Slow and proud!

AigreDoux

Like a lot of people here, 10 min/mile is fast for me! I normally do my long runs at 11:45-12:00 min/mile. Shorter distances around 11:00-11:30. Or even slower when the weather is so hot and sticky like it is lately.

Sandra37405

Unless you are an elite runner, who cares? I no longer run but when I did a race my attitude was "I'm not going to win and I'm not going to die." Just enjoy yourself! Although I didn't like being so far in the back that the ambulance was right behind me.

treegirl97

I'm a pretty slow runner too. When I ran my first 5K in April, a guy with an artificial leg left me in the dust!!

_Waffle_

I pass trees and stop signs. Occasionally people.

yesimpson

The fastest I could ever run was about a 8.5min mile over 5K, and usually 9-9:30 min miles. I considered myself middle of the pack AT BEST then, and I have to laugh now I'm coming back from an injury and stuck at a 11-min-mile pace whilst my knee toughens back up

In all seriousness I love running. Doesn't matter what speed you're going, it's the sense of personal accomplishment I like.

BruinsGal_91

_Waffle_ wrote: »

I pass trees and stop signs. Occasionally people.

You must be super fast then!

I take part in a local Halloween 5k every year. My goal each time is to beat the young woman dressed as a taco. Never managed it, but I live in hope. Last year I was finally able to overtake the guy in a Gumby suit, but that was only because his shoelace came undone right before the finish line and I zipped shuffled past him.

peleroja

yesimpson wrote: »

The fastest I could ever run was about a 8.5min mile over 5K, and usually 9-9:30 min miles. I considered myself middle of the pack AT BEST then, and I have to laugh now I'm coming back from an injury and stuck at a 11-min-mile pace whilst my knee toughens back up

In all seriousness I love running. Doesn't matter what speed you're going, it's the sense of personal accomplishment I like.

This is about where I am. I can juuuuust run a sub-2:00:00 half-marathon and I can manage about an 8:00-8:30 min/mile for 5K, and my usual "easy run" pace is about a nine minute mile outdoors or nine and a half on the treadmill (contrary to most people I seem to find it easier to run faster outdoors?)

I'm not quite 30 and female so that places me pretty much smack in the middle of the pack, but I feel very, very slow at races for sure when so many people are zooming past me.

ChelzFit

In my 20s I was running 7 minute miles now that I am in my 30s and I have just got back into the swing of running I am doing 11 minute miles. Often times during races I have ran I actually run slower because I am so afraid of burning out near the end, mind tricks! I hope to work on increasing my speed over the next year, but as long as I enjoy it that is all that matters to me!

buckleten

I am obviously a super slow runner, as I tend to do around 11.40-12 minute miles! Don't think I will ever dare to enter a race of any kind..

llmg970

Just over two years ago I had finally run my first 2 miles straight on my treadmill. I was so proud. I had gone to a cookout later that day and was telling my family how I had run 2+miles and I did it in 30 minutes. My brother in law piped up "that's barely a 15 min/mile". That was very humbling and definitely took me down a notch when I should have just replied "when was the last time you ran one mile straight". But unfortunately my lack of self confidence kicked in first and just didn't say anything. I will admit it probably affected me more than I knew as sometime after that I started to slip backwards not running as much, eating more and eventually gained 10 lbs back.
Now I am happy to say I am back to interval training, I will be ready to try the 2 miles again in a few weeks. And I will try my hardest not let anyone else get me down like that again.

ninerbuff

wholenewme03 wrote: »

Hi everyone! I am a runner (maybe a jogger or a shuffler...) and I'm pretty slow. The thing is, I'm totally ok with being a slow runner. I don't race, I don't run for any reason other than I like to lace up my sneakers, plug in my headphones, and let off some steam. Are there any other non-competitive runners out there who run just for the sake of running (or jogging or shuffling)?

I have an "old man" jog. I timed myself the last time and it was an 11 minute mile. Could I do much better? Sure, but I have no desire to. I jog because I like to be outside and to myself.
Now I do play flag football and run sprints, but of course that's only short distances and there's lots of rest in between.

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realcalm

Slow swimmer, but hey I've got form. Really slow walker, being disabled. No one seems to understand why I don't like taking walks with others, but I just feel the whole time that I'm a drag on them. By myself, walking can be Zen-time.

amyers3312

I just started running again. I used to try at running and hated it. My trainer at the gym had me do time on the treadmill as part of my monthly test since i was improving very well in all other areas. It didn't take long and i was hating it. He suggested i slow to just about the pace i walk at (15 min. Mile) and i found i could sustain the pace and actually really enjoyed it. I may never be fast, but i still get the exercise in doing something I enjoy so i know i can stick with it. I am glad I am not the only one.

lisaisso

I just love all of these comments! You give me hope and laughter!

DoubleG2

You're doing more that 90% of the population of the U.S. Shuffle on and enjoy the run.