Anyone here tried this new thing called "jogging" ?

GlowGirl

bbiggs said:

Cool thread. SC, you’ll have to let us know if you break the 15 minute barrier.  In Arnold’s voice, “you can do it!”

I either run or do the elliptical 7 days a week. On average, 4-5 of those days are running. In this Covid world I’m 100% outdoor running, but in the “old world” I did plenty of treadmill running at the gym. I enjoyed that because I’d do some high intensity interval running where I’d sprint for 60 seconds, slow to a jog for 15-30 seconds and repeat. It’s a good way to shock the body from the daily steady state, or long distance runs.  Now I’m all “long distance” with usual runs between 3-5 miles. Never less, but sometimes more. I need to follow the advice here and get fitted for proper shoes. I’m a Nike Free running shoe guy, but I’m sure they’re not proper, despite being comfortable.  Oh, and I was running with no music outside for a bit until I got on arm band for my phone. Let me tell you...it sucks!  No music = a bad run for me.  Music is everything for running! 

I agree about the music. Can’t run without it. I made a great running playlist on my phone. I didn’t think I would like the arm band so I got a running belt that goes around my waist (I guess in reality it is like a more streamlined flat fanny pack 😁). Holds my phone, keys, and a tissue to wipe the burning sunscreen sweat out of my eyes. 

JPPJ84

I used to always run with music. Plus I always hated running although that had nothing to do with the music of course. 

This year something changed, maybe because I got outside less working from home all the time, don’t know. I started in intervals (x km running, then walking a bit etc).
Now I try to run twice a week and managed 10km (in one piece and 55 minutes) for the first time in 3 years. Developing tinnitus I‘ve completely stopped using headphones, so no music while running for me anymore. Instead I’m solely focused on my breathing which is kinda meditative.
And I‘m actually enjoying it for the first time ever so I hope to keep it up.

Oh and I use Asics shoes! Whatever brand you use, the main thing is to go to a good shop and get your feet and running style analyized.

F Me In The Brain

Prefer music....loud and fast paced.
I was shocked the first time I ran a 10k and was told that you are not meant to wear earphones on "sanctioned races" further than 5ks here.  The rules specifically said no, so I didn't wear.  Probably one out of three people had earphones in anyway.
Once I got over the sound of my own breathing I was fine without the music - other people around is a great pacer for me.  

Also, morning running for me.  The only times I would deviate from that is if (pre-pandemic) I had 6am flights or something.  Then I would run at the hotel gym at night.  

This morning I was lost in music and thought, and on the last mile homeward.  Deer flagged about ten feet to my left at the edge of the woods.  Scared the crap out of me .  Usually I see them well before I am upon them.  They are not scared of people right around here since it is suburbia and they see them all of the time.  Odd.

bbiggs

^ I definitely like my music loud and fast paced too, but there is a sweet spot.  Last night's run was to the Stones, which I don't consider fast paced, but there are several songs that give me the energy jolt I need on a run.  On the flip side, when Angie came on I just about slowed to a crawl.  Haha.  I can't listen to something too fast paced and hard though.  Listening to Slayer or Metallica's Kill Em All, for example, wouldn't do it for me.  Those can come in handy for lifting.

Spiritual_Chaos

Everyone is now saying I'm running to fast, because I get tired after 3-4 minutes. Hmm.

I ran through It's so Easy but had to take a short pause. Then I ran through half of Mr Brownstone and into Live and Let Die. But then The Garden starts and I lost all momentum. 

But will try a podcast instead and really run slow, to not burn myself out so fast. Haha.

I also happened to have my Nike headband on upside down. Maybe that had some affect.

F Me In The Brain

Any way to gauge what speed you are running at?  
I would think 4-5 mph would be a good pace if you want to build up slowly.

mcgruff10

Sc check out the run keeper ap, it tracks your speed, elevation, distance, time , etc.  

Spiritual_Chaos

F Me In The Brain said:

Any way to gauge what speed you are running at?  
I would think 4-5 mph would be a good pace if you want to build up slowly.

I could download "runkeeper", but I only have 1 gig of data per month... but yeah I will do that.

