RunningAHEAD - Topic: training at high elevations

Daddyo

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posted: 7/13/2007 at 10:55 PM

Ok, here's the deal. At the end of july we will be in Show Low AZ for 10 days. I will be in mid-training for octobers columbus marathon and will not want to miss any training. How do I adjust for the altitude of 6400 ft considering I usually run at sea level? My guesses are: 1. Reduce pace and distance ... or 2. Reduce Pace same distance ... or 3. Change nothing and suck it up Wink

Any input would be appreciated Dad-o

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mikeymike

posted: 7/14/2007 at 9:42 AM

Your pace will slow down on its own at that elevation whether you like it or not. I'd just try to run the same effort and let the pace fall where it may. And when I'm traveling, I generally reduce mileage anyway. I usually figure if I can get in 75% of normal mileage while on the road, that's a success.

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Bonkin

posted: 7/14/2007 at 11:05 AM

At what elevation do people normally start noticing differences? What if you live at 500-600 and have a race planned at 4,000? Sorry for the highjack, Dave Big grin

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Pron8r

posted: 7/14/2007 at 12:23 PM

My experience parallels that of mikeymike. Yeah, you're going to feel a 6400ft elevation change, but you'll naturally begin to acclimate after a few days. Opt for #2 on your list, and accept the fact that it is what it is. For Bonkin: My daily runs are at about 3,000ft. I don't notice much change in the races I've run at 5,000 ft, and in my last marathon at 6,000ft I found I acclimated after about 3-4 miles. You're going to notice a change with the 3,500ft difference you mention, but the impact of the change will depend in part on how aggressive you plan on running, what the distance is, the profile of the course, and what kind of shape you are in.

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Bonkin

posted: 7/14/2007 at 12:44 PM

Thanks, Don. It's my first marathon and I didn't consider the elevation when I signed up for it. We turned it into a family trip so I will get there 2 days before the race so I guess I will acclimate a little. I will take similar advice as you and mikey gave Dave and not push the pace too hard.

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Daddyo

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posted: 7/14/2007 at 5:42 PM

thanks guys - also, I found this link http://www.mamashealth.com/run/high.asp Dave

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lasdinaub

posted: 7/14/2007 at 11:27 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/14/2007 at 12:44 PM:

...I will get there 2 days before the race so I guess I will acclimate a little.

I'm running at 7000-9000 feet next weekend, and I live at 1500, so i've researched this too. I've found several sources that say if you can't fully acclimate (several weeks before the event), then it's best to get there the day before or even day of the event. So, bonkin, you may want to arrive a little later than planned.

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rudidu

posted: 7/15/2007 at 9:26 AM

well i guess i am pretty lucky since i live at like 1.9km above sea level :P haha I'll kick all you guys if we had a race at the coast Smile

maybe not lol Smile

dmiller23462

posted: 7/15/2007 at 9:41 AM

I'm currently in Artesia, New Mexico running...I left Jacksonville, FL which is right at sea level...Artesia is above 6k feet....The first few days it felt strange running around here, but now I'm doing alright...For my mid-term PT test I ran a mile and a half in 10:03... Just my $0.02

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Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 7/15/2007 at 5:09 PM
modified: 7/15/2007 at 5:09 PM

http://www.skyrunner.com Everything you need is there. Matt Carpenter's website. He regularly wins Pikes Peak marathon.

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perfesserr

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posted: 7/15/2007 at 9:07 PM

Thanks for the info...running Crater Lake Marathon in August, 6000-7800 feet.

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Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 7/15/2007 at 9:50 PM

Cool! That one gets great reviews in terms of scenery and difficulty. Good stuff! I look forward to your report.

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Daddyo

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posted: 7/15/2007 at 10:04 PM

I am loking forward to runing Big Sur next year!

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Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 7/15/2007 at 10:07 PM
modified: 7/15/2007 at 10:09 PM

Big sur is tough and scenic. But it ain't at elevation Wink

. I want to run that some year, but it is always the same weekend as CMM, one of my home town thons. I may just have to do a double. Tougher road marathon? Big Sur? Crater Lake? Grandfather Mountain? Monkey? Others?

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Daddyo

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posted: 7/15/2007 at 10:23 PM
modified: 7/15/2007 at 10:24 PM

Great Wall and Comrades are 2 others I am interested in.

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