I spent 2 weeks in boulder colorado around 1600m, it definitely increased my running speed when I came back. A more recent example was a 2 weeks hike in Nepal at around 3,000-5,000m. After I came back definitely noticed being faster, I also lost abit of weight as well. I am just a recreational runner.
I did the hike to Mount Everest base camp in October 2017 two guys went running past us!!!!!, I came to find out that that was Killian Jornet CRAZY. By the time we got to Gorep Shep I found it hard to even hike uphill 10 or 20 steps at a time. I felt super strong though once we were back down at lower altitude
I went to Banff in 🇨🇦 in Sept 2017 their largest race. Within 48 hours I was in hospital in a bad way. Doctors put it down to jet lag mixed with altitude (1400m above sea level) and dehydration. Spent the afternoon on a drip and recovered. Definitely spend a few days acclimatising, drink plenty of water/ electrolytes and get plenty of sleep. Also make sure you’re insurance pays out $2000 Canadian dollars for 5-6 hours in hospital. Great run though amazing scenery and an awesome 🥇
I trained in Glacier Park in Montana all summer before my senior year of college. I was in ridiculous shape after. Started my season winning 4 large college meets beating numerous all-Americans. Then I got Achilles tendinitis and didn't get to continue the benefits and essentially lost the rest of the season sadly. Our team boomed at nationals that year.
Good tips. Thank you very much. In 2017 I spent 11 days in an altitude hostel in Itamonte, MG, Brazil at 1400m altitude. It was great because I improved my time in the 50m crawl and started training hard for a race.
I currently live in northern Nevada The average altitude is 1756.56 meters (5,763 feet) in elevation at my house. When I do go down to San Diego or other lower elevations, I really feel faster and I do walk faster than anyone. I did run my best PFT in the military when I went from running around Yosemite to running on the coast of North Carolina My 3 mile run (5k) was 17:49 minutes and I’m 42 years old. Yes it definitely know that altitude helps
I live in Johannesburg South Africa which is about 6200 feet above sea level, which helps me when i go to Cape town or Durban, to cycle or run i don"t notice it too much while swimming... Johannesburg has plenty of places to run and cycle with lots of hilly places..
As I have a mountain in my backyard this is a lot easier for me as my red blood cells will increase which supplies more oxygen to my muscles. This has improved my lactic acid tolerance and I feel a lot quicker now as the mountain in my yard has helped massively. Its only 3ft big but I feel like I could now run a marathon across the globe.
Currently in Cusco, Peru (about 3200m above sea level). Had persistent, slight headache throughout the second day, but been hittting the treadmill ever since. Feels allot harder than running at low altitudes. Can't wait to see the results.
For what it's worth, if you're lucky enough to live somewhere that experiences warm-to-hot summers with very high humidity, you can simulate altitude training by simply running outside. Inversely, it works just as well in winter, when the temps are below 20F with very low humidity.
Have you guys ever come to Flagstaff AZ? I’m about two hours away from it in Prescott AZ, nicknamed the Mile High City. We have a couple interesting races here. Man against Horse, and the Whiskey Row Marathon, both would already be hard without also being a mile or more above sea level.
@@FlorisGierman yeah Bremen not much better either highest thing we have is our dam and above that our pile of garbage which is not really useful for training
What are your thoughts on high altitude training masks? They mimic the same effect, right? Do the masks cause your body to create more red blood cells too?
My understanding would be that the main benefits of altitude training are for prolonged exposure leading to the adaptations that produce more red blood cells. So using a mask would mimic the same effect, but only whilst you were running - the effect would just be during that time so you wouldn’t see the hormonal changes to significantly change red blood cell production. It would definitely make it harder to run though, so there may be some benefit to that aspect but I’m not sure! Andy
This is a very good video on high altitude. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. This has made me a lot more confident On high altitude. Thank you very much for making this video🥵👙
To a Denver inhabitant, 1500 above sea level would be a decrease, as they live at 1609m. But for a Poznań inhabitant, 1500 is close to heavens, as we live at 65m. I wonder at which altitude is any red blood cells creation possible, as I have a choice of hotels in Slovakia that are at 1475m etc. and are much cheaper than those at 1670m. etc.
I live above 1500 meters in Colorado, so I guess all the training I do is high altitude by the definition used here. For most runners around here, altitude training probably starts at 3000 meters. I start to notice the effects at around 3500 meters. I hardly ever go to sea level so the "train high, race low" effect is completely wasted on me.
One way is to use an altitude tent which we mention briefly in the video. You set it up around or on top of your bed, and then sleep in it more or less as normal! Can get quite hot though!
Maybe an altitude training mask will help. I have yet to get one but I'll need it to do race vacations that always will be higher altitude than me since I live near the beach. How Do High Altitude Training Masks Work? hiconsumption.com/how-do-high-altitude-training-masks-work/
I have a question: I am not a total beginner, but I’m slow. I have a moderate pace of 10min/mile (when I run a 5k) . I run 4x a week. BUT I still struggle with pain under my ribs. Not because of the breathing but because of the up and down movement. Will that ever go away?
