The reason Rude asks the question isn't because he doesn't understand the physiology of how elevation can effect the body in extreme conditions or when oxygen demand is increased, he just didn't suspect that this quaint little jogging trail would be so physically demanding of him.
Still, he listens to Tseng speak and when he indicates that they'd be taking the steep uphill route, Rude understands. Tseng is trying to kill him. Or at least choke him out in as hands-free a manner as he can manage. Rude glances at the man a couple of times like he expects him to admit that he said that in jest, but they're jogging up the incline now and it's past the point of where the reveal would have been funny.
His heart is beating a bit faster now, but he maintains the jog even after he feels a little dizzier the further they jog uphill. It might be a placebo effect mixed with anticipation for what inevitably will not be a fun training session, or he really isn't cut out for altitude training.
"What are you-- going to do if I--can't breathe?"
The way he keeps himself from panicking into a frenzy is the same way he remains calm in the field. Focus on the now. Not the future, not the past. Just right now. All he has to do is keep up with Tseng. They've just started so he has stamina on his side, and he doesn't really feel too light headed yet. Maybe this was a test? If so, he's decided he's going to win.
Rude picks up his pace, surpassing Tseng, jogging a little faster to hopefully clear the incline more quickly but it seem it just keeps going.
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Still, he listens to Tseng speak and when he indicates that they'd be taking the steep uphill route, Rude understands. Tseng is trying to kill him. Or at least choke him out in as hands-free a manner as he can manage. Rude glances at the man a couple of times like he expects him to admit that he said that in jest, but they're jogging up the incline now and it's past the point of where the reveal would have been funny.
His heart is beating a bit faster now, but he maintains the jog even after he feels a little dizzier the further they jog uphill. It might be a placebo effect mixed with anticipation for what inevitably will not be a fun training session, or he really isn't cut out for altitude training.
"What are you-- going to do if I--can't breathe?"
The way he keeps himself from panicking into a frenzy is the same way he remains calm in the field. Focus on the now. Not the future, not the past. Just right now. All he has to do is keep up with Tseng. They've just started so he has stamina on his side, and he doesn't really feel too light headed yet. Maybe this was a test? If so, he's decided he's going to win.
Rude picks up his pace, surpassing Tseng, jogging a little faster to hopefully clear the incline more quickly but it seem it just keeps going.