How high up before you can feel the affects of altitude?
07-28-14, 08:15 PM
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You need to get acclimatized slowly to a high altitude. Most people can adapt if given time. But its not unpleasant to be a mile above sea level.
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I'm debating whether or not I want to do the Virginia Six Gap Century in three weeks.
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Thanks for all the replies. I guess I should be fine then, but it sure sounds like a lot when your state doesn't even have a mountain in it!
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I checked out the route map and at mile 77 there's a 3.1-mile hill with 7.1% grade! Really and truly, I salute you, your legs and your lungs!
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That chart is interesting. Even when acclimated I'm missing about 4% of my power.
There's not as much of a difference between being acclimated and not. So is your body getting used to the altitude over time or does your mind get used to the pain?
I definitely felt a difference after spending 3 months at 7000 feet and returning to sea level. Didn't last long, though.
There's not as much of a difference between being acclimated and not. So is your body getting used to the altitude over time or does your mind get used to the pain?
I definitely felt a difference after spending 3 months at 7000 feet and returning to sea level. Didn't last long, though.
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^ There are definite physiological changes. increased red blood cells, increased hematacrit, amongst other changes.
Takes 2 weeks or more, and it goes away fairly fast.
Takes 2 weeks or more, and it goes away fairly fast.
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I found it interesting how equal everyone becomes once you start to venture above 10k
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There's hope for me for Leadville next week!
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