How fast do you run a mile???

ardeornellis

Ok, my husband and I are having a debate... What is an average pace per mile for a newbie runner just completing the C25K.... What would be consider fast, etc, etc... I am perfectly happy with my 11 minute mile and realize that won't win any races, but it's great for me right now.. Just wondered what's a good number to gage from...so what's your mile and are you a beginner or a long time runner....

melizerd

I'm on week 9 of C25K and running a 13:30 min/mile. I know I'm slow that's okay, the speed will come later. I NEVER ran before starting C25K.

An 11min/mile would be awesome!

pittsblue99

Holy crap...an 11 minute mile...that's pretty good in my book! Especially for a beginner.

LessMe2B

Depends on who is chasing me!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

deadstarsunburn

yeah 11 minutes is great, when I was at my prime in cross country I did 8 minute miles

gbelltx

Not fast enough!! But my goal is to just finish what I start!!.

helloiloveukitty

I'm a beginner. I only run on treadmills. I do 10 minute miles. Not really sure how it compares though.

emmaleigh47

I dream of a 11 min mile!

adross3

4K in 30 minutes. Thats about 3.2 miles. I think. 9.3 min mile.

futbolkt21

4K in 30 minutes. Thats about 3.2 miles. I think. 9.3 min mile.

5k is 3.1 :-)

ardeornellis

I am completely with you guys!! Finishing is winning and it's a heck of a lot faster than the majority of people sitting on the couch..:) My hubby is actually very supportive, we just had this debate going.. He hasn't run since he was a kid and he's thinking that a good mile is about 6 minutes... LOL!! I told him to take off down the street and see how far he gets in 6 minutes... He makes me laugh... Time really doesn't matter....Just keep moving:) Thanks for helping me "win" this debate...:)

rrjs

I'm just a beginner with no real endurance, after a mile (sometimes a mile and a half to two miles if I really work on it) I get exhausted quickly. It usually takes me around 10 to 11 minutes to run a mile.

WalkingGirl1985

I really don't know, but i can walk 16 min a mile, and can jog a little faster so im guessing 12-13min mile.

NABrightEyes

I run a 5k in 25 minutes. So that's about 7 minutes a mile right? For a beginner, I think that you're right on target and running (at least to me) isn't about how fast you go. It's about remaining in your target heart range to maximize your workout experience.

ACF2

If LAPD is chasin' me I can run a mile ina bout 30seconds! %^)
but beyond that 10-11 mins is good- whats ur hubby run it in? or is he sitting on the couch criticizing you? HMMM...

monoxidechick

That is a GREAT time!! I just did my first 5K a few months ago and was about that. I ran about 10.5 min miles at the race and around 11 or 12 when running for "fun".
I want to work on speed but also want to run farther distances. I was going to start the ease to 10K program that is like the couch to 5K program, but I am going to try this app I found on my phone called running coach through the running world magazine. It has some long day runs and some short days and some varied pace. I am hoping it will help.

Just keep running and enjoying it and dont worry too much about it, you are doing GREAT!!!

DrBorkBork

I average a 14 min mile. I think the fastest mile I've ever done is 12 mins.

lazywriter

An 11 minute mile for someone who just completed Couch to 5K (and presumably could barely run when started) is actually amazing. Tell your hubby to shush.

ncqueenbee

My best time for a 5K is 31:03 minutes, im guessings that's about 10.54 minutes per mile. I run slower in summer when it's hot. Did 5k in 34:14 yesterday, so that's about 11:38. I've only been running about a year now.

Imahottmess

I'm also a beginner. Never ran a day in my life. I'm on week 7. I run a 10 min mile outside. But C25K has become my addiction. Love it!
Some days (like today) I'm slower, but that's okay as long as I finish.

ebert5150

Fastest mile recently was about 8:40.....6miles at about 11:20 per mile....10+ mile 11:30 per mile. Don't get caught up on the time. Lol...I did my first 5k earlier this year and had this elderly gentleman run up and pat me on the back while I was taking a walk break and say "C'mon man! You can do it!" As long as you're out there running and enjoying it that's all that matters.

princessekrystale

I average 10 min to run a mile
Pretty satisfied with that.
11mins is great!

KimertRuns13_1

When I started running 2 yrs ago and was doing C25k I ran my first 5k in 49 minutes. I just PRd a 5k this weekend 31:05. My fastest mile has been around a 9:09. I'm happy with my long runs averaging 10:30-11 m/m but my shorter runs 10 mins or under.

SweetP88

5k (3miles) in 25min 00sec. That is my best time!! Approx 8 min 30sec/mile.

RdySetGO11

I haven't ran in a while but I do other cardio exercises, so when I ran a mile in 10 minutes I was shocked. And the best part was is I felt like I could have ran longer! I'm not a runner AT ALL but I really wanna be. Good for you!! An 11 minute mile is amazing!

Ifican

Dont worry so much about time especially just starting out. Enjoy it, if you feel good go a little faster, if not, go slower. On days you are trying to go a little farther purposely go slower. This is coming from a long time distance runner. Long slow running builds endurance, short fast and really fast running builds speed and efficiency. In a nutshell long slow builds efficiency too but its a different kind than short fast. I wont get into the science of it here just know both are good for you. When you are first starting to work on speed 5-10 seconds really hard followed by as long as it takes to recover is great. If your just starting out, start slow, you cant start slow enough and dont over do it on how much. Historical belief is not more than 10% more distance than you did the week before. You can over do it very easily just starting out. Give your body time to adjust and enjoy being out there.

Elzecat

I'm jealous--an 11 minute mile is great, especially as a beginner. I've been running for about 6 months and my fastest time was this past weekend--completed a 5k in 34:04 (average pace about 10:59 mile). My usual pace is about a 12:00 minute mile, and slower on my long runs...

ardeornellis

Dont worry so much about time especially just starting out. Enjoy it, if you feel good go a little faster, if not, go slower. On days you are trying to go a little farther purposely go slower. This is coming from a long time distance runner. Long slow running builds endurance, short fast and really fast running builds speed and efficiency. In a nutshell long slow builds efficiency too but its a different kind than short fast. I wont get into the science of it here just know both are good for you. When you are first starting to work on speed 5-10 seconds really hard followed by as long as it takes to recover is great. If your just starting out, start slow, you cant start slow enough and dont over do it on how much. Historical belief is not more than 10% more distance than you did the week before. You can over do it very easily just starting out. Give your body time to adjust and enjoy being out there.

Thanks! That sounds like very good advice.. I'm really not worried about my pace.. For me, fnishing each day is success. However, I do desire to continue training and someday reach a lifelong goal of running a marathon... Now that I am finished with the c25k, I am starting a Hal Higdon training plan... I am really becoming addicted to this thing called running..:)Your advice really is helpful as I go forward from here!!

llkilgore

I graduated from C25K at the end of July. A 10 minute mile is still a little beyond my comfort zone, but doable, on the indoor track at the gym. My best pace to date for a 3.2 mile roadside run is 5.4mph, or 11.11 minutes per mile.

ngolston

I'm a little jealous I started running in February after a 13 year lay-off, I average 11:30-12 minutes a mile (3-4 miles) and feel pretty good to finish. I hope to get faster too but I haven't put in the work yet to get there

Michellerw1

I have been pushing myself to make it in 10 minutes, so that I can do 3 miles in 30 minutes. It is torture!