From Lane 9 News: "... From May 20 through June 12, Ziegler worked at high altitude at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Putting in about 8,000 meters during morning workouts and 5,000-5,500 meters at night, Ziegler not only logged considerable yardage, the workouts were of the high-intensity variety. ...From Colorado Springs, Ziegler traveled to Mission Viejo and had a couple of days to prepare for the [TYR] Meet of Champions, ...
Ziegler won the 200 free in 1:58.80, took the 400 free in 4:05.44 and prevailed in the 800 free in 8:24.40. For good measure, Ziegler placed fifth in the 100 free, clocking 56.76. ..."
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High-altitude... ? My only guess is that it teaches your body to be more efficient with oxygen. Other than that... the yardage doesn't sound too out-of-whack... she's just awesome!
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