When to use this
Preseason planning for Colorado programs, or whenever a team at elevation is putting its hydration and iron process in writing.
- Building the weekly hydration and recovery routine for a program that trains at altitude year-round.
- A transfer athlete or visiting team new to elevation needs the simple version fast.
- Deciding who on staff owns the iron-awareness conversation and referral path for at-risk athletes.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Chapman RF, Stickford JL, Levine BD. (2014) Altitude training considerations for distance runners. Sports Medicine, 44(S2):S127-S136.
- Sawka MN, Burke LM, Eichner ER, et al. (2007) ACSM position stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(2):377-390.
- Sim M, Garvican-Lewis LA, Cox GR, et al.(2019) Iron considerations for the athlete: A narrative review.European Journal of Applied Physiology, 119(7):1463-1478.
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