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XTERRA China at 2000 metres
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Hi all,

I am looking for some advice. I am thinking of entering XTERRA China to be held in Kunming in September. Kunming is 2000 metres above sea level. I have read a little and it appears that this is regarded as high altitude-just. I race and live at sea level with no experience racing at altitude and have no opportunity to train in these conditions.

I am just wondering if I have anything to worry about racing at this altitude with my background? Not a podium guy but better than MOP in HIM/Ollies. I was thinking of getting there 3-4 days before the race, really to get over jetlag after a 12 hour flight. Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated before I make a decision as to whether I will enter. I do these races for enjoyment and not sure I would enjoy altitude sickness. I was also considering XTERRA Japan but it looks like a super technical bike course.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: XTERRA China at 2000 metres [Petsoundspad] [ In reply to ]
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This is tricky. I have found that at altitude I either want to arrive a day before or a week + before. In between and there seem to be some issues. IMO. I understand why you want to arrive earlier though given the time change.

Good luck. Looks like a fun one.
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Re: XTERRA China at 2000 metres [turdburgler] [ In reply to ]
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Thx for the feedback. I'd be very keen to hear from others on racing at this altitude and if I can do this with no altitude training or minimal acclimatisation.

Thx.
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Re: XTERRA China at 2000 metres [turdburgler] [ In reply to ]
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turdburgler wrote:
This is tricky. I have found that at altitude I either want to arrive a day before or a week + before. In between and there seem to be some issues. IMO. I understand why you want to arrive earlier though given the time change.

Good luck. Looks like a fun one.

Most evidence points to this approach as the best.
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