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Next week is 14 b4 Coz- surprise b'day trip- Yikes

Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom
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I need some advice.  I had a "milestone" birthday and my present is a surprise long weekend in Colorado.  Well intended, but stressing me out.  Not exactly the Zen Race Training/Execution that is prescribed.  Need some suggestions on how to salvage this.  Thinking about doing my long run Wed am and an early spin bike ride b4 getting on the plan Thursday am.  Should be able to squeeze in some hiking and/or running while I'm out there if the altitude doesn't kill em.  Any suggestions you have would be welcome. 

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  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I have had two Oct trips to Colorado during a build for IMFL and IMAZ. If you are going to be in the Springs, Denver, or Boulder front load your biking before you go and do some running out there. As long as you are under 7500 ft, the adjustment isn't that hard although you will feel it on any uphills. Just do easy volume, nothing intense. I am doing IMFL next year and expect to be in the Springs again next Sep or Oct and will be training on the Monument Trail.
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Wed I would do whatever portion of the bike you can (either Wed regular bike or Sat bike). When you are out there you can run in short increments (30' a day) or just tons of aerobic hiking / time. Let's put it this way...you won't be going as far backwards as you think being at altitude...and plus you can earn a ton of SAUs right now...and some great pictures too!!!!

    Signed,

    Jealous in RI
  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom
    Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom
    Thanks Coach I feel much better now.  I will definitely make it a point to hike every day, no worries!  The only issue now is it is supposed to snow in Boulder on Friday.  I have been living in South Florida for many moons and not acclimated for cold anymore.  I will probably look like the younger brother in The Christmas Story who falls over in his snow suit and can't get up!  Looking forward to some Mountains and different foliage, no change of seasons in my neck of the woods.  
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Just keep repeating after me: I CAN'T PUT MY ARMS DOWN.

    And always, always ask everyone about peeing AFTER you put on all your clothes. image

    Enjoy...Boulder is usually really brown and not so nice, the white will spice it up!!! image
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