Never jog!
There are so many other exercises you could do instead.
I know the jury is out on whether jogging is actually bad for you or not.
I don't care.
I hate jogging.
--Patrick
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There are so many other exercises you could do instead.
I know the jury is out on whether jogging is actually bad for you or not.
I don't care.
I hate jogging.
--Patrick
I tried a Learn to Run clinic once....it was a mess
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Eh, I've had a full life. *lies down* Just not in my eyes.
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That sounds like me when Aussie told me I should use the Zombies, Run! app while I was doing Couch to 5k. I told him I had resigned myself to the fact that I would be the main course for the horde.
That's OK. We still love you.
I too thoroughly enjoy running. 
We love you too.I too thoroughly enjoy running.
My wife likes running.
But she's overweight and had Osgood-Schlatter when she was younger, so she never does any more.
--Patrick
But she's overweight and had Osgood-Schlatter when she was younger, so she never does any more.
--Patrick
My sister loves running. She's always been amazing at it. I love her dearly but she's a bit bananas 
I liked running, but got hurt several times including knee sprains, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and peroneal tendonitis. I also never got faster.
I love to run and jog, but it's so tedious if your goal is to induce a caloric deficit. So I switch it up between high intensity interval training via sprints about twice a week, then endurance jogging twice a week. Keeps anaerobic and aerobic capacity very optimal, and the two variants of cardio have a good transfer of performance between them.
I used to do long distance walking as an alternative to running. Running with my arthritis was a mess.
My specialist was so pleased when I showed her my half marathon medal for an event I walked
I would love to get back to a point where I can do that again. I may be overly optimistic.
My specialist was so pleased when I showed her my half marathon medal for an event I walked
I would love to get back to a point where I can do that again. I may be overly optimistic.
This is true, but it would take longer to get equivalent caloric deficit. If joint inflammation is a problem there is equipment to address this; custom running shoes will reduce a great deal of impact and knee sleeves will help a little more. There's also your technique when it comes to running, you might feel fine for the first couple hundred of meters but you'll know if you're running improperly if you start getting spasms, pain, fatigue, or light headed.
If you've tried all of the above already and running isn't your thing and never will be, take up swimming instead, barring any disabilities or conditions it's the best method for cardio without damaging joints.
Yes! Swimming has the added benefit of helping to keep you cool, so if you're a person who sweats after only 10min working out, the pool will help with that. You might even burn a little extra just staying warm.
--Patrick
I love to exercise, but I've never enjoyed running for running's sake. I get bored with it super fast and I start to lose focus and my form goes to crap...I need something to distract me (like a soccer ball) or something to break up the monotony, which is why I do the 5K runs with obstacles.
I don't usually break a sweat until I'm doing my cooldown. It's awful. I get overheated so easily when I'm exercising.
I'm at the point where what I need is "maintenance" exercise. Create enough activity to raise heart rate and respiration BUT ideally can still cool through radiation.
--Patrick
I did too until it resulted in multiple torn ligaments. Now, as I sit here in a medical imaging center waiting for some MRIs to be done, I can't help but hate it. Running is literally the worst. I call for a ban on running.I too thoroughly enjoy running.
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That's really scary! Can you go to the ER and force the issue?I had completely fallen in love with running the last two years. This time last year I was under an 8 min mile with two half-marathons done, training for a full marathon. And then I did - something - to my hip while training. I haven't run since August. I don't even have the flexibility to put a sock on that foot. And of course insurance wouldn't pay for an MRI to see what's wrong, or an anti-inflammatory cream that my doctor prescribed. So I guess I don't like running anymore
Not in the USA, not unless you are eager for tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
--Patrick