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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As a kid i swam for 2 years in summer league and novice swimming. Unlike AAU, lots of the training was more at race speed by doing lots of 25's and 50's. In fact when I switched to regular AAU teams that did more 100's and 200's at faster intervals my times dropped only 5 to 6 seconds in 100's, plus the fact I was about 14 1/2 when I started AAU to 18 years. So, having low yardage and lots of fast pace doesn't help you as much as people think. Master swimmers are different since your body can't take as much sprints as teenagers or kids.
As a kid i swam for 2 years in summer league and novice swimming. Unlike AAU, lots of the training was more at race speed by doing lots of 25's and 50's. In fact when I switched to regular AAU teams that did more 100's and 200's at faster intervals my times dropped only 5 to 6 seconds in 100's, plus the fact I was about 14 1/2 when I started AAU to 18 years. So, having low yardage and lots of fast pace doesn't help you as much as people think. Master swimmers are different since your body can't take as much sprints as teenagers or kids.
