OS at altitude
Will be working overseas at 7000 to 8000 feet for 5 weeks during the OS. ( late Jan and Feb) I live at 700 feet. Swim and bike not possible. No snow. Running and hiking on vertical terrain possible. Late afternoons free and Sundays. Will have a Garmin GPS and HR monitor. Would welcome suggestions on how best to train in these conditions. Thanks!!
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Just train with the HR zones you set when you test at home, but don't look at / ignore pace. IOW, in our experience, a Zone 4 HR run will feel like Zone 4...but you'll look at your GPS and see that you're running at a slower pace. Not a big deal, as long as you don't freak out and try to run your sea level pace at 7-8k.
Short answer, just stick to HR and you'll be fine.
Thank you for the response.
1. How can I get a copy of my road map? The one included in my email was not mine, although the screen cast was mine.
2. From Jan 27 to March 2, I will not be able to bike or swim. I also will be at 7000feet. Should I load up a run focused training plan for that time span? Any recommendations for how to fill that 5 week period?
Thank you for your help!!
No rush, I have 2 weeks before I leave the country.