Would I be foolish to consider running this if I don't live at high altitude? The highest peak around here is 3000 or so feet where I live in CA. Got inspired reading the NY times article about Carpenter. It looks like quite a challenge to train for. The only thing that scares me is that I've only been at "altitude" once - when I was around 10 yrs old doing dance camp in Aspen, CO. Things were ok back then. I guess I was kind of worried about how my body would respond to the environment. Anyone lowlander try this event and have fun?

Thanks for the info. I will be glued to the computer on March 11, and let fate decide whether I should do it.

I'm in. Thanks for asking. Wave 1 ascent. Ok I'm freakin out now. Nahh. It'll be fun...when its over. I'm trying to orchestrate a reasonable training plan that hopefully will include a few runs around Lake Tahoe at altitude. Wish me luck.