I spent 10 days at altitude (why runners do this)
A recent stint of 10 days in Font Romeu in the Pyrenees mountain range saw me training at altitudes of 1,400-1,900 metres. But is just 10 days enough to see any changes in one's running? I spoke with University Professor Charlie Pedlar about the effects of altitude training for a runner and at the end, asked him that question.
For the full chat with Charlie: https://youtu.be/2x-U8NHInWk
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