Training at Altitude in Albuquerque

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10 years ago 11/12/2013 11:44am EST

I am considering doing a training stint in Albuquerque NM in February to March in preparation for Boston. I am a sea level dweller though and have never done any training at altitude nor do i know anything about Albuquerque. Is this a good idea? Will it help my training or hurt it? What is the weather like that time of year? Are the trails easily accessible and clear? Im really looking for all sorts of info i can get so i can decided whether i should do this. The reason why I am doing Albuquerque and not CO or Flagstaff is i have a aunt that can put me up there and i can do this relatively cheap. Please Help. Anyone live or train there? What can i expect?

Male. 25. College Prs 1:54, 3:58, 15:17. Previous Boston 2:45.

10 years ago 11/12/2013 12:03pm EST

re: How?Where?What?Why?

Contact and email the Dukes Track Club:

dukestrackclub@gmail.com

We have a bunch of guys you can train with and help you out with all the information you need. A few of the guys/gals are running Boston this year as well, so you'll have company. Good luck and hope to hear from you.

10 years ago 11/12/2013 4:14pm EST

re: Dukes Track Club

Thanks Dukes. Expect a Email toward the end of the week as i try to iron out more details. I will be staying on the eastern edge at the foot of the Sandia MT. Bump for anyone else.

10 years ago 11/12/2013 5:33pm EST

re: How?Where?What?Why?

I hope your aunt lives outside ABQ and at a higher elevation, see it is the LIVING at altitude that helps.

ABQ is around 5000 feet. Few people will get a big boost in red blood cells at that elevation. The sweet spot seems to be around 8500 feet for living. Ideally live at 8500 and train at 5000 (well lower if possible but that is not realistic--not that even that is practical).

10 years ago 11/17/2013 8:48pm EST

re: How?Where?What?Why?

The Dukes are a a bomb TC. Hope to see you out here!

10 years ago 11/18/2013 1:20am EST

re: luv2run

luv2run wrote:
I hope your aunt lives outside ABQ and at a higher elevation, see it is the LIVING at altitude that helps.
ABQ is around 5000 feet. Few people will get a big boost in red blood cells at that elevation. The sweet spot seems to be around 8500 feet for living. Ideally live at 8500 and train at 5000 (well lower if possible but that is not realistic--not that even that is practical).

I once went to Colorado Springs you know. It was a disappointing redneck town.

10 years ago 11/18/2013 7:50am EST

re: Hate2pray

You will need a map to Eddy's house.

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