?
I have been "kinda,sorta"trying these sets(kinda, sorta because I got ill and missed 10 days and so started easing back slower than I wished.)What I notice is missing is the burn from lactic acid build up I get from my usual HIT sets.I know Rushall thinks that is a good thing,but I have read several articles about the body's adaptation to lactic acid by improving buffering enzyme production etc. that would seem very useful for the 50-100 swimmer.Also the skill of holding ones stroke together when having muscle lactic acidosis("the burn") also seems to be useful.I know "train like you swim or you'll swim like you train"is important and that the Rushall method gives lots of race pace,but I am not sure how well it mimics the feeling of a race.This is really more of a question than a complaint,so what say Yáll?
