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
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Sandy,
One quick clarification, when I mentioned water and hydration as your main concern going into the race I was talking about the difference in hydration between a high altitude race and a sea level race. You'll obviously need to follow a marathon specific nutrition plan before and during your 10 mile race. I mainly swim short course triathlon type races so I won't pretend to offer you advice on nutrition for a ten mile race.
Thanks,
c
Sandy,
One quick clarification, when I mentioned water and hydration as your main concern going into the race I was talking about the difference in hydration between a high altitude race and a sea level race. You'll obviously need to follow a marathon specific nutrition plan before and during your 10 mile race. I mainly swim short course triathlon type races so I won't pretend to offer you advice on nutrition for a ten mile race.
Thanks,
c
