Just got back from Iraq. Was running 5-8 miles a day. Came back to new mexico. My house is at 5700 feet. And ouch. The hills and altitude hurt. I think my lowest point was about 5200 ft and my highest was 6000. Felt like my lungs were on fire and I only ran 3 miles.
Ouch Altitude.
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not only will it take some time to get used to it and back up to your normal running, when you get to a lower altitude you will be that much more ahead.
there is a reason why world class athletes train at high altitude.
not only will it take some time to get used to it and back up to your normal running, when you get to a lower altitude you will be that much more ahead.
there is a reason why world class athletes train at high altitude.
Re: Ouch Altitude.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...(couple of months, usually)...</div></div>
I transition from sea level to 8600 feet at the start of every summer. It takes about two weeks to acclimate to the higher altitude about as much as I'm going to. Your body adapts by building more red blood cells. No big deal.
And bullets fly better in the thinner air...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...(couple of months, usually)...</div></div>
I transition from sea level to 8600 feet at the start of every summer. It takes about two weeks to acclimate to the higher altitude about as much as I'm going to. Your body adapts by building more red blood cells. No big deal.
And bullets fly better in the thinner air...
Re: Ouch Altitude.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamelSpider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not only will it take some time to get used to it and back up to your normal running, when you get to a lower altitude you will be that much more ahead.
there is a reason why world class athletes train at high altitude. </div></div>
Ya. My house is 1200ft higher than base so that is better for PT tests.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamelSpider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not only will it take some time to get used to it and back up to your normal running, when you get to a lower altitude you will be that much more ahead.
there is a reason why world class athletes train at high altitude. </div></div>
Ya. My house is 1200ft higher than base so that is better for PT tests.
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