Runners: how fast is your mile?

I'm a fairly new runner and an ex-smoker. I've been running since November, started w c25k, then just did my own thing taking a break during the snow/ice debacle this past winter. (I'm afraid of the treadmill, so I was doing other forms of cardio.) Tonight I decided to time myself and I did a 10.5 minute mile.(on asphalt) I'm just wondering if that's "good." I know I shouldn't compare, but I'm curious.

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Message edited 3/18/2011 9:31:02 PM.

Re: Runners: how fast is your mile?

First of all- you can run a mile. I'm sure there are many Americans out there that can't even do that. Second, you can do it in just over 10 minutes. That's a good time in general.

Depending how serious and into training someone is, will depend what "good" is. An elite runner can run a 4:30/ 5 minute mile. My fastest mile would probably be about 7-7:30 minutes all out. Of course, I wouldn't be able to keep that pace for any longer than a mile!

I think overall, just being able to run a mile is an accomplishment (even more so as an ex-smoker). Times will vary. But a 10 minute pace is a pretty quick pace. To determine if its fast or not...is all based on what your standard is.

Great job on the time!

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Thank you, miss fabulous! You're always so positive & inspiring. I actually did 2.5 miles today (woo!!) but I timed the first one and then lost track of the app bc I was concentrating.

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Usually, about 10 minutes...occasionally, a little bit faster (9:30-9:45).

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First of all good for you! And I agree with MissFab--what an accomplishment for someone that hasn't been running for a while. I am on the slower side---can probably belt out a mile in 9 minutes. I've been running for a while though---keep it up and you'll catch me soon enough!

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i'm a tortoise (and proud of it! ) i run b/t a 9-10min mile!

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I think 10.5 is pretty good for a recreational runner. For me, it depends on what distance we're talking about. I can run 1 mile in 7:30, but I can only keep that pace for 1 mile. In a marathon my pace is more like 10 mins.

So it really depends and like everyone else said just be proud that you can run a mile! Speed will come in time the more you run, if you want it to. Not everyone has to strive for more speed either...

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I can also do a 7 minute mile, for 1 mile. When i run 5ks my pace is usually 8:30-9:00. When i do my longer runs of 5+ miles my pace has been between 9:45-10:00. You are doing great! Like an above poster said, not many people can run a mile straight... You are doing a great job and speed with come with time.
ETA: ran a 15k today with a pace of 9:16!

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Re: Runners: how fast is your mile?

Don't compare to others. everyone is at different points in training.

What you can do is use that time as a baseline/benchmark to see how you are improving.

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I run about a 11.5 minute mile. In August 2010, it use to take me 17 minutes to WALK a mile.

Although I doubt I will never be a marathon runner, I still consider myself a runner.

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I'd say I average about a 10/min mile and I have been running for 3 years. In races I definitely run faster, maybe 9:30 but it depends on the distance, weather, etc!

Good job though and keep up the good work!

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Re: Runners: how fast is your mile?

I think a 10.5 min/mile is pretty good for a beginner and an ex-smoker.

My fastest single mile ever was a sub-6 a few years ago. Like 5:40. But that was a straight 1 mile sprint. For a 5k, I'll average betw 7-8 min/mile, depending on what kind of shape I'm in at the time and whether I've been training.

Re: Runners: how fast is your mile?

Posted by ME75

i'm a tortoise (and proud of it! ) i run b/t a 9-10min mile!

Re: Runners: how fast is your mile?

i can run a mile in 10-11 minutes. i'm just glad i can run a mile!