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, this is swimshark (darn new forum wouldn't let me log in with my old name). I live about 90 min north of ABQ now. I train at 7200 every day. I've been told it takes 1 month per 1000 feet in elevation gain to adjust but there are days I still feel like I'm adjusting and I've been here for 2 years. Drink plenty of water for about a week before arriving and get here as far in advance as you can. I wish I could swim in the meet but I miss the age limit by 1 year!
:wave:Hi, Swimshark! How have you been? It's been a long time since our Forumite t-shirt days! You know, it's because of your encouragement that I've been competing in the 400 IM and 200 Fly over the past six years. Thanks!
I appreciate your feedback on this. I'll take your advice on the water (I've already calendared it!), but I think I will only be able to get out a few days in advance. We'll see as it gets closer.
I'm sorry you won't be able to compete in the games. Hopefully, we'll catch up with each other at another one (or Nationals) in the future!
Elaine, this is swimshark (darn new forum wouldn't let me log in with my old name). I live about 90 min north of ABQ now. I train at 7200 every day. I've been told it takes 1 month per 1000 feet in elevation gain to adjust but there are days I still feel like I'm adjusting and I've been here for 2 years. Drink plenty of water for about a week before arriving and get here as far in advance as you can. I wish I could swim in the meet but I miss the age limit by 1 year!
:wave:Hi, Swimshark! How have you been? It's been a long time since our Forumite t-shirt days! You know, it's because of your encouragement that I've been competing in the 400 IM and 200 Fly over the past six years. Thanks!
I appreciate your feedback on this. I'll take your advice on the water (I've already calendared it!), but I think I will only be able to get out a few days in advance. We'll see as it gets closer.
I'm sorry you won't be able to compete in the games. Hopefully, we'll catch up with each other at another one (or Nationals) in the future!
