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 am most definitely not a USRPT zealot but I think there is a lot to be said with race pace training. Rushall's sets are really hard and a set of Race Pace 50s I think simulates the 200 better than any other set. The other key Rushall method we have employed on our race pace work is the rest interval. His 20 second rest on Race Pace 50s is really hard and if you really set a challenging goal time it hits your legs just like the last 50 of a 200. I don't train solely this type of set and still do aerobic days, dryland and weights but I think his method of specificity is spot on. Is it fun? I would contend it's what you make it and my team has a lot of fun doing our race pace sets. Just my 2 cents.
I am most definitely not a USRPT zealot but I think there is a lot to be said with race pace training. Rushall's sets are really hard and a set of Race Pace 50s I think simulates the 200 better than any other set. The other key Rushall method we have employed on our race pace work is the rest interval. His 20 second rest on Race Pace 50s is really hard and if you really set a challenging goal time it hits your legs just like the last 50 of a 200. I don't train solely this type of set and still do aerobic days, dryland and weights but I think his method of specificity is spot on. Is it fun? I would contend it's what you make it and my team has a lot of fun doing our race pace sets. Just my 2 cents.
