How fast do you run, ladies?

vanessaclarkgbr

P.S. My favourite running vest reads, "I'm slow, I know, get over it!"

Lol love it. I'm super slow too and I'm not bothered. Super slow is better than injured in my mind, I do as much as I can and that does me. I'm probably 5-5 1/2 and that does me for the time being.

run4yourlife

When I'm running outside, my average pace is usually between 8 - 8.5 min/mile. When I'm using the treadmill, I usually set the incline to 2 and do intervals, adjusting by half each minute from 7.0 to 10.0. The last few minutes I really crank up the speed or sometimes the incline up to about a 5.
I don't have shin splints.

run4yourlife

When I'm running outside, my average pace is usually between 8 - 8.5 min/mile. When I'm using the treadmill, I usually set the incline to 2 and do intervals, adjusting by half each minute from 7.0 to 10.0. The last few minutes I really crank up the speed or sometimes the incline up to about a 5.
I don't have shin splints.

RAFValentina

Anywhere between 7 MPH (Converted rom 11.2KPH as I work in Km) to 7.8125MPH (Converted from 12.5KPH) but normally my average is somewhere around 7.1875MPH (converted from 11.5KPH). Run for about an hour... sometimes just over. Run on treadmill with a MINIMUM OF 1.2% Gradient... takes some of the resultant force on impact out so not AS harsh on joints like knees etc. I have shin splints...not due to speed, but due to not easing back into training properly after I broke my ribs and took time off from running and focussed on bike and elliptical work only-I've had them before and anterior acute compartment syndrome.

Outside I run a little faster depending on the terrain. Managed 7.0MPH on a HILLS road race and some of the hills were steep and it was an exceptionally hot day too.

Treatment for shin splints... rest, proper warm up - cool down when in training... gait analysis and correction - especially common for those with flat feet AND who over pronate. So get down to a running shop and fixed...and the good old "RICE" Rest Ice, Compression and Elevation.

Cross training on diff machines / equipment will keep your CV fitness up and reduce running impact damage on joints and shins so run only a few days a week x-train the rest...unless you've steadily built your body up. Especially if like me you're doing "medium" range runs (10-15km).

wendyannie1976

depends on distance, short intervals are at 12mph (20kph) but racing has been between 7mph and 10mph depending on if its 10k, half or full marathon, longer the distance slower the pace, 8.5mph is a nice pace for me when i'm training, 7mph is my pushchair running pace though

niknak30

I used to get shin splints from walking on the treadmill flat- seemed to ease off when I used a slight incline. My trainer also taught me to walk/ run heel to toe rather than how I was on my toes and that has helped heaps.

navywifeandmomof4

wow I'm slow..lol 4.3mph

maemiller

Do you stretch before running? Have you looked into getting new running shoes? These could cause your shin splints., When i start feeling anything different in my shins, i get a new pair. So far (knock on wood) no shin splints

I keep my TM @ a 2 - 2.5% incline to simulate actual outdoor running. Keeping it @ 0 youre more or less running at a decline.

Depending what im doing, speedwork im @ 8min with recoveries @ 10min; hill work varies from 10-8:30 with inclines from 3-7%. Tempo 9-10min

nikki_fro

I am fairly new to running and if I am just doing a mile on the treadmill I can do under a 10 min mile now but if I am doing 3-4 miles I tend to do 10.5-11 min miles, and that is good for me!! I have immproved loads hahaha

cpegasus01

I haven't actually been running that long but I am proud of what I have accomplished in the prob. 2 mos that I have been doing it. I did discover that I can now run 3 miles in just over 30 min. without stopping to walk. that was a huge accomplilshment. I go at my own pace and don't worry about what other people think. I too have shin splints and getting new shoes has helped but then so has resting, icing, etc. According to my daughter's otho dr. you need to build up the posterior tib? whatever muscle at the back of the leg so the front is stronger and you don't get the pain. So I have been working on that and it is slowly helping.

ashlielinn

I've had a million problems with my legs. Shin splints, knee surgeries, exertional compartment syndrome...ridiculous. I still run at an 8:30/8:00 min per mile place for 45-60 mins every day, and I haven't had a problem since all that stuff was taken care of in high school!

littlemili

I'm a new runner, probably have run 15-20 times in my life ever and only 5'1. My runs are on roads so kind of slows things down since I live in London and have to dodge the buses and killer taxi drivers... Never been on a treadmill before but I guess it would speed me up not having inclines and obstacles.

I run about 8:25 minute mile pace and I can keep that up for an hour without any problem but I never really go faster or slower. I have no idea if that's good or bad. Literally not a clue...

angw7

I started running 18 months ago and have gradually built up. I reached my first ever 10K last Saturday in 1:00:33hr so was rather pleased. I average around 6.7 mph (9min mile) normally but was faster last weekend as it felt good. The weather was perfect and it was a great morning so managed a great time. I have pushed myself too much too soon and also tried to run too often and I have ended up with various pains. Make sure you stretch and from reading my woman's running magazing last night, it shows that if you have pains, reduce the speed as it may be that you are trying to run too fast.
Good Luck

elizamc

The speed at which one runs has much more to do with fitness level, than
height or weight. (although I think age could be a factor)

Not so in my experience! I use the Polar Fitness System and have recently gone up two points in their scale and for my age I am now at the top of 'moderate' fitness almost into 'good' in my age range.

Since I started (and was smack bang in the middle of 'moderate' for age,) my speed hadn't increased significantly - even though my fitness has improved. I believe there are many factors at play in running speed - as well as general fitness levels.

Sorry - no experience of shin splints....

AmyEm3

6-7mph for an hour or a little more, depending on how I'm feeling and whether I'm inside or outside.

For a shorter distance I can go a little faster but I prefer to do a longer run rather than a faster one.