Dec 23, 2019
Today I discuss how you can best prepare and train for a high altitude hike if you don't live near any mountains.
High altitude trekking has captured the imagination of so many
people around the world. Who hasn't daydreamed at some point of
standing at the top of Kilimanjaro? Or of conquering the pilgrimage
to Everest Base Camp?
But, while most of us have the opportunity to prepare physically
before a hike or adventure, no matter what we do, or what
experience we may have, there is always one factor which is
unknown.
Altitude.
For the lucky few, preparing for a high altitude hike will simply
involve doing a few training hikes on smaller mountains, at
moderate altitude.
But what about the rest of us? Who don't have any mountains to
train on? WHo doesn't have a chance of getting up high before a
trip? And whose acclimatisation journey will only start the once
you actually hit the trail?
Well, that is what today's podcast is all about. To give you some
clear information and direction on how you can best prepare your
body for a high altitude hike if you live at sea level.
Now to be clear, the strategies I talk about are definitely are not
foolproof! And your chances at altitude will ALWAYS be mainly
affected by the time you have to acclimatise and your
genetics....
But beyond that, this episode will give you some practical
information to use in your training, which might give you that
extra nudge towards high altitude success.
You will learn:
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