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!
has anyone tried using one of the Speedo vibrating watches for this type of training? Multiple websites cite "10 segment interval timer," but detailed documentation seems difficult to find on the internet. If you could set up two repeating intervals (i.e. target time, rest time), it would seem to be an excellent tool for USRPT for not a lot of money.
I got the Speedo vibrating alarm watch for Christmas so I'll answer my own question for anyone who may come across this later. Yes, this watch can be programmed with alternating pace and rest intervals (in whole seconds, anyway) that repeat, with a vibration for notification. I swam a USRPT set with it today for the first time. The vibration wasn't strong enough for me feel mid-stroke, but on a "made" interval I felt the vibration shortly after or just as I was touching the wall. If I touched and didn't feel something, I would glance at the watch and realize I'd missed the interval.
I've read the non-replaceable bands on these watches aren't very durable, so I'll attempt to be careful with that. I expect battery life won't be too long if the vibration feature is used a lot. But so far, it's seems a decent value at ~$55 for an individual looking for a personal USPRT timing device.
has anyone tried using one of the Speedo vibrating watches for this type of training? Multiple websites cite "10 segment interval timer," but detailed documentation seems difficult to find on the internet. If you could set up two repeating intervals (i.e. target time, rest time), it would seem to be an excellent tool for USRPT for not a lot of money.
I got the Speedo vibrating alarm watch for Christmas so I'll answer my own question for anyone who may come across this later. Yes, this watch can be programmed with alternating pace and rest intervals (in whole seconds, anyway) that repeat, with a vibration for notification. I swam a USRPT set with it today for the first time. The vibration wasn't strong enough for me feel mid-stroke, but on a "made" interval I felt the vibration shortly after or just as I was touching the wall. If I touched and didn't feel something, I would glance at the watch and realize I'd missed the interval.
I've read the non-replaceable bands on these watches aren't very durable, so I'll attempt to be careful with that. I expect battery life won't be too long if the vibration feature is used a lot. But so far, it's seems a decent value at ~$55 for an individual looking for a personal USPRT timing device.
