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More Great Links
- Altitude.org
- Guide to High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illness
- Hypoxico: Manufacturer of gear that simulates high altitude conditions
- Online Oxygen & Pressure Calculator
Sources:
- Baillie, Kenneth. "Living In Thin Air." Altitude.org. June 2007. (Sept. 17, 2010)http://www.altitude.org/why_less_oxygen.php
- Baker, A. and Hopkins W.G. "High Altitude Training for Sea Level Competition." Internet Society for Sports Science. 1998. (Sept. 16, 2010)http://www.sportsci.org/traintech/altitude/wgh.html
- Carmichael, Chris. "Lance's High Altitude Healing." Bicyling.com. (Sept. 16, 2010)http://www.tourdefranceinformation.com/tourdefrance/article/0,6802,s1-3-9-19002-2,00.html
- Curtis, Rick. "Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illness." Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University. July 7, 1999. (Sept. 17, 2010)http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html
- Eyestone, Ed. "Take the High Road." Runnersworld.com. August 2004. (Sept. 16, 2010)http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7124,s6-238-267--7912-0,00.html
- Simpson, Alistair. "Altitude Training." Altitude.org. June 2007. (Sept. 16, 2010)http://www.altitude.org/altitude_training.php
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