Joggers naturally pace themselves to conserve energy even on short runs

Data from fitness trackers and treadmill tests challenge ideas about what drives speed

a woman running along a rocky shore, with a phone strapped to her arm

Recreational runners tend to pace themselves at a personally optimal speed for both long and short runs, which minimizes the amount of calories burned over a given distance.

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For many recreational runners, taking a jog is a fun way to stay fit and burn calories.