Steven
Running and Jogging

What are differences between "running" and "jogging"?

I appreciate your answer.

Mar 11, 2015 3:19 AM
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They are used pretty interchangeably (in Canada, anyways), but generally jogging is slower than running. Going for a 'jog' is more casual than going for a 'run'. You would never call a competitive athlete a 'jogger', they would definitely be a 'runner'. I hope this helps. 

March 11, 2015
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I agree with Emma, and will add that joggers usually have more vertical motion than runners. In other words, runners are usually smoother.

March 11, 2015
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Agree with what everyone here has said.  I'd also add that it's more common to say "run" versus "jog" when talking about exercise, especially among younger people.  I am a runner, and I never say "I'm going to go for a jog".  It's probably because it sounds more "serious".  If you look at the product websites of companies that make running gear (Nike, Adidas, etc.) I would say 99.9% of the time they say "run" in their marketing messages.

March 11, 2015
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Runners take the whole thing a lot more seriously than joggers. It's kind of like the difference between someone who enjoys karaoke, and someone who considers themself a "singer."

March 11, 2015

Thank you very much!

March 12, 2015
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