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Heyitsmejen
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 Posted: 11/24/09 - 01:11 Post subject: Difference between jogging and running
Hi runners,
I am just embarking on my running adventure/journey.
I was a competitive athlete in my younger days and then got depressed and fat and became sedentry.
I have now overcome my emotional issues and am motivated for life and success again. I keep reading about marathons and i am soo drawn to this being a goal of mine.
BUT i need to be able to run (not jog) for 30 mins straight before even contemplating committing to the training required for a marathon.
Has anyone else started out from where i am, unfit and fat?
I currently job for about 10 mins walk for 2 jog for 10 etc) and i do this for about 45 mins but i really want to be able to actually run not jog.
what is the difference and how will i know when i am actually running
sorry if this sounds silly.
i am currently aiming for 5 x week
happy running
jen
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epascarello
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Posted: 01/31/10 - 20:23 Post subject:
Here is a nice article on what is running/jogging: http://running.about.com/od/runningforbeginners/a/whatisrunning.htm
Most beginners want to be out running like they been doing it for years. They want to be doing 5 minute miles and sprinting like a Olympian. In reality beginners that do this end up quitting
You really should look into a couch to 5K plan. It will give you a guideline to get up to being able to "run" the distance.
I started out on a couch to 5K plan and could barley run a mile without loosing my breath. I finished that and ended up training for a marathon and finishing it.
Start training for a 5K and try a 10K or half marathon. If you train for a marathon, I would not set a goal on time. Go out an enjoy it.
Eric
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epascarello
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Posted: 01/31/10 - 20:35 Post subject:
PS, I know this was an older post, thought I would answer it in case you lost interest. 
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zachariahwilbur
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Posted: 03/08/10 - 07:14 Post subject:
Hey love to have these kinda msg in tour bank..!! Thanks for sharing with us .. Keep on updating me regarding this topic..!!
Wilbur!!
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