How fast do you jog?

AglaeaC

I run. And when I run, I'm slow. Working on getting faster. Not comparing myself to others; it doesn't matter. I detest that quote about beating those still sitting on the couch, because it focusses on the wrong thing in my opinion.

AnthonyThrashD

It depends on how scary the zombies are...

_Zardoz_

Depends what's chasing me!

Territrek

"Jogging" has a nebulous meaning. I don't not use it. If both feet are momentarily off the ground at the same time, then one is running. Otherwise, one is walking if one foot always maintains contact with the ground. In other words, if during your stride, you are air born at any time, then you are running. In walking, at least one of the feet is maintaining contact with the ground at all times.

MeanderingMammal

The differences between jogging and running are not clear-cut.

Personally I wouldn't draw a distinction. One is walking, or one is running, there is no jogging

And as above, my pace depends on the objectives of the session.

Most of my recovery or easy pace work is about 6min per km, tempos are generally about 5min per km and intervals will hit an average of about 4:30 per km. That said most of my sessions are in the 8-14km range with some being up to 24km. If I'm doing a 5km threshold session I'll be around the 4:45 min km mark.

litsy3

The differences between jogging and running are not clear-cut.

Personally I wouldn't draw a distinction. One is walking, or one is running, there is no jogging

There is for me - I jog to recover from running. Running is more of a forward motion, jogging is more of a bouncy, up-and-down motion and is much less effort. But it only makes sense to make the distinction between your own running and your own jogging paces.

PaytraB

I am just starting out and average about 16 min. mile. That includes jogging and running. On a treadmill, I am able to keep my speed at about 4.5. So, I am slower than slow!

Stick with it. I think I was slower than this when I was just starting. Speed comes with time. Congratulations on starting!

PaytraB

Jog mostly. but these are good answers. Just seeing how slow I am... and I'm pretty slow apparently. Oh well its exercise still

Can I honestly suggest you something? Never ever compare yourself to other people's run. And here is why

1) You do not know for how many years they have been running.
2) You do not know what terrain they are running on - hilly or flat.
3) age - They may be a lot younger to you.
4) Gender does make a difference. Men are faster. PERIOD.
5) You do not know the time they are mentioning is of a run from a perfect weather.

Lots of factors to be considered.

You are the most tough competitor to yourself. Set a competition against youself.

All of this.

Great post. Always remember this. You're running for yourself and only yourself.

PaytraB

Slowly, but I'm just starting out, I figure speed will come as I get fitter.....got to be better than just sitting on my bum!

Keep going! You're attitude is great. Speed will come over time.

PaytraB

My pace is dependent on my route (hilly routes slow me down), my energy level and my goal (usually a distance) for that run.

My usual, more relaxed pace, on level ground, is around 7:15-7:45 per kilometer (about a 12 minute mile). If I want to run longer (more than 5-6K), I slow down....way down. I aim for about 8:15-8:30 per kilometer.

Keep running and go as slow as you need to in order to make it through your running session. Speed happens over time. In the beginning, you're just trying to make it through a session.

MeanderingMammal

There is for me - I jog to recover from running. Running is more of a forward motion, jogging is more of a bouncy, up-and-down motion and is much less effort

Personally for recovery I just run slower. There's no point in running inefficiently...

litsy3

There is for me - I jog to recover from running. Running is more of a forward motion, jogging is more of a bouncy, up-and-down motion and is much less effort

Personally for recovery I just run slower. There's no point in running inefficiently...

And when you run slower, do you not find yourself bouncing a little more? I don't purposely jump up and down, that's just how slow running comes out. It looks different, more like, say, a 'jog'.

earthboundmisfit

I run 12-minute miles. I'm slow but don't let it bother me. I don't run races, just do it to keep fit. I do add the occasional sprint for interval training.

MeanderingMammal

And when you run slower, do you not find yourself bouncing a little more? I don't purposely jump up and down, that's just how slow running comes out. It looks different, more like, say, a 'jog'.

Not really, no. As I focus on my form, what happens when I run slower is my step shortens a little.

KameHameHaaaa

I'm not a fast jogger at all. For me it's still more like speed walking. The only time I jogged fast was at the 5k's I went to and I'm still not sure just how fast I was going, but it took about 50 mins to complete both times. Still, being over 300 lbs I felt accomplished just being able to finish.

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carrieous

6.0 is my easy pace, 6.8 is my tempo pace, 7.5-8.0 for sprinting

edited to add that I have been running consistently for about 4 years and I am 40 years old with asthma. I also strength train which has helped me get faster. When I started running I was probably going 4.7 - 5.2

Ready2Rock206

Seriously - I probably can walk faster than I "run"...

lyndabyh

faster than I did last month and slower than I will tomorrow ( I hope ). That's the great thing about running , I can always go farther and get faster ..lol

runner475

And when you run slower, do you not find yourself bouncing a little more? I don't purposely jump up and down, that's just how slow running comes out. It looks different, more like, say, a 'jog'.

Not really, no. As I focus on my form, what happens when I run slower is my step shortens a little.

I totally agree with Meandering. Besides another point I would like to add there is no one style to running. Every runner has his/her unique style.

litsy3

Haha, okay, we clearly don't all mean the same thing when we say 'jogging'. But I will say that if you run in place/on the spot that is definitely 'jogging'!

MeanderingMammal

Haha, okay, we clearly don't all mean the same thing when we say 'jogging'.

That's why there is no jogging, there is running or walking.

RhiannonBaugh

My quickest is a 6 min mile pace and my slowest is a 10 min mile pace. depends what i'm running lol

DAM5412

"Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running, or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic endurance training."

So it's not supposed to be super fast...that is "running" and not jogging. I guess...but really as long as you are out there consistently, you will improve, getting stronger and faster with more endurance...maybe even eventually you will actually be running.

At least I hope so...since I know realize I am probably always jogging and not actually running...whateve

_Waffle_

The speed depends on the need.

Some days I run slow.



Some days I run really fast.