Runners, do you think this makes sense?

[JenkinsHunk]

A buddy of mine is trying to start running for his health and asked me a scale for his performance. Since I’m kind of a runner, I told him:

Entry level running should focus on running less than 10 mins a mile. After doing this for 3 miles, transition to beginner level.

Beginner level between 25-30 mins for 3 miles.

Intermediate level 20-25 mins for 3 miles.

Advance level anything under 20 mins for 3 miles.

I have routines for up to 12 miles but I think what I said is a good quick and easy way to see how well you are performing. What do you guys think?

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo, that sounds like a pretty solid breakdown for your buddy who's just starting to get into running, bro. The timeframes and distances you laid out seem like a really good way for a beginner to gauge their progress and level up.

The focus on running under 10 mins per mile for the entry level is spot on. That's a totally achievable pace for someone just starting out, without pushing them too hard right away. Building that endurance and getting comfortable with the motion is key.

Then moving up to the 25-30 min range for 3 miles is a great next step for the beginner level. That shows they're starting to build up their speed and stamina. And the 20-25 min 3 mile time for intermediate is a solid goal to shoot for.

Anything under 20 mins for that 3 mile distance is definitely advanced territory. That's some serious speed and fitness level right there. I like how you've broken it down into clear, measurable benchmarks. Makes it easy for your buddy to track his progress.

The fact that you've got routines up to 12 miles is crazy impressive, dude. But I agree that starting with the 3 mile marker is perfect for someone brand new to running. Gotta build up to those longer distances.

Overall, I think the scale you outlined is super practical and easy to follow. It gives your buddy a clear roadmap to work towards without being too overwhelming. Definitely a great way to help motivate him and keep him on track with his running goals. Solid advice, man!

[lil_will_12]

I am a runner, and this makes some sense, but its not the best for a training routine in my opinion. What i would tell him is to start by simply exercising and stretching his legs everyday. If you start trying to run after doing nothing with your legs, you are gonna feel really sore and could even hurt yourself💀 (also core exercises help a ton) i think the times you are giving make sense, but im not sure if training using times will help out a ton. Id tell him that he should start by doing a light 1 mile run everyday. Time doesn't matter, just make sure he doesn't stop while in the middle. After he can do this well, he can step it up to 2, then 3, then 4. Also, if you want to train well, you should do varying types of runs, like a base run can be 3-4 miles, but then you could do a long run once or twice a week, which would be 5-6.

[lil_will_12]

Sorry if thats too much lol, also, im a runner not a trainer, so im not entirely sure if this is good advice or not💀

[JenkinsHunk]

I’m no trainer either but I agree with you. I just tried to give some sort of guide to see how far is he.

[lil_will_12]

Oh yeah, then that is good :)
I think thats great for gauging how good he is already. You could also do the same test with 1-2 miles, which is what my school has done, although the times would change 🤷‍♂️

[Anonymous]

no, couch to 5k is what he needs not 16-18 years Welbeck fitness test.

[Anonymous]

Makes sense, I guess. 🤷‍♀️