I'm going to link this podcast again, which you may have seen from the previous thread: https://flocycling.com/pages/podcast (episode 18)
Listen to the entire thing and the doctor addresses most points you ask. The TLDListen is pretty much this: if possible, show up 2 weeks before, otherwise it doesn't make a bit of difference. The only benefit that an altitude mask would provide would be a psychological one, getting your body and mind more accustomed to the idea of getting less oxygen. It won't actually provide any adaptation.
The race itself is fantastic. Aside from an uninspiring run course, the swim and the bike are top notch. The best way you can prepare for the race is just train hard and smart. The altitude will make a difference for your heart rate and threshold efforts once you're there, but if you don't overthink it you'll be a step ahead of everyone else coming from sea level.
Benjamin Deal - Professional - Instagram - TriRig - Lodi Cyclery
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Listen to the entire thing and the doctor addresses most points you ask. The TLDListen is pretty much this: if possible, show up 2 weeks before, otherwise it doesn't make a bit of difference. The only benefit that an altitude mask would provide would be a psychological one, getting your body and mind more accustomed to the idea of getting less oxygen. It won't actually provide any adaptation.
The race itself is fantastic. Aside from an uninspiring run course, the swim and the bike are top notch. The best way you can prepare for the race is just train hard and smart. The altitude will make a difference for your heart rate and threshold efforts once you're there, but if you don't overthink it you'll be a step ahead of everyone else coming from sea level.
Benjamin Deal - Professional - Instagram - TriRig - Lodi Cyclery
Deals on Wheels - Results, schedule, videos, sponsors