I have never swum at high altitude, so I have no idea how my body will react when I compete at the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque. The meet is over a year from now, so I have plenty of time to prepare. How should I train for it when I currently live and train at near-sea level elevation? The difference in elevation between here and there is about 4,300 feet. The events I will be competing in will be: 400 IM, 200 Fly, 200 ***, 200 IM, 100 Fly, and 50 ***.
I am 56 years old, swim six days/week (averaging a total of 12-13,000 yds./wk; I trade off heavier days with lighter days), and do various forms of dryland after each swim (yoga, weights, Theraband exercises, etc.).
Thanks!
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Short of sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber adjusted to mimic high altitude, there is no way to accelerate acclimatization. Generations of alpinists have tried every imaginable concoction, supplement and training trick. Zero success. It just takes time for the body to increase oxygen carrying capacity. Go to the venue about three weeks early or just accept the suffering and diminished performance.
Short of sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber adjusted to mimic high altitude, there is no way to accelerate acclimatization. Generations of alpinists have tried every imaginable concoction, supplement and training trick. Zero success. It just takes time for the body to increase oxygen carrying capacity. Go to the venue about three weeks early or just accept the suffering and diminished performance.
