Is there a way to simulate high-altitude conditions while training at sea-level?

I am training to run the Pike's Peak Ascent in Colorado Springs, CO., but I live on the East Coast. The Pike's Peak event is 13 miles long and covers approx. 7800 vertical feet. I'm a serious runner and have run marathons, half-marathons, 10 milers, etc. so I know how to train for the distance, but don't know how to simulate the lower oxygen levels found at high altitudes.

I've seen the hypoxic chambers that elite athletes use, but I'm not sure I can get regular access to one (or afford to buy my own!). I'm hoping there are other potential solutions.

I did that run a few years ago! (Coloradan)

An ex-professor at my school always claimed that the best way to train was to exercise at altitude but sleep at sea-level, and invented a chamber which athletes use at the Olympic training center here for this purpose. Unfortunately I don't know of an inexpensive way to do this for someone living at sea level.

Try to arrive here 7-10 days early, and stay somewhere where the altitude is comparable to where you will be running your race. This'll give your body time to adapt, and if you are one of the unfortunate people prone to acute altitude sickness, time to recover. You'll want to drink more water than normal upon arrival, eat more carbs, and get extra rest. Best of luck with your run, sorry I couldn't help.

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