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!
Rushall only deals with race pace swimming, not AFAP swimming. To the extent he even addresses AFAP work, he concedes that you need more rest. I don't think Rushall's sets are really designed for masters sprinters. The 50 set he specifies for 100s is impossible. I occasionally do a version of his 25 set for 100s, but like That Guy, I take more rest than :20.
20 seconds' rest for 25's @ 100 pace is reasonable if we're talking about someone who can do each 25 in 10-11 seconds, like Michael Andrew. That's pretty close to 1:2 work:rest, which is the ratio that I've found I can do.
As for 50's @ 100 pace... I... uh.... haven't tried that. :bolt:
Rushall only deals with race pace swimming, not AFAP swimming. To the extent he even addresses AFAP work, he concedes that you need more rest. I don't think Rushall's sets are really designed for masters sprinters. The 50 set he specifies for 100s is impossible. I occasionally do a version of his 25 set for 100s, but like That Guy, I take more rest than :20.
20 seconds' rest for 25's @ 100 pace is reasonable if we're talking about someone who can do each 25 in 10-11 seconds, like Michael Andrew. That's pretty close to 1:2 work:rest, which is the ratio that I've found I can do.
As for 50's @ 100 pace... I... uh.... haven't tried that. :bolt:
