Running in Loops is Easier

In context of Mind-Body-Spirit, running is a contest between you and fatigue. Commonly fatigue is perceived as a physical problem you envision like rise in blood acidity or a lot of muscle tension, no doubt these are the causes of the tiredness but functioning of the brain plays a significant role in feeling drained out or energetic.

If your brain believes that your body is struggling it starts taking measures and defensive approaches that hampers your performance.  So actually, it is not that always your potassium levels are high but most of the times it is all in your head.

External factors affect running on a huge scale like running in a straight line or a loop. It is by far easier to run in loops as it provides the change factor that in turn motivates the runner. Looking at the same path, running the same course stagnates your performance and makes it highly monotonous. The monotony of running in the long straight line without being able to see the destination will eventually affect the person psychologically.

When a person begins to run in a loop, he is aware that he has to arrive at at the same point where he has started from. This creates a sense of known and awareness that are direct confidence boosters so he can judge accordingly the distance he has to cover and control the fluctuation in energy levels, while straight lines give a sense of unknown. You cannot see the finishing point that essentially drives and motivates you to reach at that point. 

Meeting our targets is the most motivating factor to get out and run. Loops create a mirage and make the distance look lesser to cover. Mind perceives the distance as an achievable short-term goal.

Ultimately, one needs to find out what works best for that little chamber of neurons to stay activated and send the signals to the body to run better. Whether it is focusing on a destination or enjoying Eminem on highest decibels.