Thursday, October 04, 2007

WeAreNotJoggers.com

EVER NOTICE HOW IT’S ALWAYS RUNNERS WHO FIND DEAD BODIES?

Joggers mostly stick to gentrified stretches of pedestrian walkways where they can exchange greetings with in-line skaters or purchase a snow cone if the fancy strikes them. Runners, on the other hand cut through dumpster-laden back alleys or disappear into remote wooded areas. And when they get there, they are acutely aware of their surroundings because running brings their senses to life. So it is no surprise that every forensics program on TV begins with a runner stumbling across some wayward soul who climbed into the wrong panel van. In fact, if it weren’t for runners, you wonder how many of these crimes would never get solved. Better lace ‘em up. Because someone, somewhere, is missing. So do your civic duty. Run like an animal.

IF YOU’RE NOT SURE WHETHER YOU ARE RUNNING OR JOGGING, GO FASTER.

Many people have tried to identify the precise point at which running becomes jogging and vice versa. Some contend it’s 7-minute miles. Others say 55% VO2 Max. But it’s not about any of that. Ultramarathoners don’t run very fast, but they sure as hell run. The truth is, the line between running and jogging is different for every person. And every person knows just what it is for them. It’s all about the feel. If it feels like something you would do on a treadmill or at the helm of a tricked-out baby stroller, you’re probably jogging. If it feels like something that might make other people nervous, you’re running. And if you’re ever in doubt, you can always err on the side of running by going a faster. Run like an animal.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

What's goin' on? PRR posts and all the text turns pink!

Anonymous said...

That's cause she is a princess. Isn't pink fitting?

Anonymous said...

so when I retire, how much do we receive, for each one we come across? I could do this full-time.

Anonymous said...

From Wikipedia...I still don't get it!

Definition

The definition of jogging as compared with running is not standard. Dr. George Sheehan, a running expert, is quoted to have said "the difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank". Others are usually more specific, defining jogging as running slower than 6mph (10 minute per mile pace).

Competitive runners consider the terms "jogging" and "jogger" derogatory, implying a lack of speed or endurance.[citation needed]

Anonymous said...

Did someone acidently tell PRR that she was a jogger? She's always run like one of the guys.

Who every it was, look out for those Acura's.

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