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!
Russell's original paper also said that when swimming all out 25s from the dive, you should include the flip turn. Going back to specificity of training, I also think it is important to emulate the same breathing pattern you have in your 50 free race. I can easily swim a 25 "no breather", but in my race 50 free, I take a breath at the flags (on the first 25) - so that is what I do when I practice at race pace. Since the turn is so important in the 50, I am planning on extending these "25s" to more like "35s" so I can work the perfect turn and breakout.
Russell's original paper also said that when swimming all out 25s from the dive, you should include the flip turn. Going back to specificity of training, I also think it is important to emulate the same breathing pattern you have in your 50 free race. I can easily swim a 25 "no breather", but in my race 50 free, I take a breath at the flags (on the first 25) - so that is what I do when I practice at race pace. Since the turn is so important in the 50, I am planning on extending these "25s" to more like "35s" so I can work the perfect turn and breakout.
