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How fast to run?

Agator82
Agator82 Posts: 249 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am curious among the avid runners in this community, what is a good average running speed? I do treadmill and I can peak out at about 7.5 MPH, but I do not know if that is a good average speed (for a continuous pace) or if an average would be more or less. I know that it is different for each person, but I am trying to get fit and a reference point would be useful.

Thanks for the input!

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  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    I'm not a fast runner. I currently average 10'30 to 12' pace. I run 4 minutes and walk 1 minute. This month I end with an average of 11-12" pace. My best half was 2:19. I've never run a full without running a half the day before so no clue to my time for a full. I would love to run a full with a half included just doesn't work into my schedule right now. (damn Dianey races!)
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    My thought is mileage first and then speed, but to each his own.

    I can go for hours at 4.5-5 or wear myself completely out in 30min at 6. Even less time going faster. Now that I have the mileage down somewhat (did 13.5 today), I'm starting to work on speed.
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