Has anybody had experience using canned oxygen (such as Boost Oxygen) at high-altitude swim meets? I will be competing at the National Senior Games, in Albuquerque, this June and would like to know what I can expect if I use it. How well does it work? Would racing after taking a few hits of oxygen be similar to racing at sea level?
I have been doing some training with a center-mount snorkel with a air-restricting cap to help prepare. In addition, I will be arriving on a Wednesday evening before my first race on Sunday, so I will have a few days to adjust; however, it's probably not enough. I'm thinking the oxygen could help-- at least it wouldn't hurt! I just don't want to die on my 200 fly, 400 IM, 200 IM, and 200 breaststroke! :whiteflag:
Elaine,
This product is not going to help you during those races - except to suck on them at the end when you are dying. If you could keep one at each end of the pool and take a hit each length though...
I suppose there might be a chance of euphoria from too much oxygen that would mask the build up of carbon dioxide - that could lead to fainting if it was severe enough.
Don't waste the money for this product unless you are climbing Mt Everest. :)
Elaine,
This product is not going to help you during those races - except to suck on them at the end when you are dying. If you could keep one at each end of the pool and take a hit each length though...
I suppose there might be a chance of euphoria from too much oxygen that would mask the build up of carbon dioxide - that could lead to fainting if it was severe enough.
Don't waste the money for this product unless you are climbing Mt Everest. :)
