I've been running for just over 2 months now and I was wondering the more experienced runners reckon the average speed of a new runner like me should be so I've got an idea of whether I'm slow, steady or fast.
Also, any other new runners - what is your average speed?
I'm concentrating on just being able to run steadily at any distance at the moment but I'd like an idea of speeds anyway. Thanks.
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How fast do you run at present?
It's such a difficult thing to predict. Many new runners cannot run but use a walk/run technique to build up to a 30 minute jog. I started in May having never run before but with a good cardio-vascular fitness. I ran then (and still do) 10 min miles on road, 11 on cross country. However over that time I've improved my endurance. I would have no qualms entering a half marathon and run 8 miles regularly.
Its a personal thing, Beth. Look at your ability all round and decide what is important to you, and set personal goals to achieve it.
I would love to run a 9 min mile, but also be able to run and complete a marathon. They are my personal goals.
I do 5 - 5.5 km in 35 minutes.
I wasn't greatly fit beforehand. I started gymming it (treamill 3 times a week)in February but didn't hit the road until August. I started by doing walk/run intervals.
I run 5/6 times a week now.
How do I being getting faster? I couldn't possible imagine going much faster than this without conking out! ha ha
Similar thread on the URWFRC forum 'How fast do you run" - answer we have all sorts of speeds over all sorts of distances on the forum, interesting to get some benchmarks.
Nick
i run faster but started running a couple of weeks before you
i'm faster than you but started running a couple of weeks earlier
-still not happy
Anyway, I have been guaging my distances based on how far I do on the treadmill in 35 minutes (which is 5 kms), however, I took the car around my regular route yesterday and found out that I am running further than I thought.
Measuring the route I take shows that I run between 6.5 and 7 kms in 35 minutes.
The actual distance/speed all depends on the heat and humidity affects (it's getting cooler here in Dubai now thankfully).
7.5 miles per hour then approx.
So, maybe I'm not as slow as I thought???
7.5 mph in Dubai heat!!!!!
Girl, what are worrying about???
Keep up the good work!
PS - I don't do treadmills, only road and forest land running.
I also started running in August. (after a 20 year break) I re-started, thinking I was still 12, but soon discovered I'm not!!
I currently run 2 or 3 times a week,(depending on how my knees feel) between 3 and 5 miles. I usually cover 3 miles in about 25 mins.
I look forward to comparing improvement over the coming months!!
I do 7 kms (which is 4.35 miles) on my normal runs in 38 minutes, so it sounds like we are about the same speed at the mo. It's been very humid in the mornings here this week so it's been pretty hard going.
I have started doing some fartlek once a week. Only started last week so can't tell you how it's helping me improve yet, but it certainly made the time pass by quickly!