Altitude
6 articles
Race StrategyNovember 11, 2026 · 10 MIN
Altitude Race Pacing: How to Adjust Your Strategy Above 1500 Meters
Racing above 1500m without pace adjustment is a guaranteed recipe for blowing up — VO2max drops 6-7% per 1000m of elevation, and the pacing instincts you developed at sea level will push you into oxygen debt within the first 20 minutes. This guide provides the specific pace adjustment formulas and split strategies that prevent altitude-induced race disasters.
HydrationOctober 13, 2026 · 12 MIN
High Altitude Respiratory Water Loss: Hydration Strategy for Mountain Athletes
Respiratory water loss at altitude increases insensible fluid losses by 200-300% due to cold, dry air that strips moisture from the airways with every breath. Understanding altitude-specific hydration strategies is essential for mountain athletes, trekkers, and anyone training above 1500 meters where standard fluid intake recommendations fall dangerously short.
HydrationSeptember 25, 2026 · 10 MIN
Altitude Hydration: Why Your Fluid and Electrolyte Needs Spike Above 2000 Meters
Altitude hydration demands are dramatically different from sea-level norms. Above 2000m, respiratory water loss can reach 1900ml per day while altitude diuresis strips sodium and potassium in the first 72 hours, compounding the VO2max reduction that already limits performance at elevation.
RecoveryAugust 5, 2026 · 8 MIN
Altitude Sickness at Race Destinations: Prevention, Recognition, and Performance Planning
Traveling to race at altitude — from the Colorado Rockies to Andean ultras — without preparation risks acute mountain sickness that can prevent you from starting. Evidence-based prevention, timing strategies, and pacing adjustments for athletes racing above 2,000m.
NutritionJuly 30, 2026 · 9 MIN
Nutrition for High-Altitude Endurance Events: Fueling Above 2000m
Racing or training at altitude above 2000m changes your carbohydrate oxidation rate, iron requirements, hydration needs, and appetite. Here is a complete nutritional guide calibrated for altitude performance.
TrainingJune 9, 2026 · 7 MIN
Running at Altitude: How It Affects Your Pace and How to Adjust
At 2,000m above sea level, your easy run pace needs to slow by 10–15 seconds per kilometre to feel the same. At 3,000m, it's 20–30 seconds. Here's why — and how to calculate the exact adjustment.