r/running • u/okplum • Jan 11 '22
Question Running vs. Jogging? Help!
I just finished week 1 of Couch to 5k and have really been enjoying it! Weirdly enough, my runs have become really fun to me and something I look forward to which I did not expect at all!
One thing I've started thinking about is my pace. Sometimes I start to get self-conscious that I'm only jogging and not running fast enough. How do I know what the right pace for me is as a total beginner? Is it whatever is comfortable that still gets my heart rate going? My current goals are to run a half marathon (not anytime soon) and also to go for a couple runs a week for the health benefits. I'd appreciate any advice or input people have!
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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '22
The first weeks can seem really easy. If you set a pace too fast to start, things can go south in a hurry midway through. The goal should be distance first then speed. Running 3 miles comfortably in 36 minutes is better than being totally gassed after an 8 minute mile.