+robbymcdobby Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Does anyone else use geocaching as an incentive for jogging? While I do enjoy a nice jog in a park somewhere, I must say that jogging toward a cache gives me a little extra motivation. I mean, I like jogging in and of itself, but knowing that I might score a find somewhere in there makes me want to remain dedicated a little more. Then again, maybe I'm simply craving some sort of instant gratification for doing something healthy. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Start aiming for being FTF whenever you can. That'll increase your pace a bit. Quote Link to comment
+zafwon Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Does anyone else use geocaching as an incentive for jogging? While I do enjoy a nice jog in a park somewhere, I must say that jogging toward a cache gives me a little extra motivation. I mean, I like jogging in and of itself, but knowing that I might score a find somewhere in there makes me want to remain dedicated a little more. Then again, maybe I'm simply craving some sort of instant gratification for doing something healthy. I do! Use to do a lot of H3 running so I like looking for things when I'm jogging. Keeps my mind off the workout. Quote Link to comment
+Mule Ears Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Does anyone else use geocaching as an incentive for jogging? I'm not a jogger, but I do find that caching provides additional motivation and structure to my exercise program*. It's one thing to exercise for 'general health and fitness,' but another to prepare for an 'event' like a series of long hikes or difficult climbs. During a workout, it's pleasant to imagine that fitness gained will reduce the time and effort required to get to some remote cache location. Not to mention adding a margin of safety in the event things don't go according to plan. On the rare occasion that caches I'm after lie along a decent trail, I do run some stretches, particularly the downhills. But jogging, no. My walking and running gaits are ugly enough; jogging would scare the wildlife. (*windsprints, gymnastics, and dynamic/odd-object lifting) Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Does anyone else use geocaching as an incentive for jogging? While I do enjoy a nice jog in a park somewhere, I must say that jogging toward a cache gives me a little extra motivation. I mean, I like jogging in and of itself, but knowing that I might score a find somewhere in there makes me want to remain dedicated a little more. Then again, maybe I'm simply craving some sort of instant gratification for doing something healthy. I had a very difficult cache in mind for my 1100th find. Knowing in advance how hard the hike would be, gave me the motivation to take up jogging. Everytime I jogged, I thought of my goal. The conditioning helped, but the hike still kicked my butt. Quote Link to comment
+Mule Ears Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I do! Use to do a lot of H3 running so I like looking for things when I'm jogging. Keeps my mind off the workout. What's "H3 running?" (Tried to answer my own question via Google, but got lots of hits about Hummer H3s.) Quote Link to comment
+logonwheeler Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I do! Use to do a lot of H3 running so I like looking for things when I'm jogging. Keeps my mind off the workout. What's "H3 running?" (Tried to answer my own question via Google, but got lots of hits about Hummer H3s.) I have no idea what H3 running is, but I get close to half of my caches by running to them. I run during my lunch hour every day and have found nearly 90% of the caches that are within distance where I can run to them, take 10 min to find, sign and put back and then get back to the office and changed back into more appropriate clothing. I like to refer to it as a "cache and dash" on my logs. I think jogging promotes the sport in a more athletic light akin to riding a bike, hiking etc. Call it "eco friendly caching" where there isn't a need for fossil fuel powered transport Quote Link to comment
+Mule Ears Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have no idea what H3 running is, but I get close to half of my caches by running to them. I run during my lunch hour every day and have found nearly 90% of the caches that are within distance where I can run to them, take 10 min to find, sign and put back and then get back to the office and changed back into more appropriate clothing. I like to refer to it as a "cache and dash" on my logs. I think jogging promotes the sport in a more athletic light akin to riding a bike, hiking etc. Call it "eco friendly caching" where there isn't a need for fossil fuel powered transport Click! (Lightbulb illuminates over head.) Hash House Harriers, right? Doh! When I get sufficiently conditioned to leave the Jeep in the garage and run to a trailhead 150 miles away, I'll probably have lost interest in caching anyway But it's a nice thought. I do walk to work, does that count? Quote Link to comment
+zafwon Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Yes! Hash House Harriers. More info here...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers Dare I say geohashing? Edited October 17, 2007 by zafwon Quote Link to comment
+Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Ive been using geocaching as a motivation to get more exercise. For me, with my handicap, its just to walk 0.1 mile three times a week. Kinda pathetic compared to jogging perhaps, but a huge landmark for me. Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 No, not really, I go to the gym every day so I take care of the PT that way. Now when I go out caching I would rather find some steep hills to climb - thats a good work out no matter how good of shape you are in. Quote Link to comment
+chatmanais Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I will firstly say - i am an athlete... a high jumper namely. My geocaching interest was fuelled by wanting something to do in my time when i am not training, instead of simply sitting around watching tv or browsing the internet which seems to be happening more and more often, i thought a more productive use of my time could be invested in seeking out caches in the area either on foot or by mountain bike. I totally agree that this is a fantastic motivation to get outdoors and get active. Just one piece of advice if running to caches - remember to stay hydrated!! Quote Link to comment
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