EDIT: What mcgruff said

bbiggs

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Everyone is now saying I'm running to fast, because I get tired after 3-4 minutes. Hmm.

I ran through It's so Easy but had to take a short pause. Then I ran through half of Mr Brownstone and into Live and Let Die. But then The Garden starts and I lost all momentum. 

But will try a podcast instead and really run slow, to not burn myself out so fast. Haha.

I also happened to have my Nike headband on upside down. Maybe that had some affect.

I have great runs listening to Appetite for Destruction.  Awesome running music imo.  Probably just need to slow it down until you build endurance.

GlowGirl

mcgruff10 said:

Sc check out the run keeper ap, it tracks your speed, elevation, distance, time , etc.  

Is the run keeper app good. I have been using the Nike Run app. I like it but every once in a mile it screws up on the gps which then screws up on the time it gives me per mile. I run the same route almost every time and know the distance and once in awhile the app seems off. 

Spiritual_Chaos

Everyone I know here uses runkeeper.

Spiritual_Chaos

bbiggs said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Everyone is now saying I'm running to fast, because I get tired after 3-4 minutes. Hmm.

I ran through It's so Easy but had to take a short pause. Then I ran through half of Mr Brownstone and into Live and Let Die. But then The Garden starts and I lost all momentum. 

But will try a podcast instead and really run slow, to not burn myself out so fast. Haha.

I also happened to have my Nike headband on upside down. Maybe that had some affect.

I have great runs listening to Appetite for Destruction.  Awesome running music imo.  Probably just need to slow it down until you build endurance.

Do you listen to the one with the cross, or the original cover?

F Me In The Brain

MF117973 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Sc check out the run keeper ap, it tracks your speed, elevation, distance, time , etc.  

Is the run keeper app good. I have been using the Nike Run app. I like it but every once in a mile it screws up on the gps which then screws up on the time it gives me per mile. I run the same route almost every time and know the distance and once in awhile the app seems off. 

I used it until I got a Polar watch and use that program now.  Worked ok.

bbiggs

Spiritual_Chaos said:

bbiggs said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Everyone is now saying I'm running to fast, because I get tired after 3-4 minutes. Hmm.

I ran through It's so Easy but had to take a short pause. Then I ran through half of Mr Brownstone and into Live and Let Die. But then The Garden starts and I lost all momentum. 

But will try a podcast instead and really run slow, to not burn myself out so fast. Haha.

I also happened to have my Nike headband on upside down. Maybe that had some affect.

I have great runs listening to Appetite for Destruction.  Awesome running music imo.  Probably just need to slow it down until you build endurance.

Do you listen to the one with the cross, or the original cover?

The cross LOL.  I remember having the cassette in 2nd grade and looking through the insert and the original cover was still printed on the inside.  Probably not for 2nd grade eyes (or ears for that matter).

JPPJ84

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Everyone is now saying I'm running to fast, because I get tired after 3-4 minutes. Hmm.

I ran through It's so Easy but had to take a short pause. Then I ran through half of Mr Brownstone and into Live and Let Die. But then The Garden starts and I lost all momentum. 

But will try a podcast instead and really run slow, to not burn myself out so fast. Haha.

I also happened to have my Nike headband on upside down. Maybe that had some affect.

Try to focus on breathing properly. Breathe in deeply through the nose and out through the mouth. If you feel like you could still talk to someone while running, you’re good

lastexitlondon

Keep the headband upside down. Much cooler imo.

HesCalledDyer

I'd rather walk 1000 miles than run 1.  But yes, Bjorn Borg was cool as hell!

oftenreading

I think beginners often try to run too fast and then feel awful, get discouraged, and give up. 

It doesn’t matter how fast you go, it just matters that you’re moving 

cutz

mcgruff10 said:

Sc check out the run keeper ap, it tracks your speed, elevation, distance, time , etc.  

Is there a Bike Keeper APP? My jogging days are done.

mcgruff10

cutz said:

mcgruff10 said:

Sc check out the run keeper ap, it tracks your speed, elevation, distance, time , etc.  

Is there a Bike Keeper APP? My jogging days are done.

All my friends recommend strava.     They are big time bike riders.  They do anywhere between 50 and 100 miles at a time.  @cutz