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!
:)
Yeah, Albuquerque is all right I guess. If you can spell it. And keep your car from being stolen. Oh, and not get shot. Then it's real nice. Mostly kidding.
I don't know if I'll be there. I haven't entered swim meet since 1978. Don't have fond memories of age group swim meets either. I know it's all different now, just haven't taken the plunge. I was going to do the NM State games this year. But I'm getting my shoulder fixed in June and won't be able to. If you come here, swim with us at LOBO.
Hey, one thing Albuquerque DOES have (in addition to the awesome Hot Air Balloon Fiesta) is great New Mexican food! Coming from Southern California, I was used to Baja-Mexican food. I really enjoyed the Indian influence in the cuisine of your state. :dinner:
I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder. Good luck with your surgery! As for swimming with your team, thanks for the invite!
Yeah, Albuquerque is all right I guess. If you can spell it. And keep your car from being stolen. Oh, and not get shot. Then it's real nice. Mostly kidding.
I don't know if I'll be there. I haven't entered swim meet since 1978. Don't have fond memories of age group swim meets either. I know it's all different now, just haven't taken the plunge. I was going to do the NM State games this year. But I'm getting my shoulder fixed in June and won't be able to. If you come here, swim with us at LOBO.
Hey, one thing Albuquerque DOES have (in addition to the awesome Hot Air Balloon Fiesta) is great New Mexican food! Coming from Southern California, I was used to Baja-Mexican food. I really enjoyed the Indian influence in the cuisine of your state. :dinner:
I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder. Good luck with your surgery! As for swimming with your team, thanks for the invite!
