Takes all of the fun out of running. Every day is a sufferfest unless you're on the razer's edge of max fitness.
Takes all of the fun out of running. Every day is a sufferfest unless you're on the razer's edge of max fitness.
What altitude are we talking, flatlander?
6,000-8,500 feet. I am prepared for you to call me weak because you lived in Leadville. But everybody responds differently to altitude.
I didn't live in Leadville but my girlfriend at the time lived in Breck.
6,000-8500ft is the perfect altitude to get used to.
It probably will take a year. Also don't expect that you can perform like you did on sea level.
I think that is the sweet spot of high mountain living.
You don't want to live higher than that.
Seppo Kaitenenn wrote:
6,000-8,500 feet. I am prepared for you to call me weak because you lived in Leadville. But everybody responds differently to altitude.
I agree with Former Ski Bum. I moved from sea level to about 5000 ft. It took me about 6 months to adapt and feel normal running again. 6 years later and now I live at 6600 ft, but didn't notice any difference after moving since I did a lot of running before at 6000 - 10,000 ft.. Give it time and running will feel normal again.
Seppo Kaitenenn wrote:
6,000-8,500 feet. I am prepared for you to call me weak because you lived in Leadville. But everybody responds differently to altitude.
By contrast I love it. Not in Leadville but not far from it either. At 8500ft its tough to move but you learn to pump your arms more. I like going on the trails and zoning out. You feel great afterward.
Ultra Runner Chick wrote:
Seppo Kaitenenn wrote:
6,000-8,500 feet. I am prepared for you to call me weak because you lived in Leadville. But everybody responds differently to altitude.
I agree with Former Ski Bum. I moved from sea level to about 5000 ft. It took me about 6 months to adapt and feel normal running again. 6 years later and now I live at 6600 ft, but didn't notice any difference after moving since I did a lot of running before at 6000 - 10,000 ft.. Give it time and running will feel normal again.
Unless you are racing at altitude there is no point training at altitude. Yes, it is essential if you are racing at altitude.
Where is Seppo Kaitenenn and why is he there?
Malahide wrote:
Unless you are racing at altitude there is no point training at altitude. Yes, it is essential if you are racing at altitude.
Where is Seppo Kaitenenn and why is he there?
Great question but we might never know. All these mountain people are a weird breed.
Someone tell NAU
Former ski bum wrote:
I didn't live in Leadville but my girlfriend at the time lived in Breck.
6,000-8500ft is the perfect altitude to get used to.
It probably will take a year. Also don't expect that you can perform like you did on sea level.
I think that is the sweet spot of high mountain living.
You don't want to live higher than that.
Not at all. 2 months tops.
Alamosa, CO wrote:
Not at all. 2 months tops.
Runners from Alamosa have a historic high DNF rate.
Malahide wrote:
Ultra Runner Chick wrote:
I agree with Former Ski Bum. I moved from sea level to about 5000 ft. It took me about 6 months to adapt and feel normal running again. 6 years later and now I live at 6600 ft, but didn't notice any difference after moving since I did a lot of running before at 6000 - 10,000 ft.. Give it time and running will feel normal again.
Unless you are racing at altitude there is no point training at altitude. Yes, it is essential if you are racing at altitude.
Where is Seppo Kaitenenn and why is he there?
Some of us happen to live in high altitude places and run on the local mountain trails. No point? Most runners on this forum are not national or world class so for most living or training at altitude isn’t going to make a big difference in training or racing. That said, the point is being able to live and run in the mountains is pretty awesome. The beauty of running in the mountains can’t be beat.
Then go back to flat land! Not like gonna set ARs