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Training at 7000ft for few days

ihartmanihartman
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Hey Coach Rich - So I am going from sea level to Santa Fe (at 7000 feet) for 6 days - yes, about 1-2 weeks before my first Olympic . Obviously, I'll be training while there and, since I previously lived there for 15 years, know that it will be 'challenging' on my lungs.

Besides altitude sickness, any thoughts as to how or if I need to tweak my training plan this week? Thanks - Ingrid

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  • ihartmanihartman
    Forgot to add that I have read that I should drink a lot, take Ibuprofen, and not train the first day. Also read that I should train at my lower HR zones as well?
  • Coach RichCoach Rich
    In my experience, you will likely have difficulty sleeping. Drink lots of water. Not sure about the ibuprophen but I don't think it's necessary. Training at your normal HR zones but ignore your pace...you'll just be slower at the same heart rates.
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott
    Ingrid ... Check out this thread:

    http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aft/6869/Default.aspx#90939

    Also, look in the IM Lake Tahoe group section for more comments.

    Finally, for hard intervals, its a lot better/easier to do them @ lower elev. Its probably onlu a 30 min drive south on I -25 to get below 5000 feet.
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