Square Wheels Posted October 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted October 15, 2019 I am much slower than I used to be, mostly because I've gained weight and am running a lot less. At home I run about a 10 minute mile, here I struggle to run an 11 or 12. Yesterday at 5k feet it was 11, when I was over 7k feet, it was more like 12. Do you live at elevation? At home I'm at 125 feet, essentially sea level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted October 15, 2019 I live at at about 630' above sea level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I am much slower than I used to be, mostly because I've gained weight and am running a lot less. At home I run about a 10 minute mile, here I struggle to run an 11 or 12. Yesterday at 5k feet it was 11, when I was over 7k feet, it was more like 12. Do you live at elevation? At home I'm at 125 feet, essentially sea level. I live pretty low too, but many of our vacations are at higher elevations. I can't say I have been affected much at all while doing most activities - from hikes to skiing to just wandering around - but I need to get a bike out to those places to see if I can notice a quantifiable difference. I think with the bike computer pulling in all sorts of data, there would likely be some sort of difference that came to light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted October 15, 2019 I often take walk breaks while running, it's amazing how fast my heart rate gets into the 160s. That's high for an old dude, especially when the oxygen level is lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted October 15, 2019 I live at about 50’ above sea level but we have mtn’s going up to about 9K feet within two hours. That mtn bike fondo started at about 7K and went up into the mid 8’s. The climbs kicked my ass. We are currently at 6K feet and since I’m not working out have been taking the stairs and I feel it still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #6 Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I often take walk breaks while running, it's amazing how fast my heart rate gets into the 160s. That's high for an old dude, especially when the oxygen level is lower. My HR while running is usually higher at a "similar" effort versus cycling, but I am willing to bet, if I tracked my HR on a ride at 7k feet, I would see it either higher for a similar perceived effort OR significantly lower power at an equivalent HR. Considering you're close to my age, but realizing HR is a purely individual characteristic, I wouldn't think 160s would be too "high" by any stretch while exercising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #7 Posted October 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, jsharr said: I live at at about 630' above sea level. same here, and running is hard at this elevation also...and also evil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: My HR while running is usually higher at a "similar" effort versus cycling, but I am willing to bet, if I tracked my HR on a ride at 7k feet, I would see it either higher for a similar perceived effort OR significantly lower power at an equivalent HR. Considering you're close to my age, but realizing HR is a purely individual characteristic, I wouldn't think 160s would be too "high" by any stretch while exercising. My run average about 150, that's hard for me. 160s is not uncommon. The big difference here is a I walk more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2019 6000' A typical ride takes you up to 7 or 8k. skiing 10k-6k is fun there is a waffle place at 10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, dennis said: skiing 10k-6k is fun Right! With gravity doing all the work, it's just a fun day on the slopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Right! With gravity doing all the work, it's just a fun day on the slopes It's rare that I can do it, but it is fun to arrive early and carve the first turns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #12 Posted October 15, 2019 I flew back to J-burg (~6,000') on New Year's Day, 1984 after 3 weeks stateside, mostly in Roch and VA and a whole lotta beer. I wanted to run an ultra that year, b/c it was likely my last year to be able to do so. I started with a run/walk for 2 miles & slowly gained in fitness and O2 take-up. The beginning was rough, but I was surprised how quickly my body adapted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted October 15, 2019 You guys need to simplify your lives and not run. Get yourself a stationary bike or treadmill when the weather sux. Then it won't matter what the elevation is because any change from that is all relative to your stationary equipment. Glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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