Are there people who aren't destined to be runners(competive or leisure but not pro) and others not ? If not why?
I am pretty athletic for a female. I've always wanted to run outside regularly outside in all seasons and haven't yet. On a side note I joined a running room "beginners" group which wasn't so and as the frigid air went in my lungs I could stay... But that's another story.
As a pre/ teen i would get those side cramps which led me to believe I could never run. It was discouraging, disappointing and embarrassing. I tried to ignore it but no change. More recently I tried and just like that I began... I started getting the runners high and love it.
I don't seem to gave the experience or confidence to pursue this to its fullest. I would love some advice. I am agile quick but still think I have slow twitch fibers, I detest intervals, all I think is that keeping my heart rate up is good. What training on a treadmill do you suggest. Time , incline, speed, warm up, pee and post stretch, eating, water intake pre during post, protein etc, x per week. I can run at 3.4-5 and maintain for 10 plus min. I drink alot of water. I try to eat a small amount before. I wish I could feel great about my progress and stretch tight muscles after. I get distracted and feel discouraged when I see other runners who go 8 km without effort. I am 260 and close to 5'10. Bigger bones and bike as well at the gym. My goal is to be a pretty good runner/ jogger ( as I think anyone should being the most natural and free movement we can do) to be energetic and to not be beat for possible athletic endeavour. Also I want to be the most fit in my life, challenge myself and push myself .
Thanks to everyone who helps me.
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I will give you an vague answer.
Since, as you stated, you think you have good slow-twitch fibers, which should make you a good marathon runner. The best way to find out, in what area you are better is to run 100 m. How fast were you? How do you feel?. That will give you your answer.
There is this good site, where you can learn more about different kinds of muscle fibers, and how they work.
As for eating. Just eat healthy. I strongly believe in "If it fits your macros". There are some good calculators online to figure out your macros. Just fill them with some healthy foods, and occasionally(not more than once a week or two) reward yourself with something dirty(if you want), but make sure you are not going over your macros.
A great site, to track them is myfitnesspal.
As for the "I feel discouraged". How do you think they started? Do you think they woke up one day and just ran 8 km without any effort?. No. Running is something that requires dedication. I was always good at short bursts, one of the best in my school day, but i never was first in marathon running, because i did not even care for it.
Oh, and i was almost 100 kg and 190 cm tall.
Do outdoor running as much as possible(but do not over do it of course). It is way better than treadmill in every way. If you want to be a jogger you have to be ready for everything, from downhill to uphill. That is why outdoors is better. Run to different places, enjoy the weather etc.
Depending on what your goals are, you can train in one or the other area. Do not feel embarrassed. You are already doing more than most, you should feel proud for wanting to do something like this.
Your goals are there, fulfill them, and do not let anyone judge you. Push yourself and one day, you also can run 8 km without even breaking a sweat.
The only limits we have, are the ones we set ourselves.
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