Everyone is built differently. Just like riding roller coasts, some people are scared to death of them whereas some people get really excited about them or even find them relaxing (those crazies out there…) Our brains respond differently to certain stimuli. Even the cellular level of our muscles is not all the same. Some people are designed more for speed, and others for distance. Many people don’t experience a runner’s high. However, I encourage you to find a sense of accomplishment through doing something excellent for yourself like running :)
Despite genetics being something we cannot control, there are several factors that you can control that will help you improve. Proper diet is one of those things. And I’m not talking about diet as in starving yourself: I’m talking about providing your body with the fuels it needs. This means carb and protein loading before and after strenuous bouts of exercise.
Warming up and cooling down is also critical. Many people don’t realize how important it is, but it reduces your chances for injury, helps your body acclimate better to the training, and reduces the amount of time you need to recover from exercise.
One thing a few other people mentioned is breathing. Our bodies are very capable of breathing perfectly fine without our conscious control when we’re resting and the same holds true when running. People breathe at different paces, ignore yours and you’ll be okay. The human body is amazing.
Go see a Personal Trainer and have them assess you! Personal Trainers are a great resource to help you meet your goals, use us!