re: What's a decent mile time for casual running?

This is the most humble OT thread I think I've ever seen

Jcorye1, been meaning to tell you what a really great post you had in the suicide note thread. Well done, Guy.

If you're running a mile and stopping, 8:00 and under (7:00 if you're under 25). Add 1-2 min/mile if you're running more than a mile. A 5k under 30 min is a good non-embarrassing run for a casual runner.

Just started back running this week. Did 2 miles Monday and didn't time myself. Two miles today and timed...will run two miles again Saturday and time myself. I may walk on other days but gonna get at least one day of rest between runs so i don't burn myself out and go eat a whole pizza (and Cinnamon sticks)

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Longer runs at a slower pace are better than crushing out 1 mile and stopping

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I think a long walk would be better than a 1 mile quick run. 1 mile is barely enough to get a sweat going

Yes. Doing too much too fast is almost guaranteed shin splints

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8:15-8:30 is a comfortable pace.

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if you're running 3-4 miles and want to do so often thats a pace that will burn you out when you're just starting back

It's obvious, but it's worth stating that it really depends on the person and on genetics. I've seen 30-something, 50 pound overweight Mexican guys bang out 7 minute miles for an hour on the treadmill. I almost never see my brothers of any age run 7 minute miles for any farther than a mile or so. I run 2 miles in 20 minutes and guys come by and praise me.

I think you're good as long as you are under 10 min/mi for any distance between 2-5 miles.
I'm no expert, but the only way I ever made any progress running faster mile times is by running longer (at a slower pace) or running sprints.

One second slower than the chick with the nicest arse