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?
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Im going race pace for the back half of my 100s. However to make those goal times consistently with so little rest I am basically going AFAP while breathing alot more than I would breathe if I was truly doing AFAP 25 sprints.
You are not the first to base the USRPT times on the back half of the 100, but Dr. Rushall advocates for the 100 time divided by four (which is faster of course). That being said, I know of one team that does it exactly the way you do and they are having good results. What is your 100 yard time? What time are you holding for your 25s based on the back half of the race?
Dr. Rushall does not like dryland or weights - true and false. He has mentioned the importance of weights for Masters swimmers only. Can't remember the full rationale but I think he cited some study.
Im going race pace for the back half of my 100s. However to make those goal times consistently with so little rest I am basically going AFAP while breathing alot more than I would breathe if I was truly doing AFAP 25 sprints.
You are not the first to base the USRPT times on the back half of the 100, but Dr. Rushall advocates for the 100 time divided by four (which is faster of course). That being said, I know of one team that does it exactly the way you do and they are having good results. What is your 100 yard time? What time are you holding for your 25s based on the back half of the race?
Dr. Rushall does not like dryland or weights - true and false. He has mentioned the importance of weights for Masters swimmers only. Can't remember the full rationale but I think he cited some study.
