I am very interested in swimming a 10 mile event this summer but it is at 5,500 ft altitude. I train around 2,400 ft. Does anyone have any advice for what I should expect, ie how much slower I will be or what type of training I can do barring traveling somewhere else to train?
Also, any advice on nutrition for that distance race would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Sandy
Hi, Sandy, I'm not a high altitude person myself (you're already training 2000 ft above me!), but you might already have an advantage, being half way there so to speak... in comparison to those of us coming from the flatlands and coastal plains of this beautiful country of ours. Like I said, I have very little experience in the mountains, so I'd also love to hear what folks have to say. Maybe if you are able to get to the site and train a few days before the event (if only just a little bit) that might be sufficient for acclimatization, though you probably have to count on losing some time and adjusting the pace.
Hi, Sandy, I'm not a high altitude person myself (you're already training 2000 ft above me!), but you might already have an advantage, being half way there so to speak... in comparison to those of us coming from the flatlands and coastal plains of this beautiful country of ours. Like I said, I have very little experience in the mountains, so I'd also love to hear what folks have to say. Maybe if you are able to get to the site and train a few days before the event (if only just a little bit) that might be sufficient for acclimatization, though you probably have to count on losing some time and adjusting the pace.
