Curious about mile times for running.
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For long distance runs (10-13 miles) I average an 8.75 mile. For shorter runs (3-5 miles) I pace myself usually at a 8.0 - 8.5 minute mile. I actually didn't even start running until I was 50. My daughter runs a 7 minute mile. She could do a 6 minute mile if she pushed herself. My age is a restriction now, but my goal this year is to run a 7.5 minute mile. I admire you guys who run anywhere near a 5-6 minute mile. That is moving out.
Just out of curiosity, post up your ages when you post your times. I'm 62.
Just out of curiosity, post up your ages when you post your times. I'm 62.
I'm with Bob on the averages 
, but I can run a 1 mile in high 6's, I just don't want to lol
Sent with Riddla's massive johnson
, but I can run a 1 mile in high 6's, I just don't want to lolSent with Riddla's massive johnson
I've been running for a while now, since the '90s. I'm 33, 5'9", about 180 and can still run a sub-6 at the end of a long run. My joints protest until I get a couple of miles in and they're warmed up. If I just did a mile without a warm-up I doubt I'd be any faster than 6. I typically do a mix of regular runs with some interval days thrown in. For example, last weekend I did 8 400s, and the avg. pace was around a 6 min/mile pace even with the shorter intervals. Today I'm doing my long run, 12 miles at around a 9:30 pace. My typical runs that are 4 - 6 miles are usually a high 8 min pace.
When I used to run 5Ks they usually called out your time at the first mile. I wasn't competitive, I just did it for the fun and the free shirts, but with the adrenaline I'd usually blow through the first mile in 5:30 - 5:40, and then be hurting on the last mile. I used to finish with an avg around 6:20 - 6:30 (around a 20 min total for the 5k). Even though I was pretty good at setting my pace on regular runs, with the people and the adrenaline I never could get it right during races.
When I used to run 5Ks they usually called out your time at the first mile. I wasn't competitive, I just did it for the fun and the free shirts, but with the adrenaline I'd usually blow through the first mile in 5:30 - 5:40, and then be hurting on the last mile. I used to finish with an avg around 6:20 - 6:30 (around a 20 min total for the 5k). Even though I was pretty good at setting my pace on regular runs, with the people and the adrenaline I never could get it right during races.
I dont think I would jog with a pack on, seems like it would destroy your knees! If I work out with one on, I usually do a stair climb or walk on a treadmill at a steep angle. Do it on air and just go until it runs out. At the very least you'll get a really good idea of just how long you can stretch a bottle under moderate exertion.
Yeah I'll probably use the airpack for my eliptical portion of the work out. I don't know if I'll go on air. We have annual testing that gives us our on-air times under exertion. We do normal fire scene tasks/stations. Definetely want to preserve the knees!!
+1. I do alot of ruchmarches(60+lbs) and IBA runs(30lbs). I throw in alot of long distance as well as I'm training to go rim to rim at the Grand Canyon(40+ miles) in the spring of 2012. Having the extra weight does bring down my 1-5 mile times pretty drastically. The body gets used to moving fast with all that weight plus the restriction the IBA puts on your lungs when its pulled tight makes you very fast during a PT test.
I ran a 8.42 1.5 mile a couple weeks ago. My goal is to run a 12 flat 2 mile next week. Running a sub 18.00 3 mile is very fast so kudos to you. A 15.xx is ridiculous for a 3 mile.
Usually when units do the PFT the route varies from 2.8 miles to 3.2 miles. So you probably did a 2.8 mile PFT route if your usual time was 21:30.
How do I know? Because I run consistent low 19's for my 3 mile and when the route was done by our S3 it was a 2.8 and I ran a 16:47. I was second place and the first place guy was high 15 minutes.
What is your MOS? In infantry units, the only guys that carried an m9 were saw gunners and Platoon Commanders/Platoon Sergeants.
Did you also carry an m4?
It was a 3.1 mile course to be exact I believe. The factor that changed everything was that it had a slight downhill grade to it for a short section. It was more of a mental boost than anything. Once you got on that downhill portion you just started booking for it cause you knew there was where your advantage was.
I'm an 0311/8154, M9 and M4 with suppressor (heavy and awkward by the way!);-)
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I'm used to be an 0311 and i never heard of 8154, maybe i heard of it, but cant remember.
1st civ div!
1st civ div!
8154 is a CQB shooter. It's designed and primarily designated for us RTT guys in Security Forces. We come to the fleet and no one likes us cause we're SF but we teach you guys some badass room clearing tactics... apparently it's all we're good for.:lol1:
I've just started running again, and have managed to keep around an 8 minute mile pace for every run so far. I used to run 2 miles in 10:30, but I only ran 2 miles. I'm currently running distances, but I have yet to track down the actual distance or time. I found that if I just RUN, for the fun of it, I enjoy it more. When I track times, and distances, I always feel like I'm competing and then I don't seem to enjoy my runs as much, and then I don't feel as relaxed.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
I run a 13:20 mile and a half for the AF PT. I do weigh 255lbs and trying to loose some weight. I suck at running.
That's not bad at all. Keep it up, I'm sure you'll lower it to what you want in no time!:beer:
+1
Am 45 and run four miles four times a week. First two in 8:00 and the second two in 7:30. Am training for the Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon in December. I'll bump up my distance soon. In high school I did a best 1600 meter in 4:27 and 5K in 16:23. Time takes it's toll.
I was one of those freaks in HS. 15:43 best 5K (3.1miles). I still do run an occasional 5K for charity events, etc. when sponsored and I'll do a 17 and change. A couple ankle surgeries from running at that competitive level for so long does that to you, as others said time as well (26 now). 6'3", 160lbs.
The one mile time you posted is very respectable for a non-competitive runner (assuming you clocked this on foot and not machine).
The one mile time you posted is very respectable for a non-competitive runner (assuming you clocked this on foot and not machine).
When I was in High School I was running just a hair over 5 minutes. I think best was 5:07. That was 14 yrs ago tho, I have no idea what I could do now, I wouldnt even try. I wonder how long it would take to train to get under a 6 minute mile. I think 6 and under would be good for our age, 7 not too bad, 8 or more.. at least your doing it.
Stretching is the key, before and after running. Its best to actually do some walking after the run for a 'cooldown' then stretch. This will help the joints, ligaments and tendons.
Stretching is the key, before and after running. Its best to actually do some walking after the run for a 'cooldown' then stretch. This will help the joints, ligaments and tendons.
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