What is Jogging?

Jogging is a step between walking and running. By moving at a jogging pace, you will gradually build up a better condition and be able to maintain the same pace for longer. You will not go as fast, but you can keep it up longer which will convert into longer running.

What is the most commonly cited difference between jogging and running?

Most people will say that the biggest difference between jogging and running is the pace. Some runners even claim that you have to run above a number of kilometers per hour to be able to talk about running. They assume that at a minimum, the pace must be above 10 mph to run fast.

Another mentioned difference between running and jogging is the purpose. Jogging is often used for fitness. By running at a slow pace for as long as possible you efficiently improve fitness. If you want to become a faster runner then the term running is often used. Running is in fact the desire to run faster and faster.

 

Make sure you have a comfortable pace:

Once you can run continuously for a stretch, maintain a comfortable pace. You should be able to talk as normal. If talking is impossible because you are short of breath, take it down a notch. Gradually build up the running part.

 

Sports as medicine

Exercise is terribly good for you. If it were medicine, it would be a miracle drug. It keeps your heart strong and blood vessels flexible, reduces chronic inflammation and dampens the damaging effects of stress. But is running really necessary to achieve all these beneficial effects, or is just walking just as good? You sometimes hear that when you run, the blows on the asphalt overload your joints. Is that true? Running is said to promote arthritis and ruin your knees and hips - but is there evidence of this? Now I wanted to know if my gym teacher was right.

 

The Essentials

First of all: find perfectly fitting workout shoes. It's a good idea to let an expert help you with this, for example in a running specialist store. During this Lock down, running stores also deliver! Good training shoes are not cheap, but it is worth the investment because they fit well and reduce the risk of injury. Another useful attribute is a sports watch or running app. With it, you can track your progress and avoid training too fast. For women, it is important to wear a good sports bra.

 

Make a planning

If you have your basics in order, then attention can turn to the workouts. When are you going to run? Determine which days of the week and what time of day you are going to run. Always write this down in advance in your calendar. Runners who train in the morning appear to be the most faithful to their training resolutions and are ultimately more successful. If you do your workout early in the day, you lower the chances of your workout getting squeezed in by other obligations. But then again, you must have time to run in the morning.

 

Many Dutch exercise too little

So it's somewhat ironic that many of us are mostly sitting still these days. The current Dutch and Belgian guidelines advise adults to do at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of intensive exercise per week. In the Netherlands, slightly more than half of the population achieves this guideline. The Flemings do a little better in this respect: there 64 percent achieve the norm.

 

The benefits of running

As soon as the weather turns nice outside, you see people jumping into their running shoes all around you. On a beautiful spring or summer day, it is wonderful to run after work to shake off the tensions of the day.

 

Together you can last longer

As soon as the weather turns nice outside, you see people jumping into their running shoes all around you. On a beautiful spring or summer day, it's great to run after work to shake off the stresses of the day.

 

Put your key in your sock

A little trick: when you go running, you can just put your house key in your sock. That way you don't have to run around with a bunch of keys. If necessary, have a key made that you can use while running.

You can also put your key in your sports bracelet so you can enjoy music while you run.

 

Where do I run?

Although I have little experience with running (but more with walking), I think I can give some tips, or at least my own (subjective) opinion.

 

Watch out for running

What you need to watch out for (especially with running) are:

Tree stumps

Boggy paths (especially after rain)

potholes

How flat is it?

 

I think most runners are pretty adept at avoiding these, though. But despite these "problems," I enjoy running there. At dusk/dark it may be better to stay on the main trails but that also depends on your shoes.

 

The best gear

Running, of course, is actually one of the greatest sports to set a goal and achieve it anywhere. Achieving a goal can then be best rewarded with an extra gift. To really enjoy running, it is important that you start with the right shoes and clothes. The shoes are the most important, because they must ensure that you can run without your body suffering too much. Good running shoes absorb the blows that your lower back and knees would otherwise have to endure.

 

What are the best running shoes?

A running shoe must be comfortable, have good cushioning and good ventilation (airy upper). Nowadays, every brand has good running shoes and below we list the best running shoes. The top 10 below is based on these criteria and of course price and appearance are also taken into account. With these top 10 best running shoes we help you make the best choice for each type of runner, namely the neutral runner, the underpronation type and the overpronation type of runner.

