At 5,200 feet above sea level one would think that the impact on training wouldn't be that significant. After all, Mt Everest climbers ascend to 29,000+ feet to sit on top of the world. However, interestingly enough, science has proven that living at altitude generates more blood red cells that carry more oxygen to the muscles to reducing lactic acid faster - or simply allowing the body to recover more quickly - thus enhancing overall performance.
So, training in Denver should have benefits come race day at sea level. This week I've noticed a difference in my average HR which has been about 7-8 BPM higher due to altitude. Anyways...............
I got in a 7 mile run on Monday - followed by a great core workout and strength training of calves, lats, biceps, etc. This morning I managed to get in a 15 minute swim followed by a 45 minute high intensity spin class. This evening got in another 1 hour spin class along with a 3.5 mile fartlek treadmill run. Enjoying a pizza right now and then hitting the rack. Going to try to get to the gym in the am to get in 10-12 miles so WTD miles will be at least 20 miles.
Tomorrow night I'm getting a massage and looking forward to getting them regularly as my training increases. The overall goal this week is to get in at least 20 hours of training. This means I've gotta hit some long training rides on the bike and a 15 mile run later in the week, along with a long swim.
Lot's of training ahead of me - but feel pretty good right now for 70.3 New Orleans. Leadville is another story - a scary one at that - hoping that it has a happy ending.
Cheers!
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