Jogging

Just do it. Or find a cardio activity you are motivated to do.

I hate jogging but do it because I can get a really good calorie burn relatively quickly. I'll complain the entire time I run and put it off but I know I'll burn lots and then be done so I make myself go. Well when it's nice out.

My point is, if you don't have a goal that requires specific running endurance, then you're better off doing something you *like* and will *do* than you are doing something that you think you should do but never get around to.

Jogging *would* be more efficient than all the walking I do, but my knee is stupid, and I still haven't managed to nail down a stride that doesn't give me shin splints. I know I *could* fix my stride with enough practice, but I prefer to row instead. It's also pretty efficient, involves my arms a lot more than just jogging would, and it doesn't hurt any of my past or current injuries, or have a learning curve for me to get over in order to be comfortable.

I also enjoy swimming, which again, has a pretty decent burn and is something I don't normally mind doing. I'm off it for now, though, because the chlorinated pool water doesn't agree with my fabulous pink hair. But since I have multiple options, it's not the end of the world if I decide to forgo the chlorine damaged hair in favor of glorious pink damaged hair.

Go with what you know you'll do, day in and day out without minding so much that you have to really push yourself to get the job done.

rileyfamily811 wrote: »

I agree totally. I enjoyed running when I was younger. I have had several leg injuries in the past 3 years. My Achilles, my calves and hamstrings. I guess I am just nervous of injuring something else

You can speak with a doctor and they can help you determine if you are fit for jogging again.

If you don't want to jog, don't! find something else you would like, try out different things and see.

With my cardio, I most do spin bike sessions. Jogging is way too hard on my joints! I would watch it if you've had all those leg injuries. Walking is great just takes more time.

there are other options. but if you would like to give it a go...those sound mostly like overuse injuries.
to avoid them again:
get fitted for running shoes at a local store
try to find a plan to use. couch25k for example. there are others out there
go slow. most people push too hard when they start. go slow and then go a little slower.
check out local groups. and groups online. they are a wealth of information

Shortgirlrunning wrote: »

It’s absolutely not necessary to jog. Walking is fine or there are a million other types of cardio you could do. Don’t force yourself to do things you hate because you won’t stick with it.

In his response, it sounds like he does enjoy it but that he's worried about injury because he's had so many past injuries.

Its is a great stress reliever and mood enhancer. Also there is the runners high you sometimes get thats a rush. I started back running a couple of months ago and locing it.