What is your jogging speed?

chrissyrenee1029
chrissyrenee1029 Posts: 358 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am slow...slower than a turtle riding a wave of cold molasses slow, but I am determined that one day I will be a runner. So I was just wondering for comparison and goal-setting purposes, what is your typical jogging/running speed? I clocked in at a sad 4 mph this morning.
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  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    You're already a runner. You're doing great. Everyone feels as if they are running slow....much slower than anyone else. You're getting out there and you're running.

    How long have you been running? How far do you run?

    Don't worry about speed. That will come over time.

    I've been running for 1 1/2 years now, three times a week, and my speed is about 8Kph (5 mph).
  • chrissyrenee1029
    chrissyrenee1029 Posts: 358 Member
    I'm really just starting. I'm working on intervals of either 30 seconds or a tenth of a mile at a time on the treadmill.
  • ReaganP13
    ReaganP13 Posts: 35 Member
    Any running is better than no running in my opinion, so I agree with the above poster! I only started running/jogging daily about a month ago, but I am already up from 5.5 to a comfortable 6mph. For shorter distances, like 2 miles I can do 6.5. Four weeks ago 6.5mph felt like a sprint to me and I was red and out of breath. Keep pushing yourself and you'll see the results.
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    I'm really just starting. I'm working on intervals of either 30 seconds or a tenth of a mile at a time on the treadmill.

    Have you tried the C25K app? It starts you with a 30 second run period and works you up to a 30 minute run period in 9 weeks. It was a fun program to follow.
    How's your breathing? If you pant, huff-puff and cannot speak a sentence while running, you're going too fast. Slow down (yeah...I know, you think you're too slow already but...). The first few weeks of learning to run are used to bring all your body systems to the same level. Right now, they are a bit out of sync. In a few weeks, they'll be synced and you will increase both time and (slowly) speed. When I started, I was running at about 3.75 mph (sometimes slower if I started panting too much).
    Take it easy and go slow. You'll get quicker and you'll reach your goal of running longer distances (in time....give yourself some time).
  • Sobus76
    Sobus76 Posts: 242 Member
    I started out pretty slow, when i finished the rundouble C25K i think i was at 4.9 mph, now i'm working on the rundouble 5k improver and im up to 5.2

    heres my runs, if you or anyone else wants to see. http://www.rundouble.com/user/fb:590392460/WXkjM0eK
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    How do you know how fast you are going? My app just gives me distance and how fast my mile is. I guess I could do the math and what not...
  • chrissyrenee1029
    chrissyrenee1029 Posts: 358 Member
    I have heard of the program but didn't realize there was an app for it. I'll have to check it out (I'm an app junkie, lol).
  • blazingsun14
    blazingsun14 Posts: 28 Member
    For 5KM I can jog at around 6.5 mph. If it's longer I'd be a bit slower like 6.0
  • chrissyrenee1029
    chrissyrenee1029 Posts: 358 Member
    How do you know how fast you are going? My app just gives me distance and how fast my mile is. I guess I could do the math and what not...

    Treadmill :)
  • Sobus76
    Sobus76 Posts: 242 Member
    Pace conversion for those that want to figure out pace to mph http://www.bane.info/
  • Birder155
    Birder155 Posts: 223 Member
    0 mph.

    You're beating me! :flowerforyou:

    I don't jog or run or whatever and admire those of you who even try.

    I think you're doing great!
  • vegwrangler
    vegwrangler Posts: 143 Member
    I'm about as swift as dial up interwebs :-). With this killer Texan heat, I'm waddling through at 12:30 to 13 minute miles on my 3 mile joggytimes outdoors. It's been forever since I hopped on a dreadmill, but I bet that would be a lot easier! You're doing great! Keep it up RUNNER WOMAN!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    How do you know how fast you are going? My app just gives me distance and how fast my mile is. I guess I could do the math and what not...

    Try Runkeeper, Endomondo, Runtastic or MapMyFitness

    Personally I prefer Runkeeper and Endomondo and wouldn't recommend the latter two.
  • MamaGab92
    MamaGab92 Posts: 77 Member
    I have been doing the C25K program for two weeks now. I had a knee injury in the spring and I've been trying to avoid another injury so I'm taking the advice I read on here to go WAY slower than you think you can. Also there is the bit where you are supposed to be able to carry on a conversation while running so I slow down for that reason too.

    Anyway, I'm doing C25K which is a walk/run thing and my one-mile time is averaging between 17:20 and 18:40. So I guess like 3.3 mph. Yeah, WAY slow. I know for a fact that if I walked the entire thing I'd go faster (go figure) but the jogging slows me down because of the breathing. But I'm doing it and I'm able to complete every workout. I figure my goal right now is just to be able to build up my endurance. I'll work on speed later.
  • speckled_raven
    speckled_raven Posts: 7 Member
    I'm slow too... about 13 minute mile. But I'm running! ;) Keep it up!
  • congruns
    congruns Posts: 127 Member
    How do you know how fast you are going? My app just gives me distance and how fast my mile is. I guess I could do the math and what not...

    average MPH = distance (miles) / time (hours)
    mile pace (minutes) = time (minutes) / distance (hours)
  • melaniespringsteen
    melaniespringsteen Posts: 2
    Hi! I have recently started running as well. Weight issues have affected my knees so I try to keep it steady and at a comfortable pace. I am currently using the Couch to 5k app and I love it. On the treadmill I usually jog at between 4 and 4.3 and walk a tad below 4. As long as you are running, everything else will fall into place :D
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I am slow...slower than a turtle riding a wave of cold molasses slow, but I am determined that one day I will be a runner. So I was just wondering for comparison and goal-setting purposes, what is your typical jogging/running speed? I clocked in at a sad 4 mph this morning.

