I'm planning a vacation to Denver in June. At the time, they wil be holding the Mile High, One Mile. I live in an area that is very close to sea level. I was wondering if anyone can give to me training ideas to get ready for the high altitude.
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I wasa told to do a lot of alternate breahting with a pull bouy. Yesterday I did 4x500 trying to breathe only every 5 strokes. I had to do an extra breathing treatment for my asthma. I still think that I can do this.
I cannot believe you did this!!!! I've been coaching at high altitude for over nearly 20 years and I have never told anyone to alternate breathe to help adjust to high altitude. If anything you need to breath every stroke to the same side. Man there is no oxygen up here! Your lungs will burn and you won't swim as fast, but think good technique and enjoy your workouts.... I would also adjust your interval times to be a little slower to give you a little more recovery time.....
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I wasa told to do a lot of alternate breahting with a pull bouy. Yesterday I did 4x500 trying to breathe only every 5 strokes. I had to do an extra breathing treatment for my asthma. I still think that I can do this.
I cannot believe you did this!!!! I've been coaching at high altitude for over nearly 20 years and I have never told anyone to alternate breathe to help adjust to high altitude. If anything you need to breath every stroke to the same side. Man there is no oxygen up here! Your lungs will burn and you won't swim as fast, but think good technique and enjoy your workouts.... I would also adjust your interval times to be a little slower to give you a little more recovery time.....
