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W2 R1

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thats 1 down 2 to go :) hmmm not sure about this running and breathing malarky that Laura says we should try , i am a bloke we dont do multitasking haha

I must be getting fitter 90 secs doesnt seem that long now :) and 30 mins just flies by :)

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Thp42 profile image
Thp42Graduate

Well done. Sounds like you are doing great. I never managed Laura's breathing technique either. Maybe I'm the lone non multitasking girlie ;-)

in reply to Thp42

haha Thp :D thanks , seems alot have had the same problem but have survived :)

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mossy1Graduate

I never mastered that breathing either - as long as I am still breathing I am quite happy. You will find your own rhythm I am sure. Well done on getting to this stage

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Thanks Mossy :)

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EjbirdyGraduate

Hey well done , not sure any of us got on with that technique - I just huff away ! :)

in reply to Ejbirdy

thanks :) with you on the huffing and a puffing

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useitorloseitGraduate

Whenever I think about breathing, I suddenly feel out of breath. Keep on doing what you're doing, and if breathing becomes a problem, worry about it then!

in reply to useitorloseit

Thanks, if i dont post again, worry then :)

in reply to useitorloseit

Ha ha! That is so true. You do immediately feel out of breath once you focus on it. Well I do!

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LalaEghiz

Congrats! I am the same as UIOLI. Yesterday I did W2R1 and when I tried the breathing thing I felt out of breath. I'm sticking to my dodgy panting for a bit longer. I'm also not doing the heel down first technique as that is agony. Feels naughty to disobey Laura!

in reply to LalaEghiz

Thanks and congrats to you also :) i didnt think about that had enough trouble breathing and running lol hope rest of week goes well

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TikiczockyGraduate

Well done on W2R1 :D...running/breathing/heel firsting advice...none of Laura's wise words go in whilst I'm gasping for breath and aching!! Big smiles when it's all over though

Thanks Tizi :) i would jump for joy but no energy after haha

Jo55 profile image
Jo55Graduate

Another non multi tasking female here, there are a lot of us about! Like you, did W2R1 last night and apart from the first run when I went too fast, didn't find it too bad. However, Think I'm going to have to get a T shirt printed saying I'm not talking to myself I'm talking to Laura as people must think I'm mad saying things like goodbye see you Thursday etc.

in reply to Jo55

Hi Jo haha I hadnt thought about that. 2nd you can still talk after your runs??

2nd run for me tomorrow after work. Good luck with yours.

Jo55 profile image
Jo55Graduate

Ok ok, gasp lol

:D lol knew it ;)

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JessDS

I totally understand! There I was trying to breathe, count and not fall in a gert massive hole!!!! I find it easier if I just let the lungs do there thing at the moment.

Ha ha! I couldn't get on with that breathing malarkey either - nearly hyperventilated! Or the timing of the steps - nearly fell over on that one! The advice on here seems to be breathe normally- I find that easier! Well done on your running. Good luck.

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JessDS

The worst thing ever about yesterday’s run was that I was clearly suffering with hypoxia, there/their!!!!! Oh the living shame. 😫😫😫

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