Aqua Jogging for Runners | Your Survival Guide, Pt. 1

[@Jillwillrun]

I watched this video years ago, but it's super helpful now that I have a pool I can get in regularly. Now I can incorporate aqua jogging into my routine! Thanks!

[@kathyrandall717]

I had partial knee replacement due to an obstacle run 10 weeks ago. I've been told I can no longer run for recreation. This will be perfect. Thank you!

[@TheRunExperience]

Sending healing vibes your way. Let us know how it works out Kathy

[@markepus]

how did it go?

[@miakaiser3698]

This aqua jogging routine, has helped heal my lower back injury from a car accident

[@stephaniewarren1680]

I have laxed ligaments in my feet so I want to try aqu jogging. Hope I can stick to it to loose weight but also get my heart going. I'll ne watching more of your videos. Thanks!

[@zuzunowak]

Ok this just opened up a whole new world of training at the beach here 😍

[@Timotty1]

This was rather sweet and not too clingy as some U.S. videos are. Not at all "in your face".I'm plagued by slight plantar fasciitisis and will try out these techniques of something new to me. Thanks, and well done on your presentation. You got the balance just right.

[@ineedabetterusername7424]

Aqua jogging changed my life.

[@sharonmerriman1985]

This was awesome! I have been struggling for the last 2 weeks with some fierce foot pain which has reduced me to walking. Yesterday I could barely do that and made a foot Dr apt. I was feeling depressed this morning thinking of what I could do to work out that wouldn't hurt. Guess what? I have a pool!! It never dawned on me to do this. I'm so excited! Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@TheRunExperience]

YES!!! Get in that water and help your foot heal... plus keep your sanity. I got into such a depressed funk when I couldn't run and this saved me. Keep your chin up and let us know how it goes.

[@emilyemily5459]

Sharon Merriman iv

[@ChrisAnne212]

This is exactly what I needed right now-I've decided to add aqua running and now I know what to do!

[@TheRunExperience]

Glad you found it helpful and can use it right away. Happy aqua jogging. :)

[@MarisaPlasterer]

This is great, I had to do aqua jogging for a few months and had a hard time finding helpful videos. So, glad you did a video, found it way more helpful than the other ones I had found.

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks so much for the feedback Marisa. When I was injured a few years ago I couldn't find anything to help really shows what aqua jogging was. Glad you found it helpful.

[@cloud381]

Elizabeth was rocking it. Made it look very easy.

[@joannavandewater3280]

Loved this idea and the way it's taught. I have fibromyalgia and want to run again. Giving it a try. Also excited that I don't need a bunch of expensive equipment.

[@joebeck2619]

Adding this to my recovery workouts

[@peterv1806]

Excellent video! Thank you. Several years ago while training for a second consecutive marathon, I sustained a stress fracture in my right heel bone and couldn't run on land. Determined to run the marathon (Marine Corps Marathon in DC), I water-ran four times a week and used an elliptical machine two times a week. This went on for two and a half months. I completed the marathon forcing myself to run slowly so as to not re-injure the heel - slow time but the aim of completing the race was attained - all thanks to water running. The only downside was the extreme bordom in the pool - so, your tips for reducing boredom are very important!

[@NewSkiwi]

You have inspired me to try aqua jogging as I live out the next 4 weeks of an injury recovery.

[@bevsucceeds]

Thanks. This was great.

[@amberarnold2351]

Any good pool workouts for a pool that's doesn't necessarily have a deep end e.g. gym lap pool? Thanks!!

[@barbaramccoll2249]

Awesome . Something to try out.

[@katefrost858]

Found this video very useful and interesting. Looking forward to giving it a go

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks Kate.

[@lynparry3596]

Very useful for my son with a knee injury. Many thanks.

[@stephaniearnold3878]

This video was so very helpful. Really well explained! Thank you!!

[@TheRunExperience]

Thanks, Stephanie!

[@amberwalther9930]

this was an AWESOME video - I felt self conscious to try this at my pool or how I would even start but knowing the tools/tips to use and how to stay afloat, was so helpful!

[@TheRunExperience]

That's so cool to hear! I'm glad we could help get you started.

[@jessebowman161]

i aqua jogged for the first time today. I put a dumbbell floatation device in each hand, put the under the water and ran through the water while pumping my arms as quickly as I could and running at the same time. I did this for an hour and a half and did an hour and a half of swimming as well. In addition, I lifted weights for another hour and a half. I am now completely worn out. Is this common? Did I work out effectively? How long do I have to do this before I am no longer worn-out afterwards?

[@punodelgato9001]

Who else rolled their ankle today?

