I just ran a mile in 8:33 mins. Is that good?

[Random_chick_2384]

Friday I ran a mile in 10:36 mins and today I ran a mile in 8:33 mins. Is 8:33 mins good? I used to run a lot when I was younger but this is the first time I ran a mile I think in over a year. I'm 5'1, athletic built, I weigh 115 and I wear a double D. Is 8:33 good for my size and age too?

Thanks! 😘

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

not really. i mean you can literally walk a mile in 10 minutes... 8 minutes isn't that much better. i saw you said you want to run a 4-6 minute mile. a 4 minute mile for a girl at this point is impossible. an elite male runner can run a high sub 4. most elite high school runners run about a 4:10-4:20. running a 5 minute mile at your age (or even in college) will get you a full ride. the average girl, especially a non athletic 1 like yourself should probably strive for something realistic like a 7 minute mile. 6 if you're really ambitious.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

*most elite high school guys run a 4:10+. most high school girls who run track will get a mid 5 minute mile.

[Random_chick_2384]

Nope I'm going for it. #yolo Also I was like super Athletic and fit about 3 years ago. I could run a mile on average adound 7 mins but I never pushed myself. I also did competitive gymnastics and basketball.

[Random_chick_2384]

And by 4-6 mins I mean I want to run under 6 mins and strive for 4.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

you can strive to 4, but you aren't going to get anywhere close. and i was a nationally ranked sprinter and jumper 4 years ago. i can barely run a 400 under 1 minute right now.

[Random_chick_2384]

I can't sprint worth a crap. I need to pratice.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI

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[Dubhlann]

"Good" is relative. What is your goal? it's a lot faster than a lot of people run.

[Random_chick_2384]

My goal is 4-6 mins.

[Dubhlann]

Well I think you need to adjust your goals. A 4 minute mile is Olympic quality running. We have a race every summer here in Indianapolis where we invite elite runners and if they can break 4:00 (men) and 4:30 (women) they get a bonus... No one has broke it yet.

[Random_chick_2384]

It's my goal to have 4-6 mins. I want under 6 mins for sure. I don't think I can achieve 4 mins but I must strive for greatness! Lol the next time I run I'm going to aim for 7:30-8 mins. I think I used to get around 8 mins on average but I never pushed myself.

[Dubhlann]

6 min mile is a great goal. I just wanted to temper your expectations. The world record for a 15yr old girl is 4:36.

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay. Thanks! :)

[Dubhlann]

Even thought my favorite distance is the Half Marathon, I love the mile distance. The Monumental Mile was my first race back after knee surgery. I ran it in 8:19.

The Youth Female winner won with a time of 5:35.

[L_aauurraa]

Well dropping 2 minutes from your first time in only 2 days is quite drastic... Are you sure you timed yourself right? also for someone just starting out 8:33 is pretty good. Someone who is really fast will have a PR around 7 minutes, that is for girls. If you want to get better try adding to your daily milage but do it subtly.

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay. Thanks!

[GigiTheGuilbert]

well, I'm no athletic expert, but I run a mile in about 7.5 minutes. I'm 95 pounds and 5'6. I run a lot.

[Random_chick_2384]

Dang!

[Littlett25]

It's a pretty average time, it's good that you cut down that much time in a few days though.

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks. ☺️ What is a fast time for a mile run? I know you run track or Cross Country so I assume you know more on this.

[Littlett25]

My friend who is number one on my cross country varsity team (keep in mind I go to a small school though) could run like 7:20-ish I believe... I was recovering from an injury so I wasn't doing as well. It's hard to say though because we run 3.1 miles & the split times can be different

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay. I go to a small school too. Thanks!

[BertMacklinFBI]

according to high school standards.. hella good yo!

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks fam!

[redeyemindtricks]

It's two minutes better than Friday, and that is what counts. You versus you.

[Random_chick_2384]

Gotcha. Thanks. 😚

[redeyemindtricks]

... and that's pretty much all that ever counts, with this kind of stuff.

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay. I was also thinking about running track in the spring so I'm trying I get used I running again before I start.

[redeyemindtricks]

Even then. You vs. you. The other runners are there for motivation. And maybe as cute decorations.

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay. Thanks!!

[redeyemindtricks]

xoxo

[tommygator]

It really depends.
If you are running something cross country or longer distances, then you need to be able to sustain that for a longer time, like for 3 miles

[Random_chick_2384]

No. I think I'm just going to run the mile for track. Cross country isn't really my thing.

[tommygator]

Work on your stride.
Body mechanics...
If your stride is short, you take many more steps per mile and it costs you energy.
Long stride = less steps and less energy.
Eat carbs, not protein the night before.. Lots of pasta in sauce.

[Random_chick_2384]

Gotcha. Thanks!

[BelleGirl21]

Seems pretty awesone to me but I'm not a runner so take it for what it's worth.

[Random_chick_2384]

I don't run that much but I decided this year I might run track again so I need to prepare myself.

[BelleGirl21]

Good luck with that! Great goal.

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks! 😄

[Ashely_Princess]

Yeah that's pretty good, keep up the good work!😊👍

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks fam!

[Ashely_Princess]

You're welcome

[akadatank44]

Thats great! You should watch The office more tbh 😜

[Random_chick_2384]

Yes. I love that show.

[akadatank44]

I couldnt tell at all 😂

[Random_chick_2384]

Yeah. I think we have talked about this before.

[akadatank44]

Yeah I different question of yours. We were pickering like Dwight and Jim haha. I was like Michael!

[Random_chick_2384]

Haha! Yeah It was you. Lol

[akadatank44]

Hahah yup! 😛😛

[Mongo112]

It's decent, good for a high school athlete would be under 7, and under 5 for someone with really good cardio and speed.

[Random_chick_2384]

Gotcha. Thanks!

[ArtDent]

a two minute improvement is really good. Keep it up

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks!

[Ihav2fart]

Thats good! keep up the good work!

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

That's a a good mile time.

[Random_chick_2384]

Thanks fam. 😘

[mutedaisy]

It's pretty slow.

[Random_chick_2384]

Yeah I want to get down too 4-6 mins.

[tony72722]

Meh / 10 ..

[Random_chick_2384]

Gotcha/10

[Maazin]

Pretty cool...

[Random_chick_2384]

Okay fam