One week in CO

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21 years ago 12/29/2002 6:42pm EST

Ok, I am from IN and my brother lives in CO. I am going to visit him next week and we are going to spend most of that week at a ski resort called Keystone. He says it is around 8000 ft. Indiana, I believe, is like -1000 ft... just kidding, but you can see my dilemma. I'm not far into my training - I did 75 miles last week and most runs were just easy. Basically, I'm just trying to figure out what to do so that I don't F up my training while I am there. What do I need to know about training for one week at 8000 ft?

And BTW, I am a collegiate runner, so I have indoor track coming up in February. And I have trained for one-week periods a few times in Denver, so I know what one week would be like at 5000 ft.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

21 years ago 12/29/2002 9:08pm EST

re: Dillon McKnight

Don't worry about it. Your easy runs will be slower at 8,000 feet, but one week of slightly slower running isn't going to cause any significant loss of muscle strength. If you feel that you need to do some more intense stuff (intervals, fartlek, hill rep.s, etc.), keep the intense stretches shorter and allow for more recovery time.

Your bigger concern should be about avoiding injury when you're skiing or when you're trying to run on an icy path. Depending on exactly where you're staying in Keystone, it may be difficult at this time of year to find paths that have decent footing.

Have fun. Take advantage of the night skiing at Keystone.

21 years ago 12/30/2002 2:38am EST

re: Dillon McKnight

Keystone is actually closer to 9,000 feet, if you are staying right there.

Drink lots. You will get dehydrated quickly.

Take it real easy the first day or so.

Just run how you feel, and by time (not pace). So if your normal 10 miler is in 68-70 minutes. Run that long, and don't worry abou getting your mileage quota.

The uphills will be killers. Make your run start going uphill. You don't want to be slogging through 5 or 6 miles of climbing at the end of your run.

21 years ago 12/30/2002 10:30am EST

re: Dillon McKnight

"Most of that week" in Keystone? How about taking those 5 or so days and skiing your brains out? Good break, big quad work, mental refresher. Why go to Summit County and waste it doing what you could do in Indiana? Not like you're gonna lose a ton of fitness.

21 years ago 01/01/2003 1:34pm EST

re: slats

Thanks for your tips guys - I'm off.

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