• The Average Joggler

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    My name is Perry Romanowski. This blog is about long distance running, juggling and the sport of combining both called joggling. It was created to be a useful resource for anyone interested in learning to become a better runner, better juggler, and even a joggler.
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Juggling running streak update

Today, the joggling streak hit 75 days in a row.  The breakdown goes like this…
75 days
319 miles
47 hours of joggling
479,400 Juggling Throws & catches (appx)
1 Marathon
1 8K
Honestly, my legs are tired.  But dedicated streak runners like John Chandler provide inspiration.
Joggle on

Joggling and Racing Etiquette Part 3 - Finishing the race with style

This is Part 3 of a 3 part Series called Joggling and Racing Etiquette.
In Part 2 we looked at juggling etiquette during a race. We finish the series with more tips and suggestions on what to do when the race is over. But first, one tip pre-race tip I forgot
1. Let race [...]

Joggling and Racing Etiquette Series Part 2 - Juggling on the Course

This is Part 2 of a 3 part Series called Joggling and Racing Etiquette.
In Part 1 we looked at how and where a juggling runner should line up. Here, we’ll examine how you should juggle and run the race.
Starting the race
Prepare before juggling.  If you’ve lined up properly you’ll be off to the side [...]

Even more tips for running faster

Years ago I was content to just finish running races while juggling. It was a numbers game. How many marathons was more important than how fast. Training was sparse featuring around 20 miles a week, 30 miles max. In fact, the first marathon I completed was twice as far as I’d [...]

Shamrock Shuffle - A joggling race report

Race Review
The Shamrock Shuffle continues to be one of my favorite races of the year. It’s big, it’s crowded and finishing makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something. Small races are great, but there is something special about a huge race. It’s like being in a parade.
These kinds of races are great [...]

Joggling Etiquette Series Part 1 - How to line up for a race

This weekend I participated in the LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K. This is a huge race attracting over 30,000 runners and even more spectators. A great race for a juggling runner but also a tricky one.
In an effort to minimize hostility towards joggling here is a 3-part series on being a courteous joggler. [...]

Want to live longer - try juggling

One of my personal goals is to live until I’m 107. (to see why go to the end of the post). Previously I had written about research showing juggling is good for your brain. But the good folks over at Laughter Works have a slew of interesting articles related to juggling [...]

How to handle hostility while joggling

Running in races is great fun. The people, the organized course, and the party/food afterwards is a blast. This weekend a group of us will be running (or joggling) in the LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle. It’s an 8K and I’m poised to set my best time ever.
But recent experiences in Arizona and [...]

Best Running Quotes Juggling Runners Might Hear or Say

When you spend your time joggling around a big city or in crowded races, you’re bound to get comments. Here are a list of some of the most common. Some would make a pretty good joggler t-shirt don’t you think?
Quotes Heard While Joggling
1. “Can you chew gum too?”
2. “Talk [...]

The fastest running jugglers known

Anders Kierulf tipped me off to a listing of the current joggling records maintained by the International Jugglers Association.
This list records set during competitions at the IJA’s annual juggling convention. Some of these are really fast.
1. Owen Morse runs 100m (3 ball) in 11.9 seconds. Lana Bolin does 14:96s for women.
2. [...]