    Somewhere between slow and angry and slow.

    It was 23C when I ran this morning, that slowed me down a bit.
  • Caper88
    Caper88 Posts: 418 Member
    I am the middle of C25K and I am still pretty slow in order to finish the 20mins plus runs. I was beating my self up pretty bad when someone sent me a pintrest that stated "I run. I am slower then a herd of turtles stomping through peanut butter but I run". Like my friend pointed out to me, I shouldn't beat my self up about my speed and be proud because I am doing something most people will not attempt in their life time.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    c25k app is awesome - there are a lot of free ones out there. I used c25kFREE by Zen Labs, worked great, and I think you can link it with MFP now.

    As for speed - I've never figured out my mph, I run outside, but my apps (Nike+ and Runkeeper) track my stats. I run faster and farther in the cooler seasons, slower and less distance when it's hot, but my average pace is around a 10 minute mile.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    I am slow...slower than a turtle riding a wave of cold molasses slow, but I am determined that one day I will be a runner. So I was just wondering for comparison and goal-setting purposes, what is your typical jogging/running speed? I clocked in at a sad 4 mph this morning.

    That's not sad! My best time is a 5K at 11 and a half minutes per mile. Usually I run a leisurely 13 and a half minute mile. You'll get better.
  • dancinqueen91
    dancinqueen91 Posts: 20 Member
    I run outside but most of my runs are run/walk format. I'll stop at traffic lights and take short walking breaks so I am not running the whole time. I use Endomondo and hit pause when I'm completely stopped but let it count when I am either running or walking. My average pace usually is right around 10 minutes/mile (6mph) but I have slowed down a little with this heat!

    I still don't consider myself fast by any means but I have increased my speed a little by incorporating strength training and building my leg muscles :)
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    I've been running for 3 years now. I started with the C25k program and now have a few half marathons under my belt. I would not be concerned about your slow pace right now. You will naturally get faster and your distance will get farther as your body adapts. Good luck with running and add me if you'd like support.

    My steady run pace is between 9:30-9:45
    My tempo run pace is between 8:58-9:17
    My slow, long run pace is between 10-10:45mm
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    I am a super slow runner. For 5 - 6 miles, I get about 5 miles per hour. For shorter runs of less than 30 minutes, I can haul butt at a slow 6 miles per hour. For short sprints, I have gone as high as 9 miles per hour on a treadmill for no more than a couple of minutes.

    My knees are starting to get a lot of aching after runs, so I've pretty much cut out everything but steady running, or short intervals with recovery days in between.
  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    About a 13 min mile =/
  • shotgunman006
    shotgunman006 Posts: 3
    I tend to average 10/min miles (6mph). I train to run long distances like ultramarathons so speed isn't really a concern but it is something you have to practice by actually trying to jog faster. Running technique helps because when you run slow your form and mechanics tend to be worse but when you sprint your body will automatically move like it should.
  • shotgunman006
    shotgunman006 Posts: 3
    I am a super slow runner. For 5 - 6 miles, I get about 5 miles per hour. For shorter runs of less than 30 minutes, I can haul butt at a slow 6 miles per hour. For short sprints, I have gone as high as 9 miles per hour on a treadmill for no more than a couple of minutes.

    My knees are starting to get a lot of aching after runs, so I've pretty much cut out everything but steady running, or short intervals with recovery days in between.

    When I started back running on asphalt i had some knee problems. And my knees would ache and one would hurt quite a bit. It may have been a combination of the crown of the roads where i live (the roads slope off to each side so one leg is always extended father than the other) which caused knee pain on the outside of my knee. Doing stretches for the illotibial band helped. Also switching to neutral shoes (I love Nike Free 3.0 and 5.0 shoes). It wasn't long after that I went from severe knee pain where I had to where a knee brace to hobble thru 14 miles to running 22 miles with no pain or soreness.

    Like Dean Karnazes would say "Just Keep Running"

    Also like the Dr.Who Ticker you have.
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Slower than the rate at which ice flows but by damn it, I run (for a minute and a half at a time).
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    I have heard of the program but didn't realize there was an app for it. I'll have to check it out (I'm an app junkie, lol).

    The app is fantastic. It tells you when to start and stop running so no stop watch required. I'd recommend getting off the treadmill. It's a great tool when you have no other options, but you'll be stronger if you are forced to push yourself forward instead of having a belt do it for you.
  • chrissyrenee1029
    chrissyrenee1029 Posts: 358 Member
    I have heard of the program but didn't realize there was an app for it. I'll have to check it out (I'm an app junkie, lol).

    The app is fantastic. It tells you when to start and stop running so no stop watch required. I'd recommend getting off the treadmill. It's a great tool when you have no other options, but you'll be stronger if you are forced to push yourself forward instead of having a belt do it for you.

    I do get outside and walk as well, but considering we just dropped $1,000+ on our treadmill I can't not use it, lol

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