Training for meet at high altitude

LOL! Glad you enjoyed Memphis It's even better in the spring and fall when it's more moderate. Festival season just started a few weekends ago and there is something going on nearly every weekend between now and the end of September. It's a great town. Yes, we'll have to connect at Nationals next year. This is my first so I'm super excited. I'll be in the 50-55 group swimming all four free events. Great! I'm in the 55-59 age group, and I won't be racing in any of the free events! That makes it so much easier to cheer you on! Our age groups race on the same days, too. (The 65 and up groups race on different days.) Even though it took me a week to find it (the new USMS website is not too friendly). There is an altitude adjustment factor that will give you an idea of how your times may be affected. It's in the rule book at 104.5.3(1) Here's a screen shot. 11540 Also, University of New Mexico Seidler Natatorium is 5133' above sea level. Yikes! I'm sorry you went through all the trouble, but I appreciate it! Knowing now what I can expect (especially in my 400 IM), swimming personal best times will definitely NOT be one of my goals for the meet! I see you're from ABQ, the city with the heavy metal-performing mayor with a past history of playing college football! :D I have good memories of attending (and photographing) the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta every year from 1986-1991. What a blast, especially when I got to fly in one during one of the competitive events, thanks to my buddy who got me a press pass. :banana: Will you be at the games? If so, I hope to meet you, too! Elaine, I think training at "Hi Attitude" would be much easier in Colorado where it's legal. :) I didn't seem to notice much of difference skiing in the Rockies, possibly because I wasn't racing and could just stop when I needed air. Seems like something to put aside and just race. Should be a great trip. There are a bunch of swimmers here who have been itching to go to a senior games, so who knows. Good luck way in advance. :lmao: Hmmm, somehow I don't think that kind of training would be conducive to swimming very well. :bed: Thanks for your "good luck" wishes! Will you be joining us at the games? It would be great to meet all of the Forumites who will be there!

LOL! Glad you enjoyed Memphis It's even better in the spring and fall when it's more moderate. Festival season just started a few weekends ago and there is something going on nearly every weekend between now and the end of September. It's a great town. Yes, we'll have to connect at Nationals next year. This is my first so I'm super excited. I'll be in the 50-55 group swimming all four free events. Great! I'm in the 55-59 age group, and I won't be racing in any of the free events! That makes it so much easier to cheer you on! Our age groups race on the same days, too. (The 65 and up groups race on different days.) Even though it took me a week to find it (the new USMS website is not too friendly). There is an altitude adjustment factor that will give you an idea of how your times may be affected. It's in the rule book at 104.5.3(1) Here's a screen shot. 11540 Also, University of New Mexico Seidler Natatorium is 5133' above sea level. Yikes! I'm sorry you went through all the trouble, but I appreciate it! Knowing now what I can expect (especially in my 400 IM), swimming personal best times will definitely NOT be one of my goals for the meet! I see you're from ABQ, the city with the heavy metal-performing mayor with a past history of playing college football! :D I have good memories of attending (and photographing) the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta every year from 1986-1991. What a blast, especially when I got to fly in one during one of the competitive events, thanks to my buddy who got me a press pass. :banana: Will you be at the games? If so, I hope to meet you, too! Elaine, I think training at "Hi Attitude" would be much easier in Colorado where it's legal. :) I didn't seem to notice much of difference skiing in the Rockies, possibly because I wasn't racing and could just stop when I needed air. Seems like something to put aside and just race. Should be a great trip. There are a bunch of swimmers here who have been itching to go to a senior games, so who knows. Good luck way in advance. :lmao: Hmmm, somehow I don't think that kind of training would be conducive to swimming very well. :bed: Thanks for your "good luck" wishes! Will you be joining us at the games? It would be great to meet all of the Forumites who will be there!