Is this a really fast mile run for a 9 year old?

Question

A few months ago in gym we were timed for a mile run. Out of about 50 kids I came in 2ned with a time of 8 minutes and 19 seconds. I almost won but the winner was 3 seconds ahead of me. How good is this?

Answer 1

wow, when I was nine I was like lucky to get down to 9 or so min.  right now i can just get my times down there if i work pretty hard! you've got some talent...if you like running then with some training you could be awesome.

Answer 2

really good so much better than me even when i'm in shape my best time is 8 minutes 19 seconds

Answer 3

really good I ran track long distance 1600 aka mile and my time was 7min 8sec and I'm 13

Answer 4

That is a pretty amazing time for a 9 year old. Keep running, and by the time you hit middle school, you will be one amazing runner.

No joke, we had guys on my 8th grade cross country team that could barely do that.

Answer 5

do you ever sit down! i mean the only way you could get a time like that is if you had a like 10 horsepower metabolism or you run like three miles each day just by playing outside or something.

Answer 6

dude are u crazy.. That AWSOME!.. espically for a 9 year old kid.. im 15 n i can do a mile like in 8.. so if u keep running ur gonna be able to run those miles in PE like nuthing.. wow very IMPRESSIVE

Answer 7

thats awesome!! I am 11 and ran the mile in about 8 minutes and 10 sec.!

Answer 8

This is good but not too much. try and try again.

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Answer 9

For a 9 year old?? Thats AWESOME!!!! keep up with it.... the 2020 Olympics are waiting for you.

Answer 10

Wow easy killer, You know that time is great for most people. I congratulate you and wish you would seriously stick with and join the track team when you reach high school.  Wow nice job.

Answer 11

that is very good..u and the winner will be studs on the 4x800 relay at ur high school