[@cherieringrose8052]

Def gona try it 👍

[@robsonz2]

Thanks for this! Excellent instruction - I’m giving it a go today :)

[@PChiG]

Thank you so much! This is very heplful!

[@TheRunExperience]

Happy to hear it!

[@ivanalexander2558]

YASSSSSSS!!!!! LOVE THIS !!! tried it out its awesome! THANK YOU

[@tigertbalm]

I enjoyed this but wondered why you didn't put more emphasis on the aqua jogger belt. A lot of us are in no danger of drowning in our pools but the belt keeps us in a better position for our backs. It is not a life saving device.

[@susanibach]

Thanks for the video, seeing different opinions on the form to hold when aqua jogging, whether you pull the feet back or just do As (knees up) but I do appreciate having something I can do while a foot injury keeps me off the roads and treadmill

[@skopa1223]

Same. Just got news that my 2nd metatarsal fracture healed so will begin with these exercises for a stretch. Can’t wait to run on road and trail again!

[@bman85]

thanks

[@Dontliketrashcans]

Great video! For those of us following a race schedule, how do we replace our usual runs with aqua jogging? Do you recommend aqua jogging approximately the same amount of time it would take running?

[@TheRunExperience]

Mouslim- I'd suggest replacing your easy or recovery run with some aqua jogging OR add it to a day that was shorter - that way you are doing a 'double run' day without the pounding. Time... its harder than you think, start with 30min and build up. An hour is PLENTY.

[@ron2117]

I've been aqua jogging for while. Great video, I can see what I was doing wrong.

[@adrenalinemadness3340]

Can you guys do a video talking about pool recovery or pool workouts after or during a stress fracture, I’m a runner and I recently got a stress fracture so my coach told me to swim and do bicycling to keep the legs going and the cardio up but I don’t really have a exact idea of what to do in the pool so I just swim for half an hour and and ride my bike for 48 minutes

[@gabyluna2012]

Thanks!

[@vishaalramesh7]

I have a 3 feet pool which is 10m length with a stretch cord. How can i use it to do aqua running? Should I sprint and work on my form or use it as an recovery option?

[@shanaj3778]

Hi, can you do a modified version in the shallow end? Thanks!

[@TheRunExperience]

I'm sure! We'll have Coach Elizabeth weigh in here :)

[@TheRunExperience]

Coach Elizabeth here- It's a little different if you're doing it in shallow water. Low-impact shallow-water jogging requires that you be able to touch the bottom of the pool at all times, ideally, you are at least waist deep, but the higher the water comes the better. (WARNING) The impact your body experiences with this type of aqua jogging is minimal, but it should be taken into account if your joints are especially sensitive. As opposed to deep-water jogging, the running motions should not be exaggerated -- they should closely resemble those of regular running. You should focus on mimicking your normal running style as much as possible and also focus on contracting your muscles throughout the exercise as you move through the water. Good posture entails a straight back with your head up and shoulders back. Hope this helps :-)

[@sp0zlizard]

The Run Experience Thanks Shana and Elizabeth for asking and answering what I was thinking about while I was watching this. Our pool is chest deep so it'll probably be a hybrid technique of the two. Also thanks for the vid as well. I am Recovering from a calf strain or tear and have just been swimming at the moment because I didn't know what else to do. Excited to try this in the morning.

[@sp0zlizard]

Just an update after attempt 1 (yesterday): Since applying weight/force is still not a good option for me at this particular time (i.e pushing off the bottom of the pool) I tried to see what I could manage in the style in the video. Again I have a chest deep pool in our building, but unfortunately I did find it too hard as my knees were coming up to my chest and expended too much energy trying to stay afloat. What I did manage was laying on my side (with one shoulder to the bottom and one to the ceiling, but slightly angled to keep my head above water) and the straight-leg was very doable and had me going end-to-end of the pool rather quickly. The bending leg technique hand me spinning (when I was on my side) but I will try again as I think that I got it somewhat wrong. I'll keep using these as I can until I can start adding more force. Thanks all.

[@dionnefontenot7364]

I am disabled so I don't walk very much. I can walk, just not far. I have been toying with the idea of Aqua jogging but the only pool that I have available is a lap pool in my adaptive PE program at school. The example that you showed was in the deep end of the pool. Is there a way of Aqua Jogging in a shallow pool or does that defeat the purpose. Also, I saw Aqua Jogging shoes are these necessary?

[@amandaball7116]

Hey guys could you do one for a swim spa when you do jog on the actual floor

[@TheRunExperience]

That's a great idea! I will talk with the team to see if we can add this to the list! Thank you for watching!

