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I kind of figured the terms were used interchangeably.
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
I gave a bad example.
I think the issue is that jogging and running are really not clearly defined. They are also circumstantial to those defining them.
To an elite level marathon runner, anything under a certain MPH could be jogging. That same speed, to someone starting out, might be running.
Since, in distance running.. time is the only measured outcome... with no classes (i.e., speed classes.. somewhat similar to weight classes), jogging and running cannot be defined separately.
Let's go back to the weightlifting comparison. People 'weightlift'... at varying intensity, frequency, and volume. People also 'run' at varying intensity, frequency, and volume. Just because someone at any given time, during 'weightlifting' training, doesn't go full intensity, frequency or volume.. doesn't mean they are any less of a weightlifter. Same goes for running. People use different intensity, frequency and volumes. Fartlek runs, hill sprints, long slow distance, short fast.. etc. Even for those that are 'casual' joggers.. that may be 'running' to them since it's the speed they are able to maintain at their maximum over a course of time.
Running is very popular more than ever and many people are taking part in the sport.
Is there a difference between running and jogging. I see people that say they are "runner's" but they look more like joggers.
Please note, I know nothing about the sport. I was just curious.
Also, is it a good idea to get medical clearance before you start running?
When I ran track and the coach said we were jogging(long distance) it usually meant we ran the workout too slow and had to do the workout again.
I think the difference is running for the purpose of training for competition or not, or at least the effort level of same.
I can't take credit for the term but "speed limping" is a more appropriate name for what most people call running. As I was recovering from my last major running related injury I came across an article that said most grown people have no business running. You are just getting over an injury or about to have another one soon. Said to really look at most people that you see running down the street and check their form, to call what they are doing running is a diservice.
So now I just walk my dogs after dinner, do one session of hill sprints a week and when the weather is warm go for a long hike on the weekends. Since starting this I have been injury free for two years now.
I don't really know the difference but for me it means that a runner is someone who participates in races or who is focused on their running times and always trying to improve.
Joggers to me are people who just go out and runs (or jogs) just for weight loss or to maintain their fitness level. They aren't really clocking their times or mixing up their running routines to include speedwork, tempo and long runs.
Both, running and jogging are good for you IMO. You probably aren't going to injure yourself as much jogging as running unless you're just starting out and trying to increase your distance to fast.
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