Altitude Nutrition: Racing and Training > TL;DR > - Carbs: +10-20% at altitude; body relies more on glycogen; focus on carb loading > - Hydration: +1-2L per day; don't rely on thirst; include electrolytes > - Iron: check ferritin before altitude; target 50+ ng/mL at 6,000+ ft > - Appetite often drops—eat despite lack of hunger; smaller, frequent meals > - Race pace: expect 5-15% slower depending on elevation; fuel 10-20% more during race --- How Altitude Affects Performanc...

Altitude Nutrition: Racing and Training > TL;DR > - Carbs: +10-20% at altitude; body relies more on glycogen; focus on carb loading > - Hydration: +1-2L per day; don't rely on thirst; include electrolytes > - Iron: check ferritin before altitude; target 50+ ng/mL at 6,000+ ft > - Appetite often drops—eat despite lack of hunger; smaller, frequent meals > - Race pace: expect 5-15% slower depending on elevation; fuel 10-20% more during race --- How Altitude Affects Performanc...