 

Best running places in The Netherlands

 

Diemerpark + Nesciobrug

From garbage dump and dumping ground for chemical waste, to cozy neighborhood park with recreation, sports fields and an outdoor theater: the Diemerpark has undergone a major metamorphosis. The nature reserve was laid out in 2004 to compensate for the arrival of IJburg and is now home to the most diverse range of animals and plants of any park in Amsterdam. Run via the 780 meter long Nesciobrug through the 2.5 km long green area and take a dip in the water at the peaceful city beach to cool down.

 

Flevopark

On the east side of the lively Indische Buurt, between the Nieuwe Diep and the Jewish cemetery, lies the Flevopark. A beautiful historic park that lends itself well to running. The hectometer posts along the canal are ideal for interval training. Jog a few nice laps of 2.3 km around the park at your leisure while enjoying the beautiful view of the Nieuwe Diep. In the middle of the park lies Proeflokaal het Gemaal, where you can go for a refreshment in between.

 

Noorderpark

This park is special for three reasons: it is dedicated to the hedera (a green climbing plant), it is the newest park in Amsterdam and it is the most beautiful piece of nature in Amsterdam-Noord. The route along the Noordhollandsch Kanaal - which divides the Noorderpark in two - is ideal for interval training or a good sprint. Want a bigger challenge? Start at the Kalkoenstraat and after running around the park, run back up along the canal.

 

Amsterdam Forest

You'd almost think the Amsterdamse Bos - which is a whopping three times larger than New York's Central Park - was made especially for runners. You can choose to trot through the forest on your own, or to follow one of the plotted routes: the 5 km around the Bosbaan, 10 km that covers more than half of the forest or, for the brave, a small half marathon of 21 km running around the entire forest. All three routes start and end at the Boswinkel and partly follow the same paths; handy if you go together with someone who wants to run a different distance.

 

Gaasperpark + Gaasperplas

The Gaasperpark and the adjacent Gaasperplas are picture-perfect places for some exercise. Run a 5 km lap around the recreational lake - choose the route over the bike path when it's dark - or go for a nice 3.5 km run straight through the park. Tip: the Gaasperplasrun always takes place in June and is suitable for children (1 or 2 km route), beginners (5 km route) or advanced runners (10 km route).

 

Rembrandtpark

If you have never been to the Rembrandt Park, you may know it from the two large terracotta dog statues that are located on the overpass. The handy thing about this green piece of nature is that, thanks to the many sandy paths, you can easily cover the 10 km. A round on the paved roads you walk in 4 km. You can also choose to run part through the park and part over the Postjeskade for some variation.

 

Sloterplas

In the middle of the Westelijke Tuinsteden lies the thirty meter deep Sloterplas: a place where walkers, joggers and runners love to come. Run a quiet lap around the lake, which has a circumference of 5.5 km, while enjoying the presence of sailors, canoeists and fishermen. In fact, the spot is so popular that a running race is organized every year: the Sloterplasloop. In 2016, the 81st edition of the race will already take place.

 

Amstel

The Amstel offers the ideal running route right through the city: you can simply follow the water. Start your run at Koningsplein, run through Royal Theatre Carré to the Amstelpark and you have completed a nice 5 km. If you are not finished yet, you can run another 7 km to Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Take the public transport back, or run back and you have completed a nice half marathon! Did you like the 21 km? The route of the half marathon of Amsterdam is then of course a classic that you should not miss.

 

Westerpark + the Bretten

In Westerpark you have many options: run via Houtmankade into the park and follow the paved paths past the ING Bank and then run the same route back again. You can also opt for the quieter off-track route, which takes you on narrow sandy paths along calming waters. Take your debit card with you and reward yourself at the end with a nice cappuccino in one of the nice places - such as Koffie ende Koeck or de Bakkerswinkel - that you can find in the park. Ready for some extra miles? Then after you've reached the ING Bank, run on past Sloterdijk Station, to the versatile landscape park De Bretten: a picture-perfect green strip filled with open reed beds, forestation, creeks and a host of special birds.

 

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