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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The wookie- i believe there is better research that states this type of training Is dangerous for childrens development. See jonty skinner lectures etc. So i am slightly angered when this discussion comes up. Sorry if i hurt your feelings. The training 20 years ago was pretty good. Evans, mary t, biondi, barrowman. They all held american and/or world records for 10, 15, 20 years.
I think the reason Rushall would disagree with Skinner is that:
1. Rushall and Skinner both think technique is most important for children
2. But Rushall thinks technique can best be learned at fast speeds while Skinner thinks technique can best be obtained at slow speeds that will later (years later) transfer to high speeds.
Point 2 is where the debate is (not in my mind as I believe what Rushall says about this).
The wookie- i believe there is better research that states this type of training Is dangerous for childrens development. See jonty skinner lectures etc. So i am slightly angered when this discussion comes up. Sorry if i hurt your feelings. The training 20 years ago was pretty good. Evans, mary t, biondi, barrowman. They all held american and/or world records for 10, 15, 20 years.
I think the reason Rushall would disagree with Skinner is that:
1. Rushall and Skinner both think technique is most important for children
2. But Rushall thinks technique can best be learned at fast speeds while Skinner thinks technique can best be obtained at slow speeds that will later (years later) transfer to high speeds.
Point 2 is where the debate is (not in my mind as I believe what Rushall says about this).
