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2009-06-25 10:12 AM


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Subject: IM Elevation IMCoeur d'Alene
Hello all,

I am new to this website and wanted to ask about elevation changes.  I just signed up for the 2010 IMCDA.  This will be my second IM.  I noticed after the fact that the elevation is higher than where I currently train and reside.  The race starts at 2,100feet in elevation and the peak at 2,600feet in elevation.  By the way, I live and train in New Jersey/NY area which is at or even slightly below sea level.  For any of you biology majors out there.  Is this a big elevation difference from what I am use to?  Do I have to get to the race a week or so earlier to let my body adapt?  Or can I just get there a day or two before and still perform at my best because the elevation change isnt high enough to cause a problem.??  Any guidance will help and extreme amount

2009-06-25 11:20 AM
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Subject: RE: IM Elevation IMCoeur d'Alene
No, it should not be a problem.  Week's adaptation not necessary.
2009-06-25 11:26 AM
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Subject: RE: IM Elevation IMCoeur d'Alene
ChrisM - 2009-06-25 10:20 AM
No, it should not be a problem.  Week's adaptation not necessary.

+2. Most people don't think altitude becomes an issue until around 4500 feet.
2009-06-25 1:07 PM
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Subject: RE: IM Elevation IMCoeur d'Alene
I didn't notice any difference from Chicago (at sea level) to CDA.  I got there on Thursday night and was fine for the race.  I don't think you need to be there for a week.  Go in Wednesday or Thursday and enjoy the experience. 

Matt

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2009-06-25 1:48 PM
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Subject: RE: IM Elevation IMCoeur d'Alene
I'm from Louisiana which in some parts is below sea level.  I didn't have any problems in Idaho.  That was the most fun I've had on a bicycle in my life.
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