5 miles, 7 minute mile pace-- good?
rob_base
Posts: 97
So I am training for a 5 mile race, I did a 5 mile practice yesterday (I have been training up), and was able to do it 35 minutes---so a 7 minute mile pace.
I never raced before, is this a decent pace to be somewhat competetive in the race? I just want to place decently...
thoughts?
thx
(also the race is in 4 and half weeks)
I never raced before, is this a decent pace to be somewhat competetive in the race? I just want to place decently...
thoughts?
thx
(also the race is in 4 and half weeks)
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no runners tonight?0
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Fantastic time 7 min /mile so 5 miles 35 min. Wowww. Close to 9 mph. If you do this then you're very fast.0
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That's awesome, r u kidding me.......just awesome!0
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That's seriously awesome0
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I'd say you're doing pretty good. Grant it you're a guy so I know you tend to naturally move quicker. But I'd still say you're makeing good time.0
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Fantastic time 7 min /mile so 5 miles 35 min. Wowww. Close to 9 mph. If you do this then you're very fast.
Ditto.
But it's really about YOU, not the other runners. I can't tell you if that's fast enough to satisfy your own drive and motivation. Only you can.
Good luck on the race!!0 -
its an awesome pace if its your first race - (i certainly can't run it that fast!) its not about where you place - i came 5th to last in my first marathon last year but it was about finishing it and having a time to beat for next time!
if i was you i would do some speed work and use this as a base to work for pbs off of0 -
That's a pretty good time. Whether or not you are competitive depends on who you are racing. If this is a regular local race then I expect you will place pretty high.0
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That is a very good pace, you'll be very competitive. The last 8k I did (treesgreenville.org turkey day 8k) that pace would put you in the top 50 out of over 1000 runners. Keep in mind people tend to run a little faster during races than when training (adrenaline combined with what I call the "I'm chasing that guy" phenomenon). My best training runs are usually around 8:20-8:30 for tempo runs and I ran that same 8k at an 8:03 pace.
You'll do good. Congrats on the great time, I'm jealous0 -
Solid pace for sure. Should put you ahead of 90% (or more) of the pack.0
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Yes, that's quite fast, but if you're looking to see how you'll rank, google last year's race results to get an idea of where you'll place.0
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go speed racer go.0
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Awesome!!! I can't wait to be able to go that fast.0
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I think its a great pace but depending on your definition of competitive. Are you looking to podium?
It really depends on the field. I know around here the AG Podium spots generally go to people who hold ridiculously fast times like sub 6 minute miles.0 -
Yes, that's quite fast, but if you're looking to see how you'll rank, google last year's race results to get an idea of where you'll place.0
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Thanks all, glad to hear I am on track...it's a relatively new race so can't google old results.....I appreciate the encouragement, I guess I am doing well after all....0
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How old are you?0
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That's a very respectable pace.0
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