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
Thanks for the post. I hope you get something out of the other posts as well. It seems like getting there a few days ahead of time would be a good idea. I know that works for high altitude hiking, so it makes sense. I will make sure to add that to my travel plans.
I swim for the beauty, enjoyment and accomplishment, not necessarily the time, so I'm not worried about being slower. I just don't want to be so slow that everyone is hanging around waiting for me to finish ; )
Thanks for your info.
Sandy
Thanks for the post. I hope you get something out of the other posts as well. It seems like getting there a few days ahead of time would be a good idea. I know that works for high altitude hiking, so it makes sense. I will make sure to add that to my travel plans.
I swim for the beauty, enjoyment and accomplishment, not necessarily the time, so I'm not worried about being slower. I just don't want to be so slow that everyone is hanging around waiting for me to finish ; )
Thanks for your info.
Sandy