I currently want to go to a location situated at around 1200m, but I've only heard of getting benefits above 1500m. Does anyone know of studies or experiences of athletes at altitudes between 1100m and 1400m?
Hi running channel love your videos cars there cool. I do some running, have a question, (never done any altitude training before) sometimes when I ran my heart races along, (panic abit etc) altitude means your heart rate slower down right, does this mean altitude training will help me thanks.
I've discovered that the tents mentioned in this video are really, really pricey. Would sleeping with a high altitude training mask be a good alternative for it?
Thanks for watching Ty. We always try to show a wide range of products in our videos. I'm not sure I understand your question fully - are you asking if a high altitude training mask would be an alternative for a tent?
I started to hear Altitude training in Japan. Especially the word "total concentration breathing." Wearing face masks in public, does that even mean running with less oxygen or something else?
Thanks for asking - project definitely not dropped, but my hamstring injury has caused me more trouble than I hoped! I hope to be able to update more soon. Andy
Have you trained at altitude? Share your experiences in the comments below, and help other runners around the world!↓↓
I would like to do this kind of training one day since I live in Jamaica and mostly live near sea level I don't know how use to it my body would be?
I spent 2 weeks in boulder colorado around 1600m, it definitely increased my running speed when I came back. A more recent example was a 2 weeks hike in Nepal at around 3,000-5,000m. After I came back definitely noticed being faster, I also lost abit of weight as well. I am just a recreational runner.
What a great detailed informative video.
Plus that backdrop at the end is amazing.
Thank you.
Thanks Gary!
I did the hike to Mount Everest base camp in October 2017 two guys went running past us!!!!!, I came to find out that that was Killian Jornet CRAZY. By the time we got to Gorep Shep I found it hard to even hike uphill 10 or 20 steps at a time. I felt super strong though once we were back down at lower altitude
I went to Banff in 🇨🇦 in Sept 2017 their largest race. Within 48 hours I was in hospital in a bad way. Doctors put it down to jet lag mixed with altitude (1400m above sea level) and dehydration. Spent the afternoon on a drip and recovered. Definitely spend a few days acclimatising, drink plenty of water/ electrolytes and get plenty of sleep. Also make sure you’re insurance pays out $2000 Canadian dollars for 5-6 hours in hospital.
Great run though amazing scenery and an awesome 🥇
I trained in Glacier Park in Montana all summer before my senior year of college. I was in ridiculous shape after. Started my season winning 4 large college meets beating numerous all-Americans. Then I got Achilles tendinitis and didn't get to continue the benefits and essentially lost the rest of the season sadly. Our team boomed at nationals that year.
kinda funny im literally about to go there thats why i looked this up
I think my genetics allow me to be out of oxygen at any level 😂
😂😂
😂😂
Good tips. Thank you very much. In 2017 I spent 11 days in an altitude hostel in Itamonte, MG, Brazil at 1400m altitude. It was great because I improved my time in the 50m crawl and started training hard for a race.
I currently live in northern Nevada
The average altitude is 1756.56 meters (5,763 feet) in elevation at my house.
When I do go down to San Diego or other lower elevations, I really feel faster and I do walk faster than anyone. I did run my best PFT in the military when I went from running around Yosemite to running on the coast of North Carolina
My 3 mile run (5k) was 17:49 minutes and I’m 42 years old.
Yes it definitely know that altitude helps
I live in Johannesburg South Africa which is about 6200 feet above sea level, which helps
me when i go to Cape town or Durban, to cycle or run i don"t notice it too much while swimming...
Johannesburg has plenty of places to run and cycle with lots of hilly places..
As I have a mountain in my backyard this is a lot easier for me as my red blood cells will increase which supplies more oxygen to my muscles. This has improved my lactic acid tolerance and I feel a lot quicker now as the mountain in my yard has helped massively. Its only 3ft big but I feel like I could now run a marathon across the globe.
Ah that's brilliant Ben!
Where was this filmed? Constantly referring to it as “the mountains” doesn’t give much away...
Arosa, Switzerland
The Running Channel Thank you, it looks amazing! Were you there for some sort of event or just to film this?
Currently in Cusco, Peru (about 3200m above sea level). Had persistent, slight headache throughout the second day, but been hittting the treadmill ever since. Feels allot harder than running at low altitudes. Can't wait to see the results.
Altitude training is not only better , but is beautiful aswell 😍
Yeah but if one is not a pro runner ... Doesn't have to take the training so seriously.
@@abcd-yg2rx True
you are lucky to running in a place like itt
For what it's worth, if you're lucky enough to live somewhere that experiences warm-to-hot summers with very high humidity, you can simulate altitude training by simply running outside. Inversely, it works just as well in winter, when the temps are below 20F with very low humidity.
Have you guys ever come to Flagstaff AZ? I’m about two hours away from it in Prescott AZ, nicknamed the Mile High City. We have a couple interesting races here. Man against Horse, and the Whiskey Row Marathon, both would already be hard without also being a mile or more above sea level.
🤣🤣🤣 laughs in Colorado mountains the real mile high. Boi you a butt hair above sea level.