[@amandaball7116]

@@TheRunExperience you could partner up with Hydropool or Jacuzzi (same ownership now) they are used to working with athletes including some famous names. During lockdown I think swimmers / tri athletes would have used swim spa’s

[@ulyssebasora4245]

Bravo

[@Masterpg2007]

Didn't know that Aqua jogging was thing, also whats up with the camera on the start, it's moving a lot.

[@golfball005]

How deep does a pool need to be for water jogging? I am 5’7 1/2 “

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Thanks for the great idea using the buoys as a flotation device for jogging. Any recommendations for a flotation belt?

[@TheRunExperience]

Hey Craftin Kate, swim outlet has some great joggers. Check out www.swimoutlet.com and search "aqua jogger". Hope this helps!

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Thanks!

[@hankdonigan9326]

I enjoyed the video as usually. What do you recommend as a workout length?

[@TheRunExperience]

start with 20-30min and then build up to an hour.

[@marcybrodie2293]

How do run in shadow water I move very slow

[@lamh5265]

Can she do that for 5min 5 miles. Please advise if advisable. Would one go for miles or hours.

[@thestyletti7045]

Could you please tell me where to get that adorable swimsuit?! Love this video! It gives me hope that I can enjoy another cardio exercise besides running, which I cannot do anymore.

[@Artkidtek]

Recovering from partially ruptured achilles 😢

[@lightuprainbowwhirly]

Have you used any type of shoes for resistance when aqua jogging?

[@jawbreakertv1172]

How does this compare to regular running.

[@arnabchaudhuri3525]

which one is best

[@poonamsonii]

Will this burn the same amount of calories burnt on land

[@maryskelcher8979]

I have a tight calf (soleus). I have been aqua jogging in an open-air pool in a shortie wetsuit. Is that OK? Will it help my calf to heal?

[@TheRunExperience]

Hi Mary, Aqua jogging is great but we also want to solve the issue of the tight calf as well. Check out this video on how to work on that calf kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYeXiKljhsqjsNk

[@guslife2670]

I currently have a plantar fasciitis and I have decided to stop any activities (using gravity) to heal myself. I usually run 15K in 1hr15 min (like three times a week). I have a marathon coming. How many minutes do you suggest me to train aqua jogging to keep my endurance? Another thing, If the swimming pool near my place is not so depth and I can touch the ground of it, can I still run along the swimming​ pool? I guess the contact is still very limited.

[@TheRunExperience]

Hey there! I'll have Elizabeth weigh in for you here.

[@KrishValiente]

@@TheRunExperienceElizabeth still thinking about this eh? Hahaha

[@altavill]

Great content!

[@zamar21]

There's a lot more to aqua jogging/running than was mentioned here. It can be an incredible workout. Can include deep or shallow water running.

[@TheRunExperience]

We made a part 2 for this exact reason :)

[@arnabchaudhuri3525]

what about floating belt

[@ompraveenmudhiraj]

Love from india

[@ceceanne4388]

Can I start aquajogging even if I’m unfit

[@zamar21]

yes

[@weather2]

Maybe now I can finally swim

[@susanlamprecht6404]

First time viewer... you might have answered this in a previous video and I will watch some. I’m 66 years old and about 25 pounds overweight. I do water aerobics class and yoga class a few times each weekly at the gym . My schedule is such that I have time to do aquafit on my own as well 3 or 4 times a week for under an hour . Sometimes it’s just easier to jog and do laps if I have to share a lane with a few swimmers. I have grown to love water jogging. The pool goes from 3 ft to 4.6 ft and back to 3 ft. So I don’t think I can do deep water running. My concern with the video of your son running in the water is that his heel never touched the floor. Why don’t his calves cramp up? I actually think that for me the low impact of water jogging plus letting my heel come down will help my muscles. What do you think? Thanks for doing these videos.

[@arthurkuntz1525]

MY POOL DEPTH IS ONLY 48 INCHES IM GOING TO TRY THE AQUATIC BELT ANYWAY SEE WHAT HAPPENS

[@TheRunExperience]

Hi Arthur! Have you tried the aquatic belt yet?

[@cookiedough3604]

im defently not going to buy this just bc i cant swim

[@redblackshirt]

I had minor ankle sprain 2 days ago. I can now walk comfortably but still have a little bit of swelling, limited range of motion and slight pain at the end of range of motion. I'm doing light stretches and ankle exercises already. Can I do this exercise? So I can resume to land jogging soon?

[@SimoneDeckers]

Too much talking! Less running

[@lauriewoolner9631]

Too much small talk

[@roystonboodoo7525]

Too much chatter.

[@stevesmall5869]

I lost focus and interest as the two of you laughed at your own jokes

[@johnlona1]

The tips are great the banter sucks. Its hard to deal with the small talk or attempt at jokes. Just f'ing tell us whats involved, please!