How long does it take you to jog/run a mile?

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  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
    I CAN go as fast as 8:30 mile, but I like to pace myself at 10 min miles.
    Otherwise, I can't go farther than the first mile.
    I try to put in 3-3.5 miles when I run.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    I think I usually run a 2-3week mile :laugh:
  • runnerwithstyle
    runnerwithstyle Posts: 146 Member
    i run about 7 minute miles for just one; closer to 8-8:30 when i run 3 or more.
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    When I first started I could only walk it, running was far from my mind and on a good day I got a mile done in 15 minutes (4mph). Now I can run and I am really competitive with myself, my best time so far is 12:15, average is 13:30.

    I keep a blank calendar and I write in my time and distance and each week I try to beat the previous week by at least a few seconds, every now and then I shock myself and blow it all out of the water (12:15) but the next day I pay for it :ohwell:

    Keep it up, you will get faster and faster, just keep challenging yourself and you will be running with the best of them soon (hopefully I will be too :wink: )
  • natalie1
    natalie1 Posts: 180 Member
    You made me curious about it, I 've tryed it today:
    Walked at 4.0 m/h 1-st mile 14 min, 2-nd 15 min =117 cals.
  • firegirlred
    firegirlred Posts: 674 Member
    I finally got the chance to run on a track. It took me 8:33 to run a mile, baby, stroller, drinks, snacks and all. I ran a 7:02 in middle school, so I think if I can get under 8 I will have reached a major goal. I WAS VERY SURPRISED BY THIS!!! But very happy!!!
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    I usually run about 10 min miles....if I'm pushing my 48 lb son in his jogger that could slow up a bit....if I'm alone it could be faster....more like 9....and it depends on the weather....I'm comfy at 10-11 right now when Im pushing him.

    I feel like when I do speed up my time, 8 min miles....I feel it in my knees more....when I stick at a pace like 10 min miles I feel much better and feel the burn better.....

    I've run as fast at 6.5 min miles in races back in the day.....I don't think I'll ever see that again...nor do I want too....well at this point anyway LOL

    hugs and Lina I think you're doing amazing girl!!!
    WE ALL ARE!
    Ali :drinker:
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    I'm slow but I just started about a month I'm doing about 12minutes for a mile
  • paulamma1
    paulamma1 Posts: 544 Member
    Hmmm....

    Just racing a mile? Could probably do a 6 minute mile (but that'd be it for the rest of the day :embarassed: )

    When I run track/speed work I'm looking at 7.35 pace.

    Long runs I aim for 9.30 for 8 miles plus.

    Quick three miler at lunch, 9.00 minute miles.

    (And then there's weekends like this one when I didn't even get out the door to run :yawn: )
  • azdin145
    azdin145 Posts: 1 Member
    It depends on your health state too and your training frequency, have a look here to get more details
    how long does it take to jog a mile
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I don't run now, but I went on a stint a couple years back running every day any whete from 5-19 miles.

    My first mile would be about 6-7min depending on the day. Then I would just taper off for distance.

    When I first started it was just over 15min.
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,467 Member
    I started at about 17 minutes, too. Old age and crap have got me up to about a week. 1/2 mile 2 days a week.
  • arsook
    arsook Posts: 12 Member
    I can do it in about 12-12.5 minutes...I am training to get it to a 10 minute mile. I usually do a Peloton bike ride and we got a treadmill now and I use the Peloton app to get hit training in. I ran outside yesterday and slowly I am getting faster.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,598 Member
    The rest of my life. My knees are shot and I can't do it. *ba-dum-tsh* Thank you, I'll be here all night.
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    Track work: 8:10ish?
    With hills and elevation: 5 miles and below around 9:05
    Half marathon mile: depending on elevation anywhere between 9:25-9:55
    Full marathon: 10:30 (goal is 9:55)

    Just keep doing what you’re doing. Race against yourself ;)
  • tirowow12385
    tirowow12385 Posts: 698 Member
    From 20 minutes when morbidly obese to 6:50 when overweight.
  • hmhill17
    hmhill17 Posts: 283 Member
    My most recent 5k was just under 9 average. My fastest mile in the last 8 months, according to Nike, was 8:30. My goal when I run is 9 minute mile average for 6 miles.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,521 Member
    I love hearing all these stories of new runners. I only started in 2016 and I'm in my late 50s. I cross train so that I don't get running injuries. I highly recommend stationary biking on alternate days. Real biking is also great, but the stationary version allows you to do a consistent lightweight ride. (I was doing spin classes before COVID19).

    If anyone cares, I started with C25K. For about a year, even doing 5K without stopping was pretty hard, and I shot for anything under 30 minutes on flat terrain, not always making it. My HR would be totally maxed at the end!

    I kept at it, raising the mileage first, as is recommended. Eventually, I could run a slow 10K (11mm). After about another year, I could do the 10K at or slightly better than 10mm.

    I eventually trained for a hm. I ran it at slightly better than 10mm. My pace goal was 9:30, holding back for the first half of the run. (I was glad I did during the second half!)

    My best mile, according to Strava is a 7:48, which I acheived during a mock 5K (solo). I find that kind of funny. Why haven't I done better at an actual 5k (which I've done a lot of).

    So, if you're still with me, you can see that just sticking with it and working on slow steady mileage will improve your health greatly! Have at it!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,489 Member
    On an "old man" jog that I do every other day, it takes me about 13 minutes. If I actually tried, I'm sure I could get it down to 11, but running really isn't my thing. I do it just to keep variety in my cardio as well as get outside.

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    If I was doing one mile as fast as I could? Around 7 minutes.

    Typical running pace? That will vary by day and the length of my run, but anywhere from 8:30-10 is my usual pace.

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