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diva_mom posted 15 weeks ago.
i used to live in Conifer, CO at ele 8200, and I know there are some other high altitude people here. my 0.02 is that it just takes time for your body to adjust. be patient and aware.
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chrisgood1 posted 15 weeks ago.
I am from CO and live in Reno both at about 5200ft the best thing to do if you can is stay in Denver for a few days so that it is not such a shock. Do a light work out at about 5000ft so you can to adjust but like diva_mom said it just takes time. Its like going to base camp before you climb Everest.
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ht001 posted 15 weeks ago.
I live in Denver and Breckenridge. I have observed a couple of things with friends and family when they come to visit. Everyone is different, but there are a range of possible reactions to altitude and some pretty straight forward means of managing them.
Some folks get pretty darned ill. Nausea and vomiting and severe headaches, particulalry when trying to engage in physical activity. Others end up just feeling tired and lethargic. chrisgood1's advice is good to spend some time acclimating in Denver. Regardless of where you stay on your way to Steamboat, try to stay away from alcohol initially or only enjoy in major moderation (I know a bit of an oxymoron). Be focused on hydration. When you do start your workouts do light ones to see how your body is going to react. Adjust accordingly. You'll probably be better off than you think, because you are already active. Just don't give yourself a lot of greif if you can't do the volume or intensity that you are doing now in MO.
All that said, I do recall that back when I used to do the Pike's Peak Ascent these people would come in from Kansas to do that event and they handled that just fine....and that was up to 14,115 ft....
Have fun in Steamboat! Maybe check out this race while you're there...http://www.5430sports.com/springs.htm. It is run by Barry Siff and the crew at 5430 Sports. I haven't done the Steamboat event, but have been a regular at the Boulder Peak and 5430 events for many years and can attest to the quality of the races they host.
i currently live in missouri, where the oxygen is plentyful (and manure scented). i'll be living in steamboat springs this summer, I have been up there before and struggled to run 4 miles or swim more than 500 yards without gasping for air. Does anyone know how to best adapt to altitude, I don't want to lose fitness by only running short distances for 3 weeks.