Some people talk about jogging - others say they run. So I've been sitting here wondering if they are the same thing or if there is a proper difference.
I actually overtook someone this morning for the first time ever. Granted they were walking but it made me feel like a real runner 😀😀
I don't think there is a scientific or objective difference, more a 'class' one. Some snobby runners consider 'jogging' to be weak running. I think most people consider jogging less effort than running; walking < jogging < running < sprinting.
I think the important point is to be out there doing it - who cares what people call it :-).
You are a real jogger/runner because you got out there and moved your butt :-).
The saintly Laura told you (W6??) that you are a runner.
YOU ARE A RUNNER!!
We are all runners.
To me, a jog is an impromptu run, just for the sheer delight of being outside. No planned time or distance or objective. A run is something structured, with intervals, or a set distance. But that is my interpretation.
I think you've definitely earned the right to call yourself a runner!
Funny isn't it? There surely is some snobbery in here. I think jogging always sounds a bit aimless and 1980's 😂? Whereas running seems to have a purpose and as I always have a purpose I call myself a runner 😀We may be slow but I think we are runners, all of us🏃
I must admit I always tell people I've taken up running not jogging. It's hubby who talks about jogging. I always think of a jogger wearing a shell suit if I'm honest 😀
Or velour ....
I think the terminology that can be used is devisive and can dishearten some runners. I have seen jogging being used to put people down where as others are happy to be classed as joggers. I think like most things if you say it about yourself that's fine but if someone says it about you with a sneer it's not. Just simple laws of tact.
It's actually very simple: a run is a jog when an insecure runner feels the need to self-affirm by belittling someone else.
Give that man a cigar! Best answer EVER on this topic 
Now this is a conundrum. I like to think of myself as a runner, and Laura said I am, but I do like a jogette. Those unplanned runs when you get home, not planning to run but the conditions, your mood, whatever it is, you feel like a wee jogette. Maybe just 20 minutes but if it's going well it could be a lot longer. Maybe I should think about calling these runets or runlets 🤔
I like that idea. I haven't had a joggette yet. Maybe one day soon.... I may have to start wearing my running kit every time I walk the dogs just in case 😀😀
At our Parkrun on Saturday (my first one) we'd ran to the halfway point & turned round to run back. On passing the tail runner he 'helpfully' shouted "keep plodding" - never been so disheartened!
That doesn't sound like the sort of encouragement I'd want or expect 😁
I admit I'd rather he keep his encouragement to himself in future. I was anticipating completing my first 5k in 35-40mins, I actually finished in 32:49 - so who knows, maybe being insulted subconsciously spurred me on 😃
I always tell my Baldy off when he says I jog, I find it a bit belittling. Strangely, the French call it le Footing...Courire means to run so I guess footing means jogging.
In fairness he refers to himself as a jogger not just me. 😎
Great question and answers, I personally consider myself a jogger but all the rest of you as runners I call mine jogs as my speed is not great but I carry on regardless, there are moments when I know it would be the same speed if I walked but I keep going anyway. When I manage my first 5k in 30 minutes (or so) I will consider myself a runner
Laura does tell us we are runners though 😀 Hell could freeze over before I manage 5k in 30 minutes 😂
I call it running, and technically, if at some point in your gait both feet are off the ground, then you are running, otherwise you are walking
I rather like how Edde Izzard discribes his runs (he of 30 marathons in 30 days fame) he calls it loping
Bit late replying.
It is 'out there' that running is a 6mph pace or faster- so, 10 minute miles. Slower would be called jogging.
I, on that basis, can still only manage a jog but I say I run
To me, jogging is a relaxed run for a bit of fun... If you see me when I'm out its not looking relaxed or particularly 'fun'!
Jog vs Run
post run/jog snack
Jog or run?
More of a jog than a run!
