High Altitude Tips
1 - Drink plenty of water!
Before your trip to Denver and while you are here. Colorado tends to be dry like a desert. You need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home. IT is recommended that you GO EASY ON THE ALCOHOL in the mountains and in Denver, as your alcohol goes further here. If you normally run 10 miles a day, you might try 6 miles in Denver until you adjust.
2 - Eat foods high in potassium such as:
Broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, bran products, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.
3 - What to bring:
Denver receives over 300 days of sunshine each year; more than San Diego or Miami! Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm (even in the winter). There is 25% less protection from the sun's rays at Denver's 5,280 feet elevation.
4 - Weather:
2 days before your trip to Denver, check into www.weather.com for the latest on the weather and temperature. Please use this information to pack appropriately. Because Denver is closer to the Sun it can feel much warmer but can cool down in the evening, particularly in the Spring and Fall. It is best to layer your clothing
5 - Altitude:
Don't let anything you hear about the high altitude scare you. The air is just thinner. Many people with respiratory problems move to Denver for the dry air. The mayor of Denver moved here when he was 7 with his family, because of his asthma.
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