mathematics wrote:
fulla wrote:
His dad did a good podcast with Jack Kelly. Sounds like he doesn’t doo massive volume - averages about 24 hours a week and swims 4 times, but usually 6km or so each swim.
With all the buzz about the “Norwegian Method” why aren’t we hearing more about the “laidlow method”?
It's like fad diets. Hard to sell a diet that says eat healthy food and exercise in moderation. Easy to sell a method that says it has the secret.
24h/w though seems wildly low for someone at that level.
Agreed, that interview was really good - His Dad has a chuckle when asked about Lactate testing and then pointed out it's nothing new, and it's existed for a long time.
What really struck me was the importance he places on individual needs.
Every coach says "it's about the individual" yet somehow most seem to do and repeat the same things - just look at the sudden jump in lactate testing. Richard Laidlow came across as someone who doesn't follow what everyone else does, but instead has built a wealth of experience.
Regarding the volume thing - iirc from the podcast, Sam has been training a lot since a very young age. He responds well to tough sessions and has years of volume.
When you say 24h/week is wildy low - well, he has a second in Kona and a 1st in Nice. Maybe most others are wildly high? Do you have the average per week of other pros over a 12 month period? I doubt it is more than 25 hours or so when averaged over a year.
Anyway, the interview with Richard Laidlow was great.