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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When Michael Andrew is 19 or 20, all the talented kids who are doing huge aerobic non-Rushall sets right now are going to surpass him like he's nothing special. I'd be willing to call it right now: Michael Andrew won't ever make finals at Olympic Trials, and it's directly because of his dad's devotion to doing nothing but Rushall sets.
Either of your predictions could prove to be true, however, it won't necessarily be due to the fact that he trains USRPT exclusively. It is not unheard of for kids to excel at a younger age only to plateau as they get older, resulting in their peers outpacing them.
When Michael Andrew is 19 or 20, all the talented kids who are doing huge aerobic non-Rushall sets right now are going to surpass him like he's nothing special. I'd be willing to call it right now: Michael Andrew won't ever make finals at Olympic Trials, and it's directly because of his dad's devotion to doing nothing but Rushall sets.
Either of your predictions could prove to be true, however, it won't necessarily be due to the fact that he trains USRPT exclusively. It is not unheard of for kids to excel at a younger age only to plateau as they get older, resulting in their peers outpacing them.