Im doing an exchange year right now and I'm in the mountains. So let's see how I am after this year!
how to run at altitude: step 1: travel away from the Netherlands.. :P
edit: did i ruin it, by not writing "first"?
Haha, de Holterberg at 59.5 meter altitude might indeed not cut it.
😂
@@FlorisGierman yeah Bremen not much better either highest thing we have is our dam and above that our pile of garbage which is not really useful for training
Just went from 300m to 1544 and it was brutal!
What are your thoughts on high altitude training masks? They mimic the same effect, right? Do the masks cause your body to create more red blood cells too?
My understanding would be that the main benefits of altitude training are for prolonged exposure leading to the adaptations that produce more red blood cells. So using a mask would mimic the same effect, but only whilst you were running - the effect would just be during that time so you wouldn’t see the hormonal changes to significantly change red blood cell production. It would definitely make it harder to run though, so there may be some benefit to that aspect but I’m not sure! Andy
Hello to my pe class
Hello Ali
This is a very good video on high altitude. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. This has made me a lot more confident On high altitude. Thank you very much for making this video🥵👙
To a Denver inhabitant, 1500 above sea level would be a decrease, as they live at 1609m. But for a Poznań inhabitant, 1500 is close to heavens, as we live at 65m. I wonder at which altitude is any red blood cells creation possible, as I have a choice of hotels in Slovakia that are at 1475m etc. and are much cheaper than those at 1670m. etc.
I live above 1500 meters in Colorado, so I guess all the training I do is high altitude by the definition used here. For most runners around here, altitude training probably starts at 3000 meters. I start to notice the effects at around 3500 meters. I hardly ever go to sea level so the "train high, race low" effect is completely wasted on me.
Jim most of the training camps in Kenya are at 2.5K meters including Iten which he speaks about. I doubt that very much higher is very beneficial
Is there a way to mimic altitude training if I live someone like Missouri which is pretty low altitude?
One way is to use an altitude tent which we mention briefly in the video. You set it up around or on top of your bed, and then sleep in it more or less as normal! Can get quite hot though!
Maybe an altitude training mask will help. I have yet to get one but I'll need it to do race vacations that always will be higher altitude than me since I live near the beach. How Do High Altitude Training Masks Work?
hiconsumption.com/how-do-high-altitude-training-masks-work/
Great advices, thank you!
I have a question: I am not a total beginner, but I’m slow. I have a moderate pace of 10min/mile (when I run a 5k) . I run 4x a week.
BUT I still struggle with pain under my ribs. Not because of the breathing but because of the up and down movement. Will that ever go away?
Stretch stretch stretch and hydrate
Drink 1/2 mixed pedialyte and just keep running
I currently want to go to a location situated at around 1200m, but I've only heard of getting benefits above 1500m. Does anyone know of studies or experiences of athletes at altitudes between 1100m and 1400m?
Hi running channel love your videos cars there cool.
I do some running, have a question, (never done any altitude training before) sometimes when I ran my heart races along, (panic abit etc) altitude means your heart rate slower down right, does this mean altitude training will help me thanks.
Thank you so much!
Love the vid.
Just arrived in South Africa … literally thought I’d lost all my fitness in 2 days until I googled the altitude here 😅
I've discovered that the tents mentioned in this video are really, really pricey. Would sleeping with a high altitude training mask be a good alternative for it?
Thanks for watching Ty. We always try to show a wide range of products in our videos. I'm not sure I understand your question fully - are you asking if a high altitude training mask would be an alternative for a tent?
Correct.
I started to hear Altitude training in Japan. Especially the word "total concentration breathing." Wearing face masks in public, does that even mean running with less oxygen or something else?
I’ll admit it, I have a crush on Anna...
Gross
What do you do if you have a race at altitude, but you aren't able to train at altitude?
Sounds like a great idea for a new video! We'll add it to our list 👍
@@runningchannel just glad to help. Love your channel by the way. Shout out from South Africa
Great video 🤜
I Run in Himalayas high altitude
nice.
Let's come India Himylian state and run here
Altitude is my middle name.
😂
no it's hou
Young children in Switzerland would be like 🤨 at 0:22
Interesting video!
Thanks!
Breathing through your nose on easy runs can reduce the amount of oxygen you get, at any height
you will however not produce more red bloodcells, so you will not get any benefits other than less oxygen on your run
How is Andy doing on that fast 5k? Or was that project dropped?
Thanks for asking - project definitely not dropped, but my hamstring injury has caused me more trouble than I hoped! I hope to be able to update more soon. Andy
@@runningchannel Good luck on that Andy, do it when your ready and fit again, if it's next year then so be it.
I live and train at 800m, not very high, but when I go down to see my 400m friends I run way faster than them.
2nd
Your video is cruelty for us who live in the East of England...
John Airey and heavenly for me who lives at 2400 meters since I was born🙂
Sorry John!
Wear high heels.
@@mini696 you assume I take mine off!
@@runningchannel I've cycled at altitude and it is a lot harder than you realise!
I'm not trying to hate, but, I just cant watch videos with him in them, organically I can not his voce and face
Aren't we a fancy prick.
wtf
maybe you have a problem with yourself? You should never judge people who giving you valuable informations by appearences
Saša I really like him