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stupid question.

altitude.

as in that in klagenfurt austria. 446m.

does this matter to a fella who lives and trains all year long at sea level?

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  • ZacniciZacnici Posts: 1,385
    Have a look at this:

    [color=#666600]http://www.cptips.com/altitud.htm[/color]

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    [color=#666600]"... the maximal aerobic ability (VO2 max.) is reduced by approximately 1% for every 100 meters (~ 300 feet) above 4500 feet in recreational athletes and can be detected in highly trained athletes at altitudes as low as 1500 feet above sea level."[/color]
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