This is one of the most mind-bogglingly stupidest posts on Letsrun. Altitude training is a staple of elite runners across the globe. Those who thrive without altitude training are the exception, not the rule.
Great for digging a hole... wrote:
Altitude training for sea level races is the stupidest thing going in distance running today. If anything, it has ended or prematurely stunted many a career.
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