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How fast can you run a mile?

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  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    I don't run just one mile but when I run 4.8 miles my time per mile is about 11:00
  • Melissa26point2
    Melissa26point2 Posts: 177 Member
    7:05 is my PR

    work on distance before speed. Once you can run 3 miles in under 30 min, I'd say start working on speed.

    BTW, a 5 min mile is FAST! not many people can do that
  • KetosisTina
    KetosisTina Posts: 197 Member
    Well before I got stuck in a wheelchair for 6 months my PR was 8:45 and that was a while ago. Now I am probably 18 to 25 minutes.

    But as others have said you need to run further to build up your endurance. My PR of 8:45 was during a 5k run and it was my second mile. My total time was 27:03 so my other 2 miles were slower like 9:00.
  • corgarian
    corgarian Posts: 366 Member
    I only run if I'm being chased.
  • Mayorcheeseheadbrownpants
    Mayorcheeseheadbrownpants Posts: 5
    I ran a 1/2 marathon at 7:30 pace and a full at 8:30 pace, but my fastest mile is a pathetic 5:38. Bleh
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,770 Member
    A day... maybe a day and a half... but I'm getting better!
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