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Thanks for helping me try to pinpoint the issue!
I think it's exercising in general. I don't have any pain during runs. I don't love being hot and sweaty but it's tolerable if I can shower right after. And I do love walking, even without music, so it's not the thoughts thing either. I just really hate how it feels to have an elevated heart rate and to be out of breath, even a little. It's like this with any form of cardio I've ever tried, like cycling and swimming. I'll enjoy the activity itself but hate how it makes my body feel while it's happening. I wish I could explain it better than that.
I've been where you are, for me it changed when I was able to do easy runs (HR in the 135-145 range) at a "reasonable pace", I.e. still have a feeling that you're moving at a significantly higher speed than walking.
Out of all the advice this seems like the easiest to immediately follow for me personally. So I think I'll start to try and learn to pace myself better vs push myself on accident. Thank you!