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Running a high altitude
Next week I a going to Denver for a behavior conference, and there, coincidentally, I'll be a group run with a fitness behavior group. There will be a 4 mi run, and I keep hearing how hard it is to run at high altitudes because the air is thinner. Anyone experience this? What can I expect?
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Re: Running a high altitude
My husband has run in Colorado Springs and South Africa, he said just expect to be more tired when running.
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| Posted 5/22/11 6:13 PM |
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Re: Running a high altitude
from what I understand, you'll be slower, but I hope you still do it, I want to run the Ft Collins marathon and would love to hear about altitude running (although FCM starts at almost 7000 i think)
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| Posted 5/22/11 7:23 PM |
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Oh my god.... Both of your responses made me feel really silly about asking about 4 miles.... 
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| Posted 5/22/11 9:06 PM |
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Re: Running a high altitude
I'm pretty sure it is harder. When I read Dean Karnazes' book 50/50 he ran 50 marathons in 50 states and the altitude had a big effect on him. I highly reccomend the book if you haven't read it already!
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| Posted 5/22/11 9:11 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Running a high altitude
You are going to notice it for sure Liza. Drink a lot of water and be prepared to get out of breath quickly on your runs.
You won't be here long enough to acclimate to the altitude.
I can't emphasize enough to stay hydrated. It's imperative. You will also feel tired in general.
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:11 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Running a high altitude
Posted by Erica
from what I understand, you'll be slower, but I hope you still do it, I want to run the Ft Collins marathon and would love to hear about altitude running (although FCM starts at almost 7000 i think)
Pretty sure Ft. Collins isn't 7K. It's not in the mountains so it would probably be around 5280 (mile high).
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| Posted 5/22/11 10:12 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Running a high altitude
Liza - not at all! I am very curious! I have heard that you need 2 weeks to acclimate.
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Posted by Erica
from what I understand, you'll be slower, but I hope you still do it, I want to run the Ft Collins marathon and would love to hear about altitude running (although FCM starts at almost 7000 i think)
Pretty sure Ft. Collins isn't 7K. It's not in the mountains so it would probably be around 5280 (mile high).
It finishes in Ft Collins. It starts in the mountains on Rt 14. I was off a bit, it starts at 6100 ft - ends at 5000
Message edited 5/23/2011 8:09:21 AM.
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