I have moved to a high altitude and I am seriously struggling to adjust; any solid advice?

I have moved to a high altitude and I am seriously struggling to adjust; any solid advice?For starters, a little background. I grew up my whole life in the Pacific Northwest at sea level. I ran cross country and track throughout high school and became respectably good over time. To make a long story a lot shorter: I have lost all my condition over time and I am now living in the Rocky Mountains at about 5,600 feet above sea level, and I can't run for more than maybe five minutes without my lungs feeling like they are going to rupture. I got a gym membership for the first time in my life and I can go for maybe 30 minutes at a reasonable pace on an exercise bike, but that's it. I'd really like to be able to over time get back into condition so I can start racing 5Ks and maybe even get into marathons. Thanks in advance for your help. submitted by /u/Nefarious_Lobster [link] [comments]

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