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  • yaheardwperd1@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    As others have suggested, interval training could be what you need. I’m far from a pro and I have the same issues. I would just immediately lose my breathe. But I started going to the track and doing 1 lap running, 1 lap walking. Or even half laps. Take your time and you’ll eventually build up. I’m running 3 miles now for the first time in my life.