I jog versus I run

Question

If I want to say:

I jog every day

I run every day

Are they interchangeable?.

Thanks.

Jogging is slow running Nila. - ian-hill, Feb 3, 2011

Hey nila, check out my post at the bottom (lol wasn't sure if you'd notice it there). I think I may have a breakthrough for you. - DJ_Huero, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 1

Jogging is a type of running. So, yes, they are interchangeable in some situations.

In this case, because you added the phrase "every day," I would assume you meant you jog, really, unless you somehow specified that you practice the 100-yard dash every day (or some other fast-type of running).

Jogging is more typically part of a daily exercise routine than fast running as it can be done longer.

I would consider them interchangeable here. However, "running" is less specific and could be open to some interpretation. I think most people would assume jogging was meant with both sentences, though.

One would never say, "I jogged for my life," though. Nor would one normally say, "I jogged the 100-yard dash."

Jogging is slow, evenly-paced running...frequently done as a daily exercise. Sprinting and dashing are running with all the strength and speed you have...usually done for a short distance (because you get tired quickly and can no longer continue the fast pace). Then there's just running, which would be faster than jogging but not necessarily with "everything you've got" like in sprinting or dashing. Fleeing can involve running, but can include any action taken (sneaking, tip-toeing, crawling, hiding, etc.) to avoid an undesirable event.

Short answer: I consider the two sentences interchangeable. - webdunce, Feb 3, 2011

Just realize that "I run every day" doesn't necessarily mean you jog every day. It could mean that, but it doesn't necessarily mean that. - webdunce, Feb 3, 2011

Oh, and, in this case, "I run every day" would, I think, be interpreted as equivalent to "I jog every day" (simply because of the "every day"). Vaya, estoy muy verboso. - webdunce, Feb 3, 2011

Big difference between jogging and running, it's to do with effort, many people run every day, you can't jog 5k in 18 mins... - afowen, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 2

Hello Nila!! to jog is a slower run so they are not interchangeable this way. I will say for every one person that says this, I'm sure there is somebody else who will disagree...and that's ok!! Have a great day!!

I disagree. Jogging and Running differentiate in pace. For example, my friend Mari jogs every morning, whereas I run every morning. - enrique07, Feb 3, 2011

I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with enrique, I said when jogging, you are going slower. ?? The second part was just a thought. - Jason7R, Feb 3, 2011

I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with enrique, I said when jogging, you are going slower. ?? The second part was just a thought. - Jason7R, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 3

I asked my Cuban friend I work with and she explained it like this.

Correr is a jog/run (not necessarily fast run)

Haciendo una carrera is like running fast, as in a race of something.

Thanks DJ - Jason7R, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 4

Jog is much slower pace of running. Jog and Run are not interchangeable.

What this guy said. - TheSilentHero, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 5

As Jason's already highlighted, 'jog' is slower, than 'run'. 'Running' would apply to the situation if you were 'running for your life', like 'running away from a fierce dog'. You wouldn't 'jog' away from a fierce dog coming after you. So, 'running' is faster.

Answer 6

Hello friends, I feel that when speaking of exercise, they are indeed interchangeable. When speaking about fleeing for your life, Run! and do not jog, to safety.

ps. I am enjoying this running dialogue.

Answer 7

Excuse me, but were you asking for each one to be translated into Spanish? (as opposed to the finer points of jogging vs running)

I, for one, would like to see how they are translated.

Thanks in advance for anyone's interpretation!

Good idea! - timmyspanish, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 8

brief list of running magazines: running times, runners world, running and fitness, women's running, running journal, ultrarunning, run!direct, trail runner, front runner.

list of jogging magazines: Jogging----- a french magazine--as in "je fais du jogging!"

Hello esteemed friends of the Spanishdict community! Runners consider themselves runners and not joggers, whatever their speed or competency. A non-runner might say, " I saw you jogging the other day, from the safety of my SUV."

I'm trying to jog my memory to think of other times i might use these words, but I should be running off to do my homework.

Answer 9

I think you'd be better off saying, 'I go for a jog everyday' and 'I go for a run everyday'.

Answer 10

I'm Puerto Rica and we say:

Van a jogguear? - Are you going to jog?

Van a correr? - Are you going to run?

"Jogguear" is like a spanglish word. I don't know if it even exist in the dictionary.

Answer 11

If you are expending so much effort that you don't wipe the snot and babas from your face, you are running...

Answer 12

Excuse me, but were you asking for each one to be translated into Spanish? (as opposed to the finer points of jogging vs running)

I, for one, would like to see how they are translated.

I run every day = corro todos los días ( I do this exercise every day)

I jog every day = hago footing todos los días (I do this exercise every day)

Every day, I run not to be late at work = Todos los días, corro para no llegar tarde a mi trabajo

In this last sentence, the word "corro" has the same sense as "me doy prisa" (I hurry up)

Answer 13

Hello friends, I feel that when speaking of exercise, they are indeed interchangeable. When speaking about fleeing for your life, Run! and do not jog, to safety.

Yes, that is what I mean. When you are speaking of exercise. The word "run" can be used in the sense of doing exercise as well, can't it?