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Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

How fast can you guys run a mile?

I'm hella out of shape, but between speed walking/jogging I just ran a 14 minute mile.

Is that bad or about average?

My goal is to obviously lower that time, try for 10 mins then 7.

Posted by jaehow23 (Member # 11230) on :

what's running?

Posted by 87MclarenMustang (Member # 10695) on :

I ran a 6 min mile in highschool but that was a long time ago... Lol. I might run a 11 min mile now.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Fastest I've ever got recorded was 5:35.

Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Fastest I've ever got recorded was 5:35.

What does that mean?!? what was the fastes not recorded? [Eek!]

Posted by sinisterblk (Member # 8425) on :

Did a 5k on Thanksgiving averaged a 7:36 mile.
I think an eight minute single mile is an average
for a healthy 20 something.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JUNKYARD5.0:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Fastest I've ever got recorded was 5:35.
What does that mean?!? what was the fastes not recorded?

It means I'm shure I've ran faster at my soccer practices, just never recorded my times.

Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :

After taking a few years off from any real running I hit the gym not to long ago and clocked a 7:30 mile with ease at a consistent jog/trot while texting on my phone lol... Then again I'm a pretty athletic guy...

Posted by 87coupe510 (Member # 6150) on :

Im hella outta shape to and started going to the gym about a month 1/2 ago and i could only speed walk my mile in like 15min or maybe a little longer. Now i speed walk 1/4 mile and run the other 3/4 and do it in 11 1/2 min. Im hopeing to do 10min or less next!

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:
Did a 5k on Thanksgiving averaged a 7:36 mile.
I think an eight minute single mile is an average
for a healthy 20 something.

I'm 24, 6,4ish and probably back up to around 250lbs. [Frown]

My goal is to get down to at least 225.

Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 87MclarenMustang:
I ran a 6 min mile in highschool but that was a long time ago... Lol. I might run a 11 min mile now.

^ This LOL
Best mile was a 6:46...... In jr high presidential fitness challenge. [patriot]

Posted by slow96cobra (Member # 6001) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by JUNKYARD5.0:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Fastest I've ever got recorded was 5:35.
What does that mean?!? what was the fastes not recorded?
It means I'm shure I've ran faster at my soccer practices, just never recorded my times.

Cool story bro!

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

I did my first 1/2 marathon just under 2 1/2 hours. The first half of it was MUCH quicker than the second half [Big Grin]

Don't focus on time. Just do as much as time allows when you can. You'll get into the shape you want.

Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :

I can do about 7:30 min mile now but the fastest I did in a track meet was 4:46, years ago.

Posted by siri95 (Member # 2840) on :

I average 7:30 a mile.

I ran a half-marathon back in 08 and averaged 12mins a mile without training.

Now I just run to keep active. Im planning to do tough mudder in sept.

Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :

Mid-7's was the best I could ever do. Now it'd probably be close to 10 minutes.

Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on :

5:55 was my best mile and I puked my guts out after. That was during a competition at school for a free turkey. I still lost.

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

before my marathon i was running 7.30 miles, since i haven't ran much since the snow and stuff i am running a 9.20mile.

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

My fastest mile run was 5.50 and wasn't really trying but that was hs football shape

Posted by Nastysvt (Member # 6431) on :

6 min for me..also back in high school

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?

Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol

I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

In college we had to run a mile under 6 minutes to make the team. My best was 5:45. I think I could easily run a 7:30 mile right now.

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.

I feel you there. I am talking treadmill miles. Lol.

Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by JUNKYARD5.0:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Fastest I've ever got recorded was 5:35.
What does that mean?!? what was the fastes not recorded?
It means I'm shure I've ran faster at my soccer practices, just never recorded my times.

You soccer lol...jk

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.

False

No way you're cutting 4min off of your mile time by switching to treadmill

Ran a 5:45 when I had two happy knees

Posted by BLK35th (Member # 4685) on :

Average at 7:45 throughout a 4 mile jog. Gonna have to time myself for quickest mile, now that the subject is up.

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by phil a:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.
False

No way you're cutting 4min off of your mile time by switching to treadmill

Ran a 5:45 when I had two happy knees

Its easy just set the speed to it and run. No hills, or steep inclines, muddy trails or obosticals in your way, machine keeps you on pace.

