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Are you a runner or a jogger? What’s the difference, and does it even matter? If you’ve been wondering about the distinction between jogging vs. running, I’m answering all your questions right here!
As a long-time running coach and runner, I’m often asked, “What’s the difference between jogging and running?”
These activities seem very similar. And sometimes, the terms are even used interchangeably. For example, joggers will often say they’re going out “for a run.”
But if you use the term “jogging” to describe what a self-proclaimed runner does, you might unintentionally offend them.
So, is there a difference? If so, what is it? In this article, I’m covering all of that and more.
As a running coach, I can’t start to answer this question without being very clear that jogging is the same as running, unless you realllllly want them to be different mentally. And yes, I do have an opinion on being called a jogger; no, thank you.
And if I said I think this is a stupid debate, you might wonder why I’m writing about it. So let me also just say it’s because you ask! You ask so often if there’s a difference!
Jogging vs Running: A Brief History Lesson
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