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!
I do occasionally do 20-30 x 25 @ 100 pace, but I use a :40 interval. Rushall has indicated that drop dead masters sprinters may need up to :30 rest. I also kick some of these, which I know Rushall dislikes.
I just remembered that a couple weeks ago I did a USRPT-ish set of 25s fly on 0:35 where I alternated swimming fly and doing "shooter" SDKs on my back, all going at 100 race pace. But I think I did maybe 16 of them, not 20-30.
Anyway, I liked the set and could see doing a set of 30 x 25 like this while taking the 10th/20th/30th one off as ez recovery swim instead of a kick. And it would work on underwater kicking more than a "pure" USRPT set.
In general I often like the idea of mixing kick/swim sets (USRPT-like or not) and I probably don't do them enough.
I do occasionally do 20-30 x 25 @ 100 pace, but I use a :40 interval. Rushall has indicated that drop dead masters sprinters may need up to :30 rest. I also kick some of these, which I know Rushall dislikes.
I just remembered that a couple weeks ago I did a USRPT-ish set of 25s fly on 0:35 where I alternated swimming fly and doing "shooter" SDKs on my back, all going at 100 race pace. But I think I did maybe 16 of them, not 20-30.
Anyway, I liked the set and could see doing a set of 30 x 25 like this while taking the 10th/20th/30th one off as ez recovery swim instead of a kick. And it would work on underwater kicking more than a "pure" USRPT set.
In general I often like the idea of mixing kick/swim sets (USRPT-like or not) and I probably don't do them enough.