[ April 03, 2012, 10:05 AM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]

Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by phil a:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.
False

No way you're cutting 4min off of your mile time by switching to treadmill

Ran a 5:45 when I had two happy knees
Its easy just set the speed to it and run. No hills, or steep inclines, muddy trails or obosticals in your way, machine keeps you on pace.

There's No obstacles on tracks either..

Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by phil a:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.
False

No way you're cutting 4min off of your mile time by switching to treadmill

Ran a 5:45 when I had two happy knees
Its easy just set the speed to it and run. No hills, or steep inclines, muddy trails or obosticals in your way, machine keeps you on pace.

There's No obstacles on tracks either..

Posted by 1RaReSnAkE (Member # 7951) on :

Fastest mile was in high school at 5:14 when I was I shape because of soccer. Now, I could probably run it in 7-8. Started running again to get back into shape. Looking to break into the 5's again....

[ April 03, 2012, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: 1RaReSnAkE ]

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by phil a:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Wait are we talking real miles or fake ones on a treadmill?
Why is the treadmill mile fake? Lol
I can run almost 5 minute miles on a treadmill but when i trail run i can only run 9s. Treadmills are too easy and you don't really know if you are running a mile machine could be bsing you.
False

No way you're cutting 4min off of your mile time by switching to treadmill

Ran a 5:45 when I had two happy knees
Its easy just set the speed to it and run. No hills, or steep inclines, muddy trails or obosticals in your way, machine keeps you on pace.
There's No obstacles on tracks either..

Track running has to be the worst. Same scenery, running in a circle, that sucks. At least the treadmill you can watch tv.

Trail running is where it's at.

[ April 03, 2012, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]

Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :

Lol...no that's not too good

6 minute miles are ok, marine corps PFT for max 100 pts is a 3 mile run in under 18:00

Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :

quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
Lol...no that's not too good

6 minute miles are ok, marine corps PFT for max 100 pts is a 3 mile run in under 18:00

Getting under that 18:00 back in the day was easy. Wish I could still do it now. [patriot]

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

2nd day back to the gym and I pushed myself. Shaved 3 mins off yesterday's time from 14 mins to 11 mins.

Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :

I thought this thread was going to be about fastest mile in a car..oh well. My PRs back in high school/college:

HS:
4:07 Mile
9:10 Two Mile
1:56 Half Mile

College:
3:54 1500 Meters
14:53 5000 Meters

Nowadays I just stick to road coarse 10Ks and half marathons...

But back to the OP questions:). If you are just starting out then you should drastically see your mile time go down as you get into shape. The walking part is what is slowing you down. If you can run the entire mile without resorting to walking you right away may cut 3 minutes off your time. I don't care how slow you have to go on the run..just don't walk. The goal would be to get into shape first and then worry about time/measurements later. As soon as you can go that first mile without walking start running longer..add about 10-15% more distance per week...and if your feeling pain slow down or take a day off.

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
I thought this thread was going to be about fastest mile in a car..oh well. My PRs back in high school/college:

HS:
4:07 Mile
9:10 Two Mile
1:56 Half Mile

College:
3:54 1500 Meters
14:53 5000 Meters

Nowadays I just stick to road coarse 10Ks and half marathons...

But back to the OP questions:). If you are just starting out then you should drastically see your mile time go down as you get into shape. The walking part is what is slowing you down. If you can run the entire mile without resorting to walking you right away may cut 3 minutes off your time. I don't care how slow you have to go on the run..just don't walk. The goal would be to get into shape first and then worry about time/measurements later. As soon as you can go that first mile without walking start running longer..add about 10-15% more distance per week...and if your feeling pain slow down or take a day off.

Well put. Thank you. I did less walking yesterday and cut 3 mins off. But yeah. Deffinitely need to be in shape first.

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
I thought this thread was going to be about fastest mile in a car..oh well. My PRs back in high school/college:

HS:
4:07 Mile
9:10 Two Mile
1:56 Half Mile

College:
3:54 1500 Meters
14:53 5000 Meters

Nowadays I just stick to road coarse 10Ks and half marathons...

