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!
Does USRPT include stretching flexibility exercises, or are the repetitions considered entirely sufficient?
Just guessing, but I suspect it includes stretching about as much as any other training method, which is to say, not explicitly.
I decided to commit more to USRPT but I'd had problems with the concept of going to failure. Rereading Rushall and the idea that adaptation comes from failure made me see it in a different light as something to be strived for.This has changed my attitude about the sets.
I decided to commit more to USRPT but I'd had problems with the concept of going to failure. Rereading Rushall and the idea that adaptation comes from failure made me see it in a different light as something to be strived for.This has changed my attitude about the sets.
Allen,
Sounds like you have got it! FYI, if you google USRPTIA and go to the website, look at the second column under Webinars, then click on "webinars up and coming". There is one entitled "USRPT for Masters" that will be available October 1. It will discuss "failure" as it relates to USRPT in detail among other things.
Allen,
Sounds like you have got it! FYI, if you google USRPTIA and go to the website, look at the second column under Webinars, then click on "webinars up and coming". There is one entitled "USRPT for Masters" that will be available October 1. It will discuss "failure" as it relates to USRPT in detail among other things.
Sounds good.
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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.
Former Member
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.
Also, Michael Andrew is one of the top breaststrokers in 100 meters and a top Im swimmer.
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Are you still working at this scheme. Im looking to go 4:20/400scm and you look to be holding similar target paces(converted from scy to scm) as I would. Curious what you've found with this program? Did you see changes for the 400m. Glenn does more work around the 400m pace than you but I imagine the cross over benefit from 800 and 1500 training is still strong.
There was a talk somewhere where Bob Bowman referenced Rushall. He basically said "Keep on trying that. We'll keep kicking your ass long course till the end of time." Rushall is okay for getting the best performance you can put forward given your current capacity. But building that capacity requires old school aerobic base building. 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.
Is it time to revisit this prediction yet? Although not Olympic trials finals yet, he did pretty well at US Nationals!