3min+ without burning feeling/contractions?

[JenR]

Yesterday I went to the swimming pool with my dad to do some apnea's. My previous record was 3:00 in a hot jacuzzi. The record I had in that cold (28°) swimming pool was 1:45.
My first try was 3:10, and I felt I could at least do 30 seconds more, fantastic!
I didn't feel the urge to breath, no burning feeling in my chest. I started breathing again because I watched my watch and saw I broke my record.
I really think I did not hyperventilate to achieve this, I was flat on my back in the water, eyes closed and concentrating on my slow breathing. The last two breaths were deep inhales and exhales (slow) and then I turned over.
Is it possible to get to 3:10 without the burning feeling? I usually read that people start to get this feeling after 1:30, that's why I'm not so sure I really didn't hyperventilate.

And what's up with these contractions, I never seem to get them. Or I don't hold my breath long enough. I can't get over that intense burning chest feeling, do they only start after that? Can someone give me some tips to get past the burning feeling? It really is uncomfortable, and it feels so wrong to keep going...

 

[octopus]

Is it possible to get to 3:10 without the burning feeling?

Yes.

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[sgnips]

hi it surely is possible
some beginners might say they don't feel burning feeling or contractions simply because they never tried them

personally i usually get burning feeling and contractions somewhere from 2:40 and 3:20

 

[Buzz Numinous]

I get contractions but never had the burning feeling even after a few minutes

 

[ReefTroll]

I just did my first AIDA course, and on my first proper static of 3:40 I had contractions, on the second which was 3:50 I didn't notice them so much, just felt tight.

 

[Simos]

Def possible Jen, I don't get contractions often either and IF I get some, they are normally after 2:30-3mins

 

[uw_ikarus]

For me warm up is essential. After 3 or 4 warm ups I can go without contractions 3 or 3.30, reaching 5 min (PB 5.20).