Hey Tim, that looks like a nice fast course. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
I train mostly at ~4500', and I have done a couple net downhill races starting at ~8000'. On the uphill stretches, although breathing was not difficult, I sometimes felt like I was struggling to get enough oxygen. But I was able to keep my goal race pace or better on the downhills.<br><br>
I agree with choovie that you would help your body acclimate if you could give yourself a couple days at elevation before the race. And you need to be careful to stay hydrated.<br><br>
I think FF has some information on how you can expect altitude to affect your performance.<br><br>
I gotta try a low-elevation race one of these days.
I train mostly at ~4500', and I have done a couple net downhill races starting at ~8000'. On the uphill stretches, although breathing was not difficult, I sometimes felt like I was struggling to get enough oxygen. But I was able to keep my goal race pace or better on the downhills.<br><br>
I agree with choovie that you would help your body acclimate if you could give yourself a couple days at elevation before the race. And you need to be careful to stay hydrated.<br><br>
I think FF has some information on how you can expect altitude to affect your performance.<br><br>
I gotta try a low-elevation race one of these days.
