Why should you jog when you want to run fast? MY ASICS training plans feature low-pace training to help you work on your running form, actively recover from more demanding runs and assess your overall condition.
Jogging to work on your form
Jogging is the slowest-paced form of training, and you can use it to work on your running form. Learning to be a more efficient runner will pay off on your faster and longer runs.
Pay attention to your technique and posture when you jog:
- Keep a straight posture with a high waist and your head up
- Take small steps, and land your feet close to your body
- Keep your elbows at a 90 degree angle, and your arms close to your body
- Swing your arms in a relaxed way, avoiding tension in your shoulders
Jogging as active recovery
Jogging also serves as a form of active recovery after more demanding training sessions. MY ASICS plans contain a careful mix of exercise intensities, based on improving your AT pace. Jogging helps you get back into running after more strenuous training sessions.
Learn more about training intensity and AT pace
Jogging to check your condition
Thirdly, jogging offers an opportunity to assess your own condition. Is there any soreness, any signs of injury? Do you feel energetic or tired? Have you taken enough rest?
Learning to listen to your body is important to judge your progress. Your logged runs may show that you’re getting faster, but what does your body say? Jogging, because of its low intensity, is ideal for checking where you’re at.
Get ready
Jogging should be done at a low pace. At this low level of intensity, your muscles, heart and lungs are not working hard, but this allows you to be more conscious of your form, focussing on posture and technique.
If you feel good, run the last kilometer of your jog at a faster pace. It will give you a good boost and you can see how your legs and body respond.
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