As a parent of a CC in Colorado Springs at the USAFA Prep School... I would agree with Mr. Mullen and MidCakePa. That said, my DS ran with a ‘mask’ on (one of those devices that is used to restrict air to replicate altitude - as best it can). I think it help in that his time for the mile improved quickly while out there... and he stated he had less impact from the altitude compared to some.Run, run, run and run some more. There’s really no way to prepare other than to show up in the best shape of your life and be ready to suck wind for the first several weeks. As a relatively young and well conditioned person, you shouldn’t take too long to acclimate. USAFA will pace you appropriately, knowing most doolies are coming from lower elevations.
(DD, who’s from high elevation, did say that quite a few attendees of her session of USAFA summer seminar were hurling into trash cans during the physical workouts. So there’s that!)
Haha thanks for the advice! I'll get to running from tomorrow.Run, run, run and run some more. There’s really no way to prepare other than to show up in the best shape of your life and be ready to suck wind for the first several weeks. As a relatively young and well conditioned person, you shouldn’t take too long to acclimate. USAFA will pace you appropriately, knowing most doolies are coming from lower elevations.
(DD, who’s from high elevation, did say that quite a few attendees of her session of USAFA summer seminar were hurling into trash cans during the physical workouts. So there’s that!)
Maybe run some 200 meter hills? It'll help with getting use to running up hill in colorado. Also lots of long sprints could help ( 400-800)Haha thanks for the advice! I'll get to running from tomorrow.