But back to the OP questions:). If you are just starting out then you should drastically see your mile time go down as you get into shape. The walking part is what is slowing you down. If you can run the entire mile without resorting to walking you right away may cut 3 minutes off your time. I don't care how slow you have to go on the run..just don't walk. The goal would be to get into shape first and then worry about time/measurements later. As soon as you can go that first mile without walking start running longer..add about 10-15% more distance per week...and if your feeling pain slow down or take a day off.

This is great advice. I am looking to start training for some half marathons sometime soon and this is the advice being given to me. I absolutely hate running unless its playing hoop.

Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :

[Frown]

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

My best was a 6:09.. pretty good considering that most of you know I'm a pretty husky guy [Cool]

Posted by 94 BLK 5.0 (Member # 9580) on :

Last time I went out for a mile was 8.03 and I havnt ran in awhile [dance]

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

8.20 my fastest mile today, 40 seconds faster than my tuesday run. So far every run i average taking off 20 seconds off my first mile.

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

Just posted a 9.45 mile. Ran consistently at 6 mph. Then with .20 left of the mile I increased to 8 mph to finish it. Ran the entire mile. Yay me. Lol.

Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :

Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles

Posted by 1ST0KGT (Member # 10606) on :

I ran my fastest on like an 8 sumn, but I'm outta shape, hitting the gym after knotts

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles

Cool Story Bro.

[ April 10, 2012, 04:08 PM: Message edited by: x Raelsmar x ]

Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :

fuck a tredmill [Roll Eyes]

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles

100% the truth

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles
100% the truth

Atleast it's exercise. More than some people do. I'm not trying to run the streets of vallejo, lol. Plus running on concrete is so bad for your joints. And the wildlife running, well, there's none of that around here. So I'll stick to my fake treadmill miles and continue to lose weight like I have been.

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles
100% the truth

Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
2nd day back to the gym and I pushed myself. Shaved 3 mins off yesterday's time from 14 mins to 11 mins.

You going to Planet Fitness?

Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :

Im pretty sure i could get it done in under a half an hour. Would'nt look pretty though. [Razz]

Posted by Big block 66 f100 (Member # 8867) on :

I cant run i can only fast walk i have a bad knee right now but when it gets better im going to try it out...

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
2nd day back to the gym and I pushed myself. Shaved 3 mins off yesterday's time from 14 mins to 11 mins.
You going to Planet Fitness?

Yup.

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles
100% the truth
Atleast it's exercise. More than some people do. I'm not trying to run the streets of vallejo, lol. Plus running on concrete is so bad for your joints. And the wildlife running, well, there's none of that around here. So I'll stick to my fake treadmill miles and continue to lose weight like I have been.

Treadmills are just as bad on the joints as running on concrete is so becareful if thats what your worried about.

Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
2nd day back to the gym and I pushed myself. Shaved 3 mins off yesterday's time from 14 mins to 11 mins.
You going to Planet Fitness?
Yup.

i'm there 3x a week. get on the eliptical and do 45 mins of the fat burn or hill climb. Tha t will kick your ass

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

quote:
Originally posted by N8:
In college we had to run a mile under 6 minutes to make the team. My best was 5:45. I think I could easily run a 7:30 mile right now.

I ran a 7:40 yesterday on the track. And it was not as easy as I thought....lol. And I am in relatively good shape. But I HATE running.

Posted by Rio1999GT (Member # 9231) on :

I hate running too. . . Just did a 6:13 mile not too long ago.

Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

I love running

Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
Treadmill miles are definitely fake miles
100% the truth
Atleast it's exercise. More than some people do. I'm not trying to run the streets of vallejo, lol. Plus running on concrete is so bad for your joints. And the wildlife running, well, there's none of that around here. So I'll stick to my fake treadmill miles and continue to lose weight like I have been.
Treadmills are just as bad on the joints as running on concrete is so becareful if thats what your worried about.

Not at all worried about that. Treadmill is just what's available to me and what I'm comfortable with.

quote:
Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

quote:
Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:

quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
2nd day back to the gym and I pushed myself. Shaved 3 mins off yesterday's time from 14 mins to 11 mins.
You going to Planet Fitness?
Yup.
i'm there 3x a week. get on the eliptical and do 45 mins of the fat burn or hill climb. Tha t will kick your ass

I'm already knowing. I might have to start using that more cause its way more of a workout then treadmill miles. Haha.

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