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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Elaine, I was out in ABQ visiting family at Christmas last year and had planned to go to the pool, but didn't. My heart rate was way up there just resting so I can imagine it's going to be a little nuts while exercising. I've been having the same thoughts about the games next year and have just decided to just have fun and live with it. There won't be any records broken by me or probably not even PRs, but we'll represent our states just fine. :)
Elaine, I was out in ABQ visiting family at Christmas last year and had planned to go to the pool, but didn't. My heart rate was way up there just resting so I can imagine it's going to be a little nuts while exercising. I've been having the same thoughts about the games next year and have just decided to just have fun and live with it. There won't be any records broken by me or probably not even PRs, but we'll represent our states just fine. :)
