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Sneakers for Joggers

Huffing and puffing a bit as they go, thousands of Americans are jogging their way to what they hope will be better health and slimmer figures.

The American Running Association in Washington says it has 10,000 members, up from only 3,500 members three years ago. The association's Rory Donaldson predicted that membership will double again within two years.

What is jogging and how does it differ from walking or running?

"During a walk, one foot is always in contact with the earth," said Donaldson. "During a run, both feet break contact with the earth. Jogging is a type of running."

According to Donaldson, the major difference between jogging and running is speed. "Commonly, a gait which has you going seven minutes a mile or faster is a run," he said. A slower gait is a jog.

Another Jogger had a less scientific explanation. "Jogging is what you do when you're fat and you want to lose weight," he said, over Donaldson's protests. "Running is when you want to express yourself."

One of the advantages of jogging, said Donaldson, is that it requires the body to use a lot of oxygen over a relatively long time. That helps put the heart and circulatory system in shape.

You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to jog, but you will want a good pair of shoes. Tennis or gym shoes aren't the best because they don't offer the support, cushioning and stability needed.

Donaldson said good jogging shoes range from $19 to $40 a pair. "Nineteen dollars will buy a very good shoe," he said. The most common material for jogging shoes is nylon. Leather shoes also are popular, Donaldson said, but tend to be more expensive.

Once you get a pair of jogging shoes, use them only for running to prevent them from wearing out too quickly. Wornout shoes can throw you off balance and cause pain in the feet, knees or lower back.

Here are some of the basics of buying jogging shoes, according to the association:

-Look for soles that have a tough outer layer of rubber and a softer mid-sole that runs the full length of the shoe. The soles should be flexible, but the section under the arch should provide firm support. You might want to consider built-in arch supports.

-Make sure the heel is wide and stable and provides a slight lift, similar to the lift given by the heels in street shoes.

-Don't try on the shoes in an air-conditioned room. Your feet may swell from the heat during jogging.

-Ask about resoling; most good shoes can be resoled.

Some joggers like a special suit for running; others are just as happy with a T-shirt and shorts. Either way, you should avoid tight fitting garments. Don't wear rubberized or plastic clothing since it doesn't give sweat a chance to evaporate. High socks also prevent adequate heat loss.

The nine-year-old jogging association says the sport is not necessarily for everyone. If you're over 30, the association says, you should check with your doctor before you begin an exercise program. If you're over 40, you should take a treadmill stress test to make sure you're in shape for jogging.

"The basic rules of the jogging road are quite straightforward," Donaldson wrote in a recent association publication "Take it easy, have fun doing what you're doing, don't hurt yourself."

One of the best ways to tell if you're overdoing it is to take the "talk test." If you cannot carry on a conversation while jogging, the chances are you are trying to go too fast or pushing yourself too hard.

The association recommends starting slowly and building up the exercise program a little at a time. Under the association's recommended schedule, a jogger exercises on six days - alternating between long and short runs - and a rest on the seventh day. Plan to allow about an hour a day, including time for changing your clothes, warming up and relaxing with a post-run period of walking.

Source:

American Running Association