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re: If you are reasonably healthy, how fast should you be able to run a mile?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:52 pm to Swagga
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:52 pm to Swagga
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OT answer- sub 4
IRL answer - 7 minute mile
Yup. I am pretty muscular so not a great runners body, but could do 7:15. 6:30 now, but that took a ton of training to get to.
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:54 pm to Street Hawk
10 mintutes is absolutely not a decent time for a reasonably in shape person.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:54 pm to VetteGuy
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You know what I think about when I'm running?
Man, I have planned vacations while out on a long run before. It's one of the few times I don't let anything else bother me. I just let my mind go and am shocked sometimes where it leads me
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:55 pm to VetteGuy
Thas exactly why its probably the most mentally challenging sport. Everyone looks at naturally gifted runners and assume they dont hurt like you hurt. its just "easier" for them. Its all relative. If you arent hurting every sec of your race you are doing it wrong. I wasn't always the fastest runner in the race but I found some sick twisted enjoyment out of pushing myself past the point of pain. In order to be elite this is a necessity not a luxury. In other words frick running. I absolutely despised training. I was just a fiery competitor
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:55 pm to LSUfan4444
go on...
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:55 pm to mattgr1983
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10 mintutes is absolutely not a decent time for a reasonably in shape person.
yeah thats a bit liberal for just 1 mile
maybe a 30 minute 5k
but just 1 mile? come on
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:58 pm to CapitalCityDevil
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40-50s: 7 minutes
i've never run just 1 mile.. but even in my prime i never did better than a 8:30 mile during a 5k or 10 k.
now it may take me an hour.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:58 pm to LSUfan4444
Yeah, I was joking.
There are times when it can be a bit boring, like anything else, but it is the second-best stress reliever in the world.
Clears the brain...
There are times when it can be a bit boring, like anything else, but it is the second-best stress reliever in the world.
Clears the brain...
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:04 pm to Street Hawk
I detect a lot of truth in this thread.
Unless you run regularly or stay in shape by playing sports, anything under 10 minutes is really good.
I'd bet more than 75% of adults in this country are totally incapable of running one mile.
Unless you run regularly or stay in shape by playing sports, anything under 10 minutes is really good.
I'd bet more than 75% of adults in this country are totally incapable of running one mile.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:05 pm to Street Hawk
quote:I can do 5 miles in about 40 min without hurting myself
If you are reasonably healthy, how fast should you be able to run a mile?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:06 pm to Sofa King Crimson
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I'd bet more than 75% of adults in this country are totally incapable of running one mile.
That's pretty terrible if true.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:07 pm to Sofa King Crimson
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I'd bet more than 75% of adults in this country are totally incapable of running one mile.
I really want to argue that percentage with you...but I don't think I can
which is incredibly sad
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:09 pm to deNYEd
That attitude has landed me in the Dr's office more than once I just have the desire to push as hard as I can, and sometimes harder than my body can handle. I always thought of it like this.....once it starts hurting, push harder. It's like the pain is a challenge
I have always just counted my breaths when I run. Helps me keep track of what I'm doing
Eta: I'd say more like 90% of people are incapable or running a mile, and 25% are incapable of walking a mile
I just have the desire to push as hard as I can, and sometimes harder than my body can handle. I always thought of it like this.....once it starts hurting, push harder. It's like the pain is a challenge I have always just counted my breaths when I run. Helps me keep track of what I'm doing
Eta: I'd say more like 90% of people are incapable or running a mile, and 25% are incapable of walking a mile
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:12 pm to Salmon
Obviously, there is no way to prove it but I think more than 25% CAN run one mile, but ability =/= desire and they would stop ahead of time because they could.
If every single American could magically get 1 billion dollars if they ran 1 mile, I bet that number would be higher than 25% depending on what the time limit was).
If every single American could magically get 1 billion dollars if they ran 1 mile, I bet that number would be higher than 25% depending on what the time limit was).
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:15 pm to LSUfan4444
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but ability =/= desire and they would stop ahead of time because they could.
yep
I try to run with my wife, but she stops running too easily. As soon as she starts breathing heavy, she stops. I tell her that she can keep running but she just says its too hard. I always tell her that if you can talk you aren't running hard enough.
She usually gets mad and walks home
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:15 pm to Hammertime
im 34 and have pretty bad knees, i run a few short distance runs a week just so i dont get fat. I would like to make it to a half but my knees just will not let me. I can do 1 mile in 7:15 but that is really getting after it. up to 3 miles in the 9 min each mile range 3-5 in the 10 min range and everything after that in the 11 min a mile range...
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:18 pm to Street Hawk
8 minute mile isn't that difficult. 16 minutes for 2 miles is getting a little more difficult. 24 for 3 miles and you're in decent shape. Not speaking for athletes, just your average going for a jog to stay healthy pace. Anything over 3 miles and my pace is about 10 minutes a mile. I don't find I really slow down any after that.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:19 pm to Sofa King Crimson
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I'd bet more than 75% of adults in this country are totally incapable of running one mile.
Go watch the end of an Ironman and you'll see plenty of people that wouldn't think could run a mile finishing. Most people just choose to quit over feeling terrible.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:23 pm to PapaPogey
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8min mile should be easy
Lol no way the average person runs an 8 mile minute. Closer to 10 mins is more like it I'd think.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:23 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
is the average person "reasonably healthy"?
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