And ahead of a certain football game in Mexicoo City here’s how to build a healthy attitude to altitude.
Courtesy of our friends from Denver, the Mile High City.
Where the first piece of advice we were given was around booze.
And that visitors need drink only half as much to get twice as drunk.
And twice as much water as you would at home.
Not easy when you’re at an international travel fair and are being wined and dined around town.
Even when you’re breakfasting at the institution that is The Milk Market.
Food for thought
It turns out too that I should have been side swerving all those lovely sugary treats the Americans do so well.
And rather seeking out the broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes.
Which all help you replenish electrolytes by balancing salt intake.
Dressed to chill
Now we expect that the England football fans are all dressed in their best retro tops and ready to go.
But maybe those lion and crusader costumes might chafe a bit in the heat and thin air.
Better too having extra protection against the sun which is naturally closer higher up.
Because there’s 25% less protection from the sun up in the air.
So sunscreen is a must.
With Denver receiving more than 300 days of sunshine each year (more than Miami).
So bring sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm.
Take it easy
The welfare of the people who take the pitch, of course, will dictate the mood.
Of the fans who have followed them out and up to Mexico City.
Our altitude advisers tell us that the effects of exercise are more intense at altitude.
So if you normally run ten miles a day at home.
Then you’re best to try six miles at altitude until you build up the red blood cells.
The Mile and a Half City
Which, of course, England manager has been reminding us he hasn’t had the luxury to do with his players.
Getting his excuses in early.
He might want to try this one too should his attackers balloon the ball over or if the Mexicans hit their target.
And bear in mind too all of you at the footie or plans to take in magical Mexico City.
The Mile and a Half City.
Which we found a sample deal with £1,032 round trip from Edinburgh with KLM, through Amsterdam and back through Paris with Air France.
