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.
I live at sea level. My parents live in Frisco, CO, at around 9,000 feet. When I visit, I swim at the Silverthorne Rec Center. The first time I went, I jumped in, swam a 25, flipped . . . and flailed hard to the surface in panic mode gasping for every bit of precious air I could suck in. I remember thinking that I might drown while I was upside down under water.
Now when I visit I stick to the kiddie pool and hot tub, and consider that an aerobic workout.
You're in for a challenge.
I live at sea level. My parents live in Frisco, CO, at around 9,000 feet. When I visit, I swim at the Silverthorne Rec Center. The first time I went, I jumped in, swam a 25, flipped . . . and flailed hard to the surface in panic mode gasping for every bit of precious air I could suck in. I remember thinking that I might drown while I was upside down under water.
Now when I visit I stick to the kiddie pool and hot tub, and consider that an aerobic workout.
You're in for a challenge.
