I’m heading to the gym this afternoon after work to hit a pool and get in some running — my two weak events. Yes, I realize that there are only three events in a tri. Shush!
I also booked my flights, so I’ll get in Wednesday night, have Thursday and Friday to train and get acclimated to the altitude (hopefully), take Saturday off to go check in, do the course overview, maybe buy some last minute tri gear, and have a carbo-loading dinner with Yi Shun. Sunday is the big day — although, by Sunday at noon, it should all be over, one way or the other. Monday, I’m trying to schedule a massage, or just otherwise relax, and Tuesday I fly home.
Take it easy Thursday and do a light workout friday just to see how you feel.
Granted, Altitude Sickness doesn’t kick in until over 8k feet, but better safe than sorry.
Altitude sickness can certainly kick in lower than 8k (as various visitors here from sea level have attested). That said … anything we can do to help (aside from RPGish goodness), just holler.