Will Cuthbertson, Staten Island's top middle-distance runner, is advancing in his post-collegiate career with the Empire Elite Track Club. Key to his training is altitude training, deemed essential for enhancing performance, particularly for the 800 meters. Cuthbertson's coach, John Trautmann, highlights the physiological benefits that altitude training brings, including increased red blood cell count and improved oxygen efficiency. Cuthbertson's recent achievements include a personal best time of 1:46.51, while his earlier success at Susan Wagner HS established him as a significant racer and leader.
"For Will's current event - the 800 meters - altitude training is more important than you think. It benefits red blood cell count, along with the buffering of acid buildup in the muscles as well as mitochondrial growth."
"Altitude training has been a game-changer for me. It's played a key role in helping me run 1:46.9 - my second-fastest 800m ever and my fastest indoor time to date."
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