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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Tried a variation on Tuesday:
30 x 25 on 40s. Target time based on 1/2 2nd of 100m *** = 17.6 - so figured 18s would be about right. I can only do a couple of 17s at a time - and it doesn't really feel like 100 pace if I force it.
We had to do it self-timed, but at least we had an electronic clock, so my rule was that if I saw 17 or 18 I would keep going, and I'd sit out 2 if I saw 19, which was only once. So I did 28.
I was getting a little more rest than the 20 recommended, but this makes it more manageable. Nothing like trying to work out exact rest intervals when your head is starting to spin!
All in all it was good. The whole squad had a go and feedback was positive. Seems to be quite a motivating set, even for those that aren't so competitive (rather than 'race pace' they were asked to target a time, around 90-95% effort, that they didn't think they could complete the whole set on).
Tried a variation on Tuesday:
30 x 25 on 40s. Target time based on 1/2 2nd of 100m *** = 17.6 - so figured 18s would be about right. I can only do a couple of 17s at a time - and it doesn't really feel like 100 pace if I force it.
We had to do it self-timed, but at least we had an electronic clock, so my rule was that if I saw 17 or 18 I would keep going, and I'd sit out 2 if I saw 19, which was only once. So I did 28.
I was getting a little more rest than the 20 recommended, but this makes it more manageable. Nothing like trying to work out exact rest intervals when your head is starting to spin!
All in all it was good. The whole squad had a go and feedback was positive. Seems to be quite a motivating set, even for those that aren't so competitive (rather than 'race pace' they were asked to target a time, around 90-95% effort, that they didn't think they could complete the whole set on).
