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!
Does this program ever integrate drills and easy recovery swimming days?
I am curious if there could be a benefit in tailoring ones non-USRPT training by including just one or two USRPT sets a week.
To my knowledge, no.
Drills - These are never done at race pace so are not included in training. I personally agree with this for many reasons other than that Rushall says so. I reason is that I have never done a "zipper" drill or catch up drill during a race. The other is that if you want me to do something different in my stroke e.g. early vertical forearm, just tell me what to do and I will try it. Maybe I need to slow down a bit for a few strokes to get the movement, but I don't need a drill to do that and I believe most swimmers who have been swimming for a while could do the same.
Recovery days - USRPT is self limiting. Once you have failed the two in a row or four for the set you stop, period. You don't get to the point of exhaustion, so don't need recovery days. If I feel too tired on a particular day for some reason, I do one set of USRPT rather than 2.
1 or 2 USRPT sets a week - I believe you might get some benefit, but a 100% commitment is better.
Does this program ever integrate drills and easy recovery swimming days?
I am curious if there could be a benefit in tailoring ones non-USRPT training by including just one or two USRPT sets a week.
To my knowledge, no.
Drills - These are never done at race pace so are not included in training. I personally agree with this for many reasons other than that Rushall says so. I reason is that I have never done a "zipper" drill or catch up drill during a race. The other is that if you want me to do something different in my stroke e.g. early vertical forearm, just tell me what to do and I will try it. Maybe I need to slow down a bit for a few strokes to get the movement, but I don't need a drill to do that and I believe most swimmers who have been swimming for a while could do the same.
Recovery days - USRPT is self limiting. Once you have failed the two in a row or four for the set you stop, period. You don't get to the point of exhaustion, so don't need recovery days. If I feel too tired on a particular day for some reason, I do one set of USRPT rather than 2.
1 or 2 USRPT sets a week - I believe you might get some benefit, but a 100% commitment is better.
