As additional information my dad suggested I emphasize how good of shape I am in. Perhaps it will show that it really doesn't matter how good of shape you are in, altitude sickness can still get you. If nothing else a word of warning to those who also think they are in great shape.
Anyway I am a marathon runner with a PR of 3:40. Even though I didn't run this summer at all because I was too busy hiking a couple weeks ago I did run a half marathon, at the last minute a few days after major hikes, in 2:05.
I'm not sure I buy the "not breathing deep" enough excuse either, but I am looking for any excuse possible! I am looking for those "excuses" in order to purposefully identify things I can change for this second attempt.
So I am left with rest, breathing technique, water intake, and diamox.
