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, we're going to be sucking wind no matter what we do at that altitude. :) I think we're just going to have to have fun with it. On a side note, I saw that the 2021 games are in Ft Lauderdale! No altitude and a great outdoor pool!
Yeah they (the city) finally agreed to spend the money to completely overhaul the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Center. it's a shame it comes too late to keep the Hall of Fame Center there, but I am excited that they will be moving YMCA Masters Nationals (and possibly YMCA Nationals) back to Ft. Lauderdale now!
Elaine, we're going to be sucking wind no matter what we do at that altitude. :) I think we're just going to have to have fun with it. On a side note, I saw that the 2021 games are in Ft Lauderdale! No altitude and a great outdoor pool!
Yeah they (the city) finally agreed to spend the money to completely overhaul the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Center. it's a shame it comes too late to keep the Hall of Fame Center there, but I am excited that they will be moving YMCA Masters Nationals (and possibly YMCA Nationals) back to Ft. Lauderdale now!
