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Ok so more comfortable run no leg pain today, bit of trouble staying balanced, running and counting for breathing all at the same time x

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Great stuff. I used to count for the steady breathing when I first started. It really works and keeps you steady. Keep going :)

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GettingFitterGraduate

1,2,3,4 well done. 1,2,3,4 good for pacing and breathing, 1,2,3,4 Good Luck

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Jase44Graduate

Excellent mustkeepgoing just take your time. I find I don't need to count as my body tells me to breath. But your doing good. Try having a glass of water before you run if your getting leg pain. Don't ask me why but it works wonders for me. Keep at it your doing great J x

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NellyharteGraduate

I wouldn't worry too much about counting breaths at this point as it is a lot to think about. Just remember to breathe in thru your nose and out thru your mouth nice and slowly. The breathing will come naturally in a few weeks. Like Jase said hydration is key so up your water intake as much as you can during the day and it should help with any pain/cramping. Well done you are doing fab!

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katybainesGraduate

Keep it up petal, technique comes later, just make sure you're breathing at all and you'll be okay!

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