Accidentally running at altitude!

[DiscoRunner]

I’m travelling parts of the US at the mo, running whenever I can. Yesterday arrived in Santa Fe & so this morning set out for a run. Hadn’t been able to run for quite a few days so thought a half hour would be good. We’re staying out of town and the birds are lovely. So decided to run without a podcast or music for a change and listen to the birds. My goodness, my breathing was so loud & laboured & I thought no wonder I nearly always have my headphones on! Settled into an even slower pace than usual (Japanese slow jogging), wondering why I was struggling a bit. When I got back, I checked the elevation - it’s nearly 7200 ft - that’s only slightly lower than Mexico City at 7350! Feel better about my abilities after that, and think I’ll stick to shorter runs while at these heights. Mind you, I’ll be a rocket when I get back - well a 🐌🚀 anyway! Happy running y’all.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

That’s so interesting & encouraging for me as I go to Calgary Canada next week & spend time in the Rocky Mountains. I was wondering if the high altitude would affect my running!

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

It’ll be lovely & you know to go slow & not too long, and walk bits of you need to!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

So helpful thank you!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

I had never thought of the difference it would make, a great place to run though with the birds sounds an interesting experience

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’ve been to Mexico & Peru & so know altitudes can be tough - especially while adjusting - I just hadn’t realised how high it was here!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

We go every two years as my son lives there but it will be my first time as a runner 🏃‍♀️ Looking forward to a run with my boy!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

As a skier i know altitude makes an incredible difference. Every time we come home from ski holidays hubby finds his running is much improved - guess this is why athletes do high altitude training. Tough at the time but good results after.

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Seven league boots here I come!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Ooh now that’s encouraging as I will be there 7 weeks🥳

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Wow mega holiday. You'll notice the altitude as soon as you try to climb your 1st flight of stairs. How cold is it going to get while you are there?

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

They have had heavy snow already this week but supposed to be milder next week. -1 with a high of 6. Packing my snow boots because it will definitely drop to a zero high in November & we there till the end of November. Have to get my runs in October. I am going to see if I can use an indoor track in Nov if I can pay as I go and not take out membership. I am happy to run on soft snow but not ice!!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Keep safe and have a great trip

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Ah! Time to learn to use a treadmill! That with hiking if you can get that I’m will keep you fit! Safe travels!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I have often wondered about that, I know with certain things it makes a big difference, recipes for one for some reason cakes have to have a slightly different recipe for cooking in altitude so if it can do that to a cake I imagine it could do it to a person 😀. Well done for getting out there. Rfc x

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[DiscoRunner Graduate]

I had no idea it effected the cooking. What we learn when we run!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

🤣 I knew about the cooking but not the running🙈

[Granspeed Graduate]

Gorgeous, gorgeous area - have fun! But take care about the exertion. 😊

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Will do! Running again tomorrow but nice and slow, and only 1/2 an hour.