The most recent published document related to USPRT and the associated differences and approaches from traditional training focuses on the week/days before a big swim meet. Traditional training(TT) uses a long and widely accepted method of 'tapering'. It involves a dramatic reduction in training yardage and focuses on speed and rest, increasing the rest interval between repetitions, while increasing pace and speed. USRPT uses a method which is called peaking. I remember peaking for marathons, then tapering(reducing) my mileage and carbohydrate loading. Peaking in the USRPT method does not involve any dramatic gradual reduction in yardage, although it has been suggested in the recent research paper that reducing the USRPT repetitions during a session is indicated. Pace and rest intervals remain constant. It also indicates that racing skills including starts, turns and finishes can be practiced USRPT style, filling in for the extra time remaining from shortened sessions.
For instance:
250 swimming
5x100 backstroke
1:35/2:00
2x100 1 arm butterfly progression
10x25 butterfly
USRPT
15/40
fail 6
250 swimming
15x25 freestyle
USRPT
15/30
fail 5, 10, 13
250 swimming
10 freestyle turns
looking for good break out
5 more freestyle turns
good breakout
fast strokes
no breather to 10 meters
2300 yards including every thing
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