If you are out of breath then your body cannot build your aerobic base. By being at an easy conversational pace your blood will be fully oxygenated and your development will be quicker than if you push harder. Faster is not better at this stage, especially as you have been a smoker. Counterintuitive, but true.
You should not be out of breath. If you are, just slow down.
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