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!
Oh, that's right! I think you had mentioned before that you are going to Albuquerque. I look forward to meeting you! What events are you swimming?
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!
Oh, that's right! I think you had mentioned before that you are going to Albuquerque. I look forward to meeting you! What events are you swimming?
