While many people today call this action "running," in the 1960s and 1970s it was more popularly known as "jogging." But when it comes to those who perform this kind of exercise, there's a strong aversion to the latter term, especially as one begins to do it more regularly.
So what's the real difference between running and jogging? And why do runners hate being called joggers?
To answer these questions, we asked the jogging—er, running—community for their input on the age-old debate.
Speed Matters
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For many, the difference between running and jogging is speed.
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Feel Matters
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Colleen thinks it's not about actual pace, but about how you feel when you're running that pace.
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The Finish Line Matters
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You're not a runner until you cross the finish line.
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Distance Matters
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So one can be both a jogger and a runner, depending on the day?
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It's Just a Word
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Don't be afraid. Sticks and stones break bones, but words can't hold ya down!
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All to Sell Shoes
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Conspiracies were bound to come out of the woodwork.
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To be fair, sucking wind could really happen during jogging or running.
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I don't know about you, but my runs are usually intentional. Usually.
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Jogging (Or it could be yogging...with a soft j)
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Others take a more humorous approach to the topic.
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About the Author
Erica Schuckies is a writer for Active.com. After graduating from Colorado State University, she spent time working in the rodeo industry, followed by three years with Berkshire Hathaway's Business Wire. Erica enjoys fitness, running, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Follow Erica on on Twitter, Instagram or Google+.
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