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"Jogging" about 2 mph vs walking

teamAmelia
teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
If I had to cover a quarter of a mile, I could do it faster just by walking fast than I would by jogging at a comfortable pace. But, will jogging at that pace help me increase my stamina or help me be able to run faster and longer? That is what my goal is.

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  • deep220
    deep220 Posts: 52 Member
    Definetly start running (and stop calling it jogging- don't downplay your effort!). I started running last year so I understand how hard it is. I also could walk fast then I could run. But you have to start somewhere and until you start you won't improve. So run for along as you can then walk for a minute or two to recover. Then repeat. Forget about time and shoot for a distance. Then as you get better you will notice that it will take less and less time. But keep pushing yourself- as if you need to walk or if it would just be easier.

    YOU CAN DO IT!!
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