Hypothetically speaking, would training (say a tempo workout for example) above sea level be beneficial to a 60m, 100m, and 200m sprinter? Not saying that I would do it myself. Just wondering. Any thoughts?
Hypothetically speaking, would training (say a tempo workout for example) above sea level be beneficial to a 60m, 100m, and 200m sprinter? Not saying that I would do it myself. Just wondering. Any thoughts?
"The greater part of Jamaica is a limestone plateau, with an average elevation of about 460 m (1,500 ft)."
https://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Jamaica-TOPOGRAPHY.html
The greater part of Jamaica is a limestone plateau, with an aver wrote:
"The greater part of Jamaica is a limestone plateau, with an average elevation of about 460 m (1,500 ft)."
https://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Jamaica-TOPOGRAPHY.html
Thanks for that irrelevant factoid dude.
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
The greater part of Jamaica is a limestone plateau, with an aver wrote:
"The greater part of Jamaica is a limestone plateau, with an average elevation of about 460 m (1,500 ft)."
https://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Jamaica-TOPOGRAPHY.htmlThanks for that irrelevant factoid dude.
If you don't understand the point, I'm sorry you're that slow.
CuriousBoi wrote:
Hypothetically speaking, would training (say a tempo workout for example) above sea level be beneficial to a 60m, 100m, and 200m sprinter? Not saying that I would do it myself. Just wondering. Any thoughts?
The simple answer is not at all.
If you don't understand the point, I'm sorry you're that slow. wrote:
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
Thanks for that irrelevant factoid dude.
If you don't understand the point, I'm sorry you're that slow.
No one seems to understand the point so we all must be too slow for you. Care to explain it in slower terms for the rest of us?
For maximal speed, yes because of limited air resistance. As for a 400 m at a more novice level it can help because of the contribution of O2 in the event until more elite times and fitness is acquired. As we move forward you might want to check out the Sprinter's Compendium as I cover this in detail in the book.
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
If you don't understand the point, I'm sorry you're that slow. wrote:
If you don't understand the point, I'm sorry you're that slow.
No one seems to understand the point so we all must be too slow for you. Care to explain it in slower terms for the rest of us?
What country did Usain Bolt come from?
What country did Usain Bolt come from? wrote:
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
No one seems to understand the point so we all must be too slow for you. Care to explain it in slower terms for the rest of us?
What country did Usain Bolt come from?
Look jackass, everyone and their grandma knows that Jamaica is at sea level and has good sprinters. It still doesn't answer the untested hypothesis of whether altitude training helps sprinting. So take a hike with your obvious topography factoids.
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
What country did Usain Bolt come from? wrote:
What country did Usain Bolt come from?
Look jackass, everyone and their grandma knows that Jamaica is at sea level and has good sprinters. It still doesn't answer the untested hypothesis of whether altitude training helps sprinting. So take a hike with your obvious topography factoids.
If that's the case, why are all the fastest sprinters ever, came from low altitude cities?
If that's the case, why are all the fastest sprinters ever, came wrote:
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
Look jackass, everyone and their grandma knows that Jamaica is at sea level and has good sprinters. It still doesn't answer the untested hypothesis of whether altitude training helps sprinting. So take a hike with your obvious topography factoids.
If that's the case, why are all the fastest sprinters ever, came from low altitude cities?
Cause 99% of the world lives at low altitude genius.
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
If that's the case, why are all the fastest sprinters ever, came wrote:
If that's the case, why are all the fastest sprinters ever, came from low altitude cities?
Cause 99% of the world lives at low altitude genius.
Using your logic, why are all the best distance runners ever come from high altitude regions? If it was such a advantage for sprinting to be at altitude, wouldn't you think they would rise to the top?
Using your logic, why are all the best distance runners ever com wrote:
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
Cause 99% of the world lives at low altitude genius.
Using your logic, why are all the best distance runners ever come from high altitude regions? If it was such a advantage for sprinting to be at altitude, wouldn't you think they would rise to the top?
They aren't. There's plenty of great distance runners from sea level.
what's the elevation of Monaco? wrote:
Using your logic, why are all the best distance runners ever com wrote:
Using your logic, why are all the best distance runners ever come from high altitude regions? If it was such a advantage for sprinting to be at altitude, wouldn't you think they would rise to the top?
They aren't. There's plenty of great distance runners from sea level.
Look up the top 10 fastest times for everything from 800 meters to the marathon. 99% were born and raised at high altitude.
Sprinting at altitude is like running downhill for distance events.
Higher altitude / less air resistance >> "easier".
EFFECT OF ALTITUDE ON 100-M SPRINT TIMES: AN ANALYSIS OF RACE TIMES FROM THE FINALS AT MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of altitude on 100-m sprint times. A nonlinear regression analysis was conducted using competition data from the finals at major championships. The results indicate that the time advantage of competing at an altitude of 2250 m is about 0.19 ± 0.10 s for men and 0.23 ± 0.13 s for women.This is a substantial performance advantage and so the altitude of the competition venue should be taken into consideration when recognizing record performances.
Maybe you guys can stay on topic. Maybe try to prove why you think it helps or doesn't help.
thread police wrote:
Maybe you guys can stay on topic. Maybe try to prove why you think it helps or doesn't help.
It would not help because sprinting is ANAEROBIC, OP.
altitudesprinter wrote:
Sprinting at altitude is like running downhill for distance events.
Higher altitude / less air resistance >> "easier".
EFFECT OF ALTITUDE ON 100-M SPRINT TIMES: AN ANALYSIS OF RACE TIMES FROM THE FINALS AT MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of altitude on 100-m sprint times. A nonlinear regression analysis was conducted using competition data from the finals at major championships. The results indicate that the time advantage of competing at an altitude of 2250 m is about 0.19 ± 0.10 s for men and 0.23 ± 0.13 s for women.This is a substantial performance advantage and so the altitude of the competition venue should be taken into consideration when recognizing record performances.
The study shows an advantage in competition like a wind aided performance. It has nothing to do with a training advantage.
You can make the argument that you can reach a higher speed with less wind resistance like the other poster had if that is what you are getting at? With other methods to hit overspeed I don't feel it helps. That's my opinion.
Also, building mitochondrial density as a goal is not helpful for a 100, 200 runner