re: If you are reasonably healthy, how fast should you be able to run a mile?

I ran 7 miles this morning at an 8:00 pace. But it was 25 degrees, dark (4:45 am) and slippery as hell from icy roads.

In any case, if you're in ok shape, 8 minute mile is doable. Dont listen to all of the sub 6 min pace folks here.