How to run in Red Dead Redemption 2?

Am I the only one bashing X button to run and he doesn't move faster at all? I've eaten well so the stamina and health are full and holding X or tapping it won't make it run. I can't even pass the first mission that I have to follow a group because they're running faster.


There are some areas like your camp where movement speed is restricted to a rather slow walk. I suspect you were in such an area. Tapping X should work usually, both on foot and on your horse.