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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Hello SwimKat, is it possible that you are simply worn out, perhaps suffering from nervous system fatigue? Lots of hard sprinting (which it sounds like you're doing) can really drain the nervous system, and that is the sort of fatigue it is difficult to measure. I should know, it has happened to me many times. If USRPT does not allow for rest before competition, it should, especially for Masters swimmers.
My understanding of USRPT is that you dont need to taper, and can expect to swim fast throughout the season. But I do feel pretty tired and am wondering if its my body adjusting to the training, or perhaps doing so much fly. Or, maybe its just not the right training for me.
Hello SwimKat, is it possible that you are simply worn out, perhaps suffering from nervous system fatigue? Lots of hard sprinting (which it sounds like you're doing) can really drain the nervous system, and that is the sort of fatigue it is difficult to measure. I should know, it has happened to me many times. If USRPT does not allow for rest before competition, it should, especially for Masters swimmers.
My understanding of USRPT is that you dont need to taper, and can expect to swim fast throughout the season. But I do feel pretty tired and am wondering if its my body adjusting to the training, or perhaps doing so much fly. Or, maybe its just not the right training for me.
