Is it normal to think about jogging like this?

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I jog every other day for 30 min. I'm a beginner, so I can't really run for 30 min straight. I'm doing it to lose weight & feel better about myself. However, when I run I feel like it doesn't really feel like exersise. It's like I'm just doing it. I dont how to really describe it. I know I'm not going to see any effects for some time, but the whole running idea doesn't really seem like exersise. I don't FEEL like I'm burning the calories, as I should put it. Is this normal? If it makes sense.

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  • BlueAlice
    12 years ago

    Have an MP3 IN ONE EAR playing some upbeat music to get you going and push you harder.

    I suggest only having it in one ear in case you have to cross any roads.

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  • LiveLaughLove73
    13 years ago

    U never want to start at 30 mins.then shoot up to 2 hrs it's not good if ur not used too it^^

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  • LiveLaughLove73
    13 years ago

    Push your self harder u already got used to jogging for 30 mins so raise it up to 1 hr then slowly increase the time...

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  • poopqw
    13 years ago

    I've recently started jogging myself and I too feel as I'm doing something wrong or not jogging

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  • SwimBikeRun
    13 years ago

    Running at the hottest time of the day and/or in a sweater is stupid! Don't do it unless you want to totally dehydrate yourself and pass out. All you lose is water weight and you gain it right back as soon as you take a drink. If you like running but don't feel challenged try to go faster or longer. Try to incorporate hills and sprints. If you don't "feel" like you're exercising after that, you should try out for the olympics. Haha.

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  • itstoolate3
    13 years ago

    Yeah you only progress by pushing your limits. To make running harder I run during the hottest time of the day. If you want fast results run in a sweater that's what my friend does. We're getting ready for USAF bmt in texas. running is not enjoyable you do it because you have to.

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  • rikib3381
    13 years ago

    I know what you mean....you're probably not getting your heart rate up high enough. If you've worked hard you should be out of breath by the time you get home. Try increasing how long you work out for. I used to try run next to a really busy road so I'd be less inclined to slow down and walk because everyone would see! Haha. Another option is to try going to the gym and selecting a cardio work out option on the treadmill.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I do enjoy it, I just don't feel like I'll see results for doing it.

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  • not-telling
    13 years ago

    Do you enjoy running? I LOVE rollerblading so it doesn't feel like exersize to me, but rollerblading burns more calories in 20 minutes then doing high impact aerobics for an hour. I guess my point is that I enjoys rollerblading so it doesn't seem like exersize to me maybe that's what running is for you.

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