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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good reading about the topic
I have to admit a bias since I worked for Dr. Wilber at one time. But this book is very good at giving the science and practical applications of altitude training to improve athletic performance. Some of the material might be a bit dated, but the basics still hold.
Published 5 months ago by Samuel Callan
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Technical, not a guide on 'how to' at altitude
This book reads like a scientific paper. It is packed with altitude-study results and technical scientific information and discussion. It seems to mainly conclude that: Each undividual must use 'trial and error' with respect to how their body responds to altitude, how much time to spend there, when to leave altitude prior to racing, etc. There...
Published on September 4, 2005 by Marathoner
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Technical, not a guide on 'how to' at altitude,
By Marathoner (7200', New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altitude Training and Athletic Performance (Paperback)
This book reads like a scientific paper. It is packed with altitude-study results and technical scientific information and discussion. It seems to mainly conclude that:
Each undividual must use 'trial and error' with respect to how their body responds to altitude, how much time to spend there, when to leave altitude prior to racing, etc. There is a lot to learn about what exactly happens at the chemical level in your body. But after reading this book you may not be much better off at knowing what to do in your own altitude training, in practical terms. [Reviewer is Female sub-9:00/3k, sub-2:40:00 marathon]
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good reading about the topic,
By Samuel Callan (Colorado Springs, CO, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altitude Training and Athletic Performance (Paperback)
I have to admit a bias since I worked for Dr. Wilber at one time. But this book is very good at giving the science and practical applications of altitude training to improve athletic performance. Some of the material might be a bit dated, but the basics still hold.
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Altitude Training and Athletic Performance by Randall L. Wilber (Paperback - October 27, 2003)
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