Is this a good running time

Question

i have started running this week to prepare for field hockey pre-season next week. For two days i would walk a lap around the track, then run a mile (4 laps), and then walk a mile. I timed the mile. the first day it was 8:54 the second was 8:57. i know it is not great, but is it a good time for somebody who has never really run before?

Answer 1

not that is a pretty slow time just keep training on long, slower runs and you will def get a lot better soon

Answer 2

Well, for someone who hasn't run before, it's a solid time.  It isn't incredible, but with a little training it will probably drop.  For not being a runner, its not bad.

~Abab

Answer 3

Seriously I will get bad ratings for this but 9:00 mile is not good at all. Some elite HS girls could almost run that fast in a two mile. Not putting you  down you asked.

Answer 4

A 9 minute mile for someone who has never run before is pretty solid.  I did track 4 years ago (when I was 16) and started off the season with a 10 minute mile, having not run in 2 years. Through regular running daily, as well as a lot of sprinting training (total of 1.5 hours running /day), I worked my way up to a 6:15 mile in 1.5 months. Just be consistent and push yourself and you'll get faster very quickly.

Answer 5

The average not in shape person is supposed to be able to run it under 13-14 minutes. Its an okay time but with training, you can get it alot lower

Answer 6

A 5-6 min mile is fast.  8 is ok.  Keep working.  You'll find it gets easier

Answer 7

well depends on how old u r

im 11 and i run an 8:03

but i run track and cc so if its ur first time- actualyl that's an amazing time!!!

Answer 8

Yes for a person that hasn't run before i think it would be about average or a little bit above average. Good luck with your field hockey season!!! =)

Answer 9

thats a fine pace for you, there are some people who start out running and can't even do a mile.