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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I too am going to the Senior Games in Albuquerque and after reading the posts here I am resigned to the fact that I will be gasping for breath. Another swimmer I met this weekend at the Pasadena Senior Games who is also going to Albuquerque told me to do open turns on the longer events. My coach told me this morning that I might have to do that if the altitude becomes a factor. I am going to look into portable oxygen canisters.
I too am going to the Senior Games in Albuquerque and after reading the posts here I am resigned to the fact that I will be gasping for breath. Another swimmer I met this weekend at the Pasadena Senior Games who is also going to Albuquerque told me to do open turns on the longer events. My coach told me this morning that I might have to do that if the altitude becomes a factor. I am going to look into portable oxygen canisters.
