Is 4:26:00 a good time at marathon?

Question

I have never run marathon, but my friend did. Is her time any good? I mean, would you say she is in good shape?

Answer 1

u didn't mention how much distance covered in those 4 hours. if someone can run non-stop for 4 hours, that's simply unbelievable. she must have very good stamina.

Answer 2

it depends what distance

Answer 3

Well, you have mentioned that your friend is female, but you have not mentioned her age.  Still, marathonguide.com releases American marathon statistics for every year and for 2007, there is not a single female age group that averaged close to 4:26:00.  The closest was the Female 35-39 group with an average of 4:51:30.  In relation to the average, your friend is doing well.

I am sure that your friend did a lot of training for the race.  I would assume with the information that you have provided that yes, she is at least in reasonably good shape.

Answer 4

Yes that is pretty good time. Most runners who have run a marathon before aim to clock in in less than 4 hours. But that takes a lot of training. Your friend had great time. For your first marathon dont worry about time, jsut worry about crossing hte finish line

Ha ha I like how people ask about the distance, if you dont know how far a marathon is dont answer questions in the running section

Answer 5

it's good;)

Answer 6

yes it is good and if she didnt stop at all than she has amazing stamina!!