Why would anyone ever want to jog anywhere at anytime?

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  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Walking and jogging burn about the same cals per mile.

    There was a very recent post on here explaining why that is not quite true.
  • Kimono
    Kimono Posts: 367
    Running does burn more calories than walking. And it just takes less time. I used to walk 4 miles a day and that just seemed to take forever. Now I can run 7 miles in under an hour and burn over 700 calories. But the truth is I just love running! Didn't start out that way, but I just didn't give up. I hated it at first, dreaded it. But just kept putting one foot in front of the other. I ran my first marathon last year, (3:58) and plan on another. Would love to qualify for Boston. Plus it was something I never thought I could do, feels good to reach that goal. I could go on forever about running. It brings me great peace and energizes me at the same time. The eliptical has never done that for me.
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    it really does feel like dancing when you have music playing...
  • Kimono
    Kimono Posts: 367
    As far as how hard running is on your body. There have been numerous studies showing that the "aches and pains" you get as you age are really from losing range of motion and strength from NOT exercising. They study people who Do Not Run and those that Do Run. As they age the Runners have less "aches and pains" than non runners.
    There are a few people who will say-"I can't run, it is just to hard on my knees". Unless you have a pre-existing knee problem this may simply be that. 1) Your quads are not strong enough yet and so your knees are taking more of the impact. And obviously running will strengthen your quads.
  • cherapple
    cherapple Posts: 670 Member
    It brings me great peace and energizes me at the same time. The eliptical has never done that for me.

    I've had to resort to the elliptical most of the time over the last year because I had foot surgery (on a bunion that I've had for most of my life). The elliptical feels good and gives me a decent workout, but it is not quite the same as running. I've also done a lot of advanced step over the years, too, but there's something about running that gives me a feeling that no other cardio exercise does. Other cardio feels good, but only running gives me that special high.
  • carrie11777
    carrie11777 Posts: 14 Member
    I love your post very inpiring!...makes me want to go for a run....I think I will.
  • megancolleen
    megancolleen Posts: 106
    I actually enjoy running.. I did it for years.. then got lazy and fat in college haha.. and now I am back into it and I really love it.. I have a lot of stress right now with working full-time taking care of my ill mother and my sister and brother while my mom is ill... and that half hour a day I give myself to run is the best feeling in the world.. I get up 45 min early just to run.. that would be 5am I get up!! I know nuts... but if I don't wake up and do it I won't do it because I have to much else going on!!:smile:
  • Alisha28
    Alisha28 Posts: 406 Member
    I love running. After having three kids I am in the best shape of my life and owe it all to running.


    Alisha
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    So...of all exercises, I hate jogging/running. Really, after any amount of time doing so, I just want to lay down and die. :sick:
    Biking, elliptical, walking is all good though.

    I have also heard a number of things about jogging being bad for yours joints and causing pain.

    From information I have read online, I see that jogging only burns a few more calories than walking the same amount of time.

    So here's my question, why do people jog? What is the health benefit? Should I 'upgrade' to jogging, or am I better off at a quick pace walk (3.5 mph)?

    I know there have to be some die-hard runners out there waiting to tell me why the heck they would torture themselves! Thanks! :bigsmile:

    I hate running- the only way Im going to run is if something is after me -but i still envy runners but then i say I hate running-- I hated running even in basketball and I did that alot still hated it but did it so even now I am slowly building myself up- I don't have to like it but I will try it
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    When I started this thread, I did not believe that anybody would say anything to convince me to run. But, as I asked, you guys did your job and I have been convinced. Here were the two sticking points for me:
    my ipod and my dog are the best two things that keep me going. If i make a new playlist, I won't let myself listen to it until I go for a run. and when she sees me put on my running shoes, my Luckydog starts jumping around and she can't wait to go! She is a great motivator!
    -LuckyLeprechaun
    My dog! How could I have forgotten how much my dog, Kay, would love to run with me. My pets are my furry children, so my dog is a huge motivator for me to start running. Thanks for reminding me of a very obvious bonus!
    Couldn't agree more! In addition, running, more so than walking, is a whole body work-out. It's going to do more for you in terms of athleticism, if that's an aspiration.
    -tharrop
    Wow, I had never thought about it that way. Running being more than just about losing weight and looking good, but being about athleticism. I DO want to be athletic! I do want to be able to run like I did when I was a kid: fast, hard, and carefree.

    So, I thank you all for coming up with so many reasons to run, and I just wanted to let you all know that my running training will start today. Going to take my dog on her usual 45 min walk and include 3-4 min intervals of running throughout the walk. I found an 8-week program online that is supposed to help me increase my stamina step-by-slow-step.

    I will keep you guys updated on my progress. :bigsmile:
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    There's a lot research out there stating that running isn't as bad on your joints as we would like to think.

    I love running or in my case jogging.:tongue:
    My experience is not to force yourself to do something you don't like because you won't stick with it. :flowerforyou:
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    There's a lot research out there stating that running isn't as bad on your joints as we would like to think.

    I love running or in my case jogging.tongue
    My experience is not to force yourself to do something you don't like because you won't stick with it. flowerforyou

    Hehe, if I didn't force myself to do the things I don't like, I would just play World of Warcraft 8-16 hours a day like I did for a year straight! :noway:

    No...I think it is better if I force myself!
  • Kimono
    Kimono Posts: 367
    I forced myself to run. Soo glad I did. I love it now. It is surprising what you can do if you don't give up.
  • gregoryk
    gregoryk Posts: 10
    You can get injuries from running. That does not mean it is bad for you. It is just bad for you if you are not careful. If you increase your running distances slowly and wear good shoes running is proven to make both your bones and your joints stronger. The rule of thumb is not to inrease your distance more than 10% per run or per week. Once you get a few months in you will miss running on days you can't. Plus once your weight is more towards a normal weight walking cannot get your heart rate up. Since your heart weight (during excerise) is the key to how many calories you burn, running over walking could be the difference in a weight loss of one pound in a week or a weight gain of one pound in a week. Eating the same amount of calories that is a 104 pound swing. I think that makes running worth while. Just my 2 cents. Hope it helps you understand why people run.
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