Originally Posted by
Doge
Thing is the power drop is interesting. How do you compare it? If sea level watts are X at Y HR, do you say the altitude watts are Z at Y HR too? Or do you just ask the athlete their perceived effort and compare numbers?
VO2 max, lactate levels? I don't know how to compare them.
I don't know either. Should just go by RPE.
I know you care about that hill climbing championship. Have you considered arriving as early as possible (week or two at least) to acclimatize? Might help.