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!
"Design to failure" is a difficult concept. I've found in my coaching that no one wants to sit out, but that is exactly what you are hoping if the set is designed correctly.
Related to a previous thought in this thread, I like the USRPT addition of sprint sets with longer rest.
In my former workout group based in Denver (including Rich Abrahams, Chris O'Sullivan, Bill Abbott, Kim Crouch, Heide Crino, Dana Johnston, and myself), we used to set up the touch pads, scoreboard, and timing system for 4-6 efforts, from the blocks, on a 6- to 10-minute interval. Ideal seemed to be for us to repeat this type of practice this every 3 weeks or so.
We raced and cheered for each other, and I believe this kept us "race ready" year-round.
Tomorrow's practice, as a matter of fact is a short pentathlon (100IM and the stroke 50s) on a 6-minute interval. Three of us will be doing the set: one swimmer, one timer, and one cooling down...on a two-minute rotation.
"Design to failure" is a difficult concept. I've found in my coaching that no one wants to sit out, but that is exactly what you are hoping if the set is designed correctly.
Related to a previous thought in this thread, I like the USRPT addition of sprint sets with longer rest.
In my former workout group based in Denver (including Rich Abrahams, Chris O'Sullivan, Bill Abbott, Kim Crouch, Heide Crino, Dana Johnston, and myself), we used to set up the touch pads, scoreboard, and timing system for 4-6 efforts, from the blocks, on a 6- to 10-minute interval. Ideal seemed to be for us to repeat this type of practice this every 3 weeks or so.
We raced and cheered for each other, and I believe this kept us "race ready" year-round.
Tomorrow's practice, as a matter of fact is a short pentathlon (100IM and the stroke 50s) on a 6-minute interval. Three of us will be doing the set: one swimmer, one timer, and one cooling down...on a two-minute rotation.
