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i went for a run vs i went running

Both of these phrases are correct and are commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'I went for a run' is more specific and implies a planned activity, while 'I went running' is more general and can refer to any form of running.
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i went for a run

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone went out specifically to run as a form of exercise or leisure.

Examples:

  • I went for a run in the park this morning.
  • She usually goes for a run after work.
  • He went for a run to clear his mind.
  • Jul 25, 2015 ... I went for a run today; I went on a run today. And when it's correct to apply each of those. Thanks a ton. Pablo. meaning · word-choice ...
  • Oct 6, 2024 ... I went for a run yesterday afternoon to clear my head and prepare for the additional mental, physical, and emotional burden that accompanies ...
  • Jun 18, 2019 ... 2, 2019, when I went for a run. I had been running regularly for years, and heart problems had never entered my mind. I believed I was resistant ...
  • I went for a run but came back home after 2 minutes because I forgot something. I forgot that I'm fat and can't run for more than 2 minutes.
  • 5 days ago ... 480 likes, 54 comments - daveybarrett on November 7, 2024: "This morning I went for a run. It was the first time I've gone on a run just for ...
  • Jan 5, 2021 ... I went for a run and recorded it on the Activity app on my Apple Watch (which I've always done) then when I imported that workout into Strava on my iPhone all ...
  • Oct 6, 2024 ... I went for a run yesterday afternoon to clear my head and prepare for the additional mental, physical, and emotional burden that accompanies ...
  • Sep 8, 2022 ... I went for a run today. With my keys in between my fingers like brass knuckles. With a scowl on my face, holding my anger in my stare.
  • Sep 30, 2013 ... I went for a run in the rain with my iphone4 in a case meant for running (plastic front made of wet suit material) The phone was damp but ...
  • Mar 13, 2023 ... Apparently, I went for a run while sleeping · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.

Alternatives:

  • I went running in the park this morning.
  • She usually goes running after work.
  • He went running to clear his mind.

i went running

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone engaged in the activity of running, without specifying the purpose or location.

Examples:

  • I went running before breakfast.
  • They went running together in the evening.
  • She went running to catch the bus.
  • Mar 6, 2017 ... I went skiing, I went surfing, I went running etc. “ran” is the simple past (or preterite) form of “to run”. It is a strong verb so only gets a ...
  • Can I say "I went running"? Apr 26, 2013 5:10 AM.
  • Jan 14, 2018 ... Why I went running twice a week with diplomats from the U.S. embassy while on co-op in Paris ... There are few things more frustrating than seeing ...
  • Nov 30, 2013 ... I Went Running Today. running. Even when I did it all the time, I never became a very fast runner. But man! I loved running. Even when I hated ...
  • Sep 1, 2021 ... OMG I WENT RUNNING TODAY! · Strongman workouts at Untamed Strength meet 3 times per week. · We've got places to squat at Untamed Strength. · At ...
  • Dec 22, 2021 ... ... I went running for answers Until I came home But that didn't stop survivor's guilt Going back and forth trying to convince myself the ...
  • Jun 14, 2016 ... I went [running]. Helping and running are participles. Helping the customer is a modifier in an adjective phrase headed by busy. Just diagram " ...
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... 33M posts. Discover videos related to I Went Running to Relieve Stress But My Stress on TikTok. See more videos about Tips for Running, ...

Alternatives:

  • I went for a run before breakfast.
  • They went for a run together in the evening.
  • She went for a run to catch the bus.

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