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Welcome to the Mammoth Lakes Crib
When you train in Mammoth Lakes, you're training among the best. Hovering just below 8,000 feet, this small, yet extremely scenic, mountain town is the ideal spot for endurance athletes.
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The Rundown on Swimming and Altitude Training
Ever since the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City (7,382 feet), altitude training has become essential to an elite endurance athlete’s exercise program. Athletes who lived in high altitude regions performed better than athletes from lower elevation regions.
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How To Maintain Your Fitness Levels At Altitude
The benefits of altitude go beyond just bettering your workout; they can help you maintain your fitness level during an injury as well.
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