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I went jogging vs I jogged

Both are correct phrases, but are used in slightly different contexts. 'I went jogging' is more commonly used to describe a specific instance of jogging that was done in the past. On the other hand, 'I jogged' is a more general statement that indicates the action of jogging without specifying when it happened.
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I went jogging

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a specific instance of jogging in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker engaged in the activity of jogging at a particular time in the past.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I went jogging in the park.
  • She went jogging every morning last summer.
  • I went jogging with my friends last weekend.
  • He went jogging before work this morning.
  • They went jogging together after work.
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  • Mar 21, 2021 ... 108 likes, 5 comments - hannahtrapeze on March 21, 2021: "Happy #SpringEquinox!! I went jogging in the slushy snow on the mountain.
  • Oct 1, 2018 ... I went jogging. I went jogging. See a translation. Report copyright infringement. 1 like. Highly-rated answerer. mongasama. Was this answer ...
  • Jul 5, 2019 ... Experience: I went jogging and lost my leg. This article is more than 5 years old. My surgeon thought someone had made a mistake – he didn't ...
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  • Feb 28, 2016 ... I haven't exercised in a long time. Tonight I went jogging and my lungs are burning. What causes this?
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... I went jogging to find myself. IMAGE. Hi! I [M] recently posted here ...
  • Aug 25, 2020 ... I went jogging and a man stared me down. It felt confrontational and threatening so I aggressively asked him what he was looking at. He ...

Alternatives:

  • I jogged yesterday.
  • She jogs every morning.
  • I went for a jog with my friends last weekend.
  • He went for a jog before work this morning.
  • They went for a jog together after work.

I jogged

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate the action of jogging in a general sense.

This phrase is a simple statement that conveys the act of jogging without specifying the time frame in which it occurred.

Examples:

  • I jogged for an hour this morning.
  • She jogged around the neighborhood.
  • He jogged slowly to warm up.
  • They jogged together in the park.
  • We jogged along the beach.
  • Jul 5, 2016 ... I usually cannot jog for more than 60 seconds without vomiting up a lung, but today I jogged at the same pace on the treadmill for 10-15 minutes ...
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... 309 likes, 66 comments - edemkwakumey on August 12, 2024: "Yesterday, I jogged around the sun for the 32nd time".
  • Jul 9, 2024 ... Is it ok if I jogged ~0.35 miles with my shiloh shepherd puppy? I know it's bad to run with your puppy(I forgot before going out to jog with ...
  • Oct 1, 2024 ... I jogged in VA (of course), PA, MS, and… NORTH DAKOTA?! Yep. Never thought I'd be back but 33 years later, here I am. Now it's the last ...
  • Apr 20, 2021 ... Will my heart health improve if I jogged on the spot for 30 minutes everyday? Any form of aerobic exercise will strengthen your cardiovascular ...
  • May 24, 2012 ... ' 362 days later, I jogged a 100 mile loop which included some side-trails and the full circle around Lake Tahoe. That photo is at the ...
  • I Jogged Through the Louvre in the Name of Culture and Sport. By Amy Verner. May 2, 2024. Image may contain Adult Person Lamp Sitting and Window.
  • Sep 19, 2012 ... I jogged 3.2 miles in an hour, is it a good or bad timing? All related (37).

Alternatives:

  • I went jogging for an hour this morning.
  • She goes jogging around the neighborhood.
  • He went for a jog to warm up.
  • They went for a jog together in the park.
  • We went jogging along the beach.

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