How about that for a runner? NSV

PolyTeine

I know it's not much, but today I ran my first 2 miles on the treadmill without stopping at 28 min. with the speed of 4.5.

What is the norm for running, speed wise??

dls06

Congratulations. I wish I could do it. I can't run to the bathroom. lol

lipt8611

Congratulations! That's a major accomplishment. When it comes to running speeds, there is no norm. People range from 5 minute miles to 12+ minute miles. All runners are different. I'm currently at a 9:45 minute mile and working to get under a 9 minute mile. The most important thing is that you go at a pace that's comfortable for you.

WildflowerAL

That is awesome!

The beauty of running is that everyone is different! You are only trying to better yourself--do it a little faster next time, a little farther, etc. You are only competing against yourself!

If you go to a 5k event (or any race event) you will see all kinds of people--all with different goals, some will run very fast, some will walk, some will do a little bit of both. Running is a very inclusive group!

realrayne10

That is awesome!!! I am only up to 25 minutes straight myself. On the treadmill I go at 5.0 but on the open road I am probably much slower. I am focusing on endurance first, the speed will follow (I hope!).

Katie320

I recently started running myself after always saying that I DO NOT run. Now I love it! I'm up to running at 5.5 mph for 30 minutes, which is about 3 miles. I've found that running intervals at higher speeds helps. Sometimes I'll run 15 minutes at 6 mph, walk for 5 minutes, then run at 6 mph for 15 again. Or I'll alternate running at 7mph for 5 minutes with walking or jogging. Just yesterday I added an incline of 2.5 to my normal 5.5 mph workout and it kicked my butt! That's what I love about running now: it's never boring and you can always mix it up to get a different workout.

MissAnjy

There honestly is NO NORM for running speed etc. It's whatever YOU feel comfortable running at, elevating your HR but avoiding injury. Everyone can run at a different speed, different incline, and for different periods of time. There is no "running standard" at all.

Amanda_Runs

Same as what everyone else said about there being no normal for speed.
I run around 12-12:30 min/miles and I feel good about that now.

6 months ago I was running 14:30 miles so I know I am improving. Its all about your personal best!

Great work though!!

deanadimples

Congrats!! Speeds average. I run at 4.5 on tread also. Not up to a mile let alone 2 yet!! Good job.

lclarkjr

I know it's not much, but today I ran my first 2 miles on the treadmill without stopping at 28 min. with the speed of 4.5.

What is the norm for running, speed wise??

There is no norm for running, just what is normal for you individually. You will find that as you progress as a runner, you will be able to run farther and farther at a certain speed. And then you will find you can run faster at shorter distances. Keep it up!