am I a runner or a jogger or a galowalker if I do 30 minute miles for the last 5 or 6 hours of a race?
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In captaining/spreadsheeting some of the virtual events, I've gotten glimpses of some real fortitude on this site that goes unheralded. So nope, I'd disagree, distance and pace wouldn't joggerize a "lot" of people here I dare say. See aire's post. Would you consider her a runner?
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According to running guru Dr. George Sheehan:
"the difference between a runner and a jogger is an entry form"
In my mind, a runner is serious about the sport. They enter races, spend good money for shoes, equipment, etc. I make no classification by mileage or time.
A jogger (to me) is someone who laces them up every once in awhile, and just goes out and does their thing.
"the difference between a runner and a jogger is an entry form"
In my mind, a runner is serious about the sport. They enter races, spend good money for shoes, equipment, etc. I make no classification by mileage or time.
A jogger (to me) is someone who laces them up every once in awhile, and just goes out and does their thing.
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There is sport without competition though.
True. You can compete against yourself (trying to improve your time) without running the races. Though I would guess most people who work to improve their time would eventually be lured in to try at least one race.
True. You can compete against yourself (trying to improve your time) without running the races. Though I would guess most people who work to improve their time would eventually be lured in to try at least one race.
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True. You can compete against yourself (trying to improve your time) without running the races. Though I would guess most people who work to improve their time would eventually be lured in to try at least one race.
That is what I did. I only raced a few times a year, so a lot of training runs became time trials for me.
That is what I did. I only raced a few times a year, so a lot of training runs became time trials for me.
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A jogger is someone wearing a headband and striped tube socks circa 1975. A runner is someone wearing a mesh hat and Coolmax socks circa 2005. That is to say, today everyone is a runner.
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jogging is something you do to get out of the house and get some fresh air and exercise. going for a quick jog around the block.
running is a lifestyle. speed doesn't matter as much as miles and dedication to the sport. recognizing that there is a huge mental side to running also sets you apart from the jogger.
it is all about effort and dedication and endurance and wanting to do better, for whatever reason. it's sticking to it. running has longevity, jogging comes and goes. running is there, every day, like brushing your teeth is there, every day. if you can't go without the run, you're not jogging anymore.
it is setting goals and having a plan and executing that plan.
lifestyle. it seems to swallow you at times maybe and i'm still not sure that's a good thing or a bad thing.
i don't think a jogger pushes themselves, ever. if you push yourself again and again, even to meet that 10 minute mile, and feel the goodstuff that comes with meeting a goal, you're not jogging anymore. if you set one goal, meet it and set another, i think you're running.
i think running evolves. jogging happens on the weekends.
pretty random thoughts.
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I acquired my first technical shirt just over a year ago.... I still don't own any coolmax socks.... My favorite pair of running shorts that finally wore out was an old Nike bathing suit... Some of us throwbacks don't believe you have to have modern technology to be a good runner.... I see guys at local races still with striped tube socks and headbands - true throwbacks to the old days and they are good runners.
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frequency of runs and heart rate on the runs.
if you go out now and then and barely push the heartrate, your a jogger. if you go out there on a regular basis, you push the heartrate up there above 65 % on almost every outing your a runner.
i tell people the difference between recreational and a workout is sweat. if you don't get out there and sweat your simpky enjoying yourself. for a workout you need to get funky/nasty.
if you go out now and then and barely push the heartrate, your a jogger. if you go out there on a regular basis, you push the heartrate up there above 65 % on almost every outing your a runner.
i tell people the difference between recreational and a workout is sweat. if you don't get out there and sweat your simpky enjoying yourself. for a workout you need to get funky/nasty.
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I was never that fast when I could run, which seems like such a long time ago. I would give anything to be out doing what some people apparenly consider "jogging". I ran because I looked forward to the entire experience. Lacing my shoes, leashing up the dog, who would jump around the bedroom in anticipation, getting in stride with that first mile. Running (or jogging) off of the bike trail next to the river was the best form of stress relief that I knew.
I miss running so much. You guys have no idea how much I would give to be able to run, or "jog", or however someone wants to classify it again. Someday I will do this again. If I don't go fast enouh to consider it running, then so be it. If you're lucky enough to still be able to do it, be thankful. And don't be elitist about it.
I was never that fast when I could run, which seems like such a long time ago. I would give anything to be out doing what some people apparenly consider "jogging". I ran because I looked forward to the entire experience. Lacing my shoes, leashing up the dog, who would jump around the bedroom in anticipation, getting in stride with that first mile. Running (or jogging) off of the bike trail next to the river was the best form of stress relief that I knew.
I miss running so much. You guys have no idea how much I would give to be able to run, or "jog", or however someone wants to classify it again. Someday I will do this again. If I don't go fast enouh to consider it running, then so be it. If you're lucky enough to still be able to do it, be thankful. And don't be elitist about it.
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I was never that fast when I could run, which seems like such a long time ago. I would give anything to be out doing what some people apparenly consider "jogging". I ran because I looked forward to the entire experience. Lacing my shoes, leashing up the dog, who would jump around the bedroom in anticipation, getting in stride with that first mile. Running (or jogging) off of the bike trail next to the river was the best form of stress relief that I knew.
I miss running so much. You guys have no idea how much I would give to be able to run, or "jog", or however someone wants to classify it again. Someday I will do this again. If I don't go fast enouh to consider it running, then so be it. If you're lucky enough to still be able to do it, be thankful. And don't be elitist about it.
I was never that fast when I could run, which seems like such a long time ago. I would give anything to be out doing what some people apparenly consider "jogging". I ran because I looked forward to the entire experience. Lacing my shoes, leashing up the dog, who would jump around the bedroom in anticipation, getting in stride with that first mile. Running (or jogging) off of the bike trail next to the river was the best form of stress relief that I knew.
I miss running so much. You guys have no idea how much I would give to be able to run, or "jog", or however someone wants to classify it again. Someday I will do this again. If I don't go fast enouh to consider it running, then so be it. If you're lucky enough to still be able to do it, be thankful. And don't be elitist about it.
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Wow, that one sure brings back memories.....and very timely too, little brother. Just as I'm about to graduate and my #1 plan is to get back into some sort of running routine. That was a great discussion....I hope some of the newer folks or ones that didn't contribute before will jump in with their views too......:)
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We all came here in the beginning because we had one thing in common - not because you, or you, or you called me a runner, but because I called myself one. Nothing is more important than our opinions of ourselves. And if I say I'm a runner, I don't give a sh*t what any of the rest of you look at me and see. You should accept me for the sheer fact that I consider myself the same thing you consider yourselves.
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