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bradexample · 10-05-2003, 01:15 PM

4:59 when i was 15 and on the high school track team. i was also on cross-country and was able to run the three mile in 18 minutes. not the greatest, but what the hell.

i'm 27 now, have smoked for many years, and am highly out of shape after having had a desk job for a long time.

gremlinx8 · 10-05-2003, 09:21 PM

My best was 6.52, but my average is somewhere around 7-7.30.

GakFace · 10-06-2003, 12:40 AM

sure it was a treadmill. but I did it frequently enough that it was actually quite accurate. Also I should note out that the weightroom at my highschool was top notch. Those Treadmills were in great shape.

zubrei · 10-07-2003, 02:43 PM

I hit about 5:50 ish for a mile, but that hurts. I'm a little out of shape at the moment and if I go for it I can do it in about 6:10. Never timed it on an outdoor run, but I would imagine that would be quicker as I don't have to wait for the treadmil to get up to the correct speed.

I'm about to start training for a triathalon next year, would have done it this year but I tore my ankle ligaments so I'm hoping to knock my fastest time down to the mid 5 minutes if not faster.

seizei · 10-07-2003, 10:18 PM

That depends on what is chasing me

nut_runner · 10-09-2003, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cowman
Tommorow I will run a mile on the treadmile at full speed to get a more accurate reading of my speed..

Just remember that a treadmill mile is not an accurate representation of your mile-running ability. On a treadmill, one only needs to move his leg forward, the belt pushes your leg back for you. Therefore, there is no "pushing" of your weight, which is where half the work is.

Nazggul · 10-09-2003, 04:32 PM

4:05 is my best if I recall correctly. 10K mile pace in peak shape was 5:05 per. These days my pace is much slower as my run is usually preceded by a swim and a bicycle ride.

G5_Todd · 10-10-2003, 07:38 AM

at present prolly like 7 mins....that might be a lil on the generous side...i havent ran in prolly a year or two

ledhead · 10-11-2003, 12:41 PM

Quote:

4:05 is my best if I recall correctly. 10K mile pace in peak shape was 5:05 per.

Damn. thas pretty good. i am hoping to get down that far this track season. by the way how old were you when you did it.

Dilbert1234567 · 10-21-2003, 12:47 PM

14:04

yeah baby and yes there is a 1 infront of the 4

i prefer to take my time and enjoy the view. (and i have 2 bad knees, they squeek like rusty doors)

G5_Todd · 10-21-2003, 01:43 PM

lol dilbert

LutherMac · 10-21-2003, 03:32 PM

Back in my prime... about ..... 13 mins..

I was never really fast...

Nowadays.... uh.... I don't want to know..

yster · 10-23-2003, 07:00 PM

I did a mile just under 6:00, maybe 5 and a quarter, and that was maybe 3rd or 4th best in the grade. I was in soccer then. You guys with sub 5:00s are freaky! =p

clonmult · 10-24-2003, 07:44 AM

Only ever did one as fast as possible (at the gym). I weighed a bit (200+ lb), managed the 1500 in about 6 minutes - it was on a treadmill, and it wouldn't go any faster. Managed to keep up a conversation all the way through as well.

Never tried since. Should get back into it.

Cardinal Syn · 10-25-2003, 03:23 PM

As for my workout. I do 2 miles in 28 minutes 30 seconds. I am trying to beat my time everytime i run. This is very good for me so far. Setting goals to go farther faster is a good thing :>

thumper69 · 10-25-2003, 04:30 PM

ahh the mile brings back memories...

good times, good times...

I remember back in my football years, I'd run a mile just under 12 minutes, I think, lol, if not for sure under 20 minutes...anywho yeah, I played nose back then

good times indeed.

sailor · 10-25-2003, 05:20 PM

I used to run it in about 7:30, but I havent tried since my Sophomore year of high school.

WireX · 10-28-2003, 12:53 PM

11 was my best, but that is out of shape and with a really bad knee (still is, but I am in better shape)

visious · 10-28-2003, 04:59 PM

I know I can do a mile in under 5 min, but i dont know by how much, I've been busey wit weights and shit so i'll find out soon

bennyb · 10-29-2003, 07:29 PM

I run cross country and winter track

But im a sprinter, sooo, i run on a 400m track, first 3 laps i do in 1:45 last i sprint in 1 min... so im commin in at 5:30

Doesn't Matter · 10-30-2003, 12:28 AM

Ummm...5:43 was my best in High School.

Running is gay.

Plan9Senior · 10-30-2003, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doesn't Matter
Ummm...5:43 was my best in High School.

Running is gay.

I have read 2 of your posts in this section of TFP and both of them are totally negative. Do us all a favor and never post in the health & fitness section with your negativity again, kthx bye

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Doesn't Matter · 10-30-2003, 10:17 AM

Without negativity there wouldnt be any positivity.

justin218 · 10-31-2003, 02:42 AM

I haven't time myself running a mile since about 6th grade or so... That was 7 years ago. If I remember correctly my time was a little below 8 minutes. I wonder how fast I could run one now... Hmm.

Keanu · 11-03-2003, 05:17 PM

5:30 in high school, i can probably do within 1:30 of that time now that i don't run regularly

WarWagon · 11-05-2003, 01:11 PM

Probably around 12 min. What can I say, I'm 200lbs and have midget legs :-D

la petite moi · 11-06-2003, 10:40 AM

i think my best time was probably around 6mn, but that was last year when i ran like two miles a night in under twelve minutes....weird. now, my best time is probably around 8mn-10mn.

forseti-6 · 11-08-2003, 12:11 PM

I'm running 8:30 miles or so right now. I'm training for the Army, so I'm trying to get my miles down to about 6 or so. Shouldn't be too hard....

perth1 · 11-12-2003, 02:19 PM

i do a lap around regent park in 20:58, 2.7 miles...

i think its an awesome time considering 2 months ago it took me 28 mins....

water_boy1999 · 11-12-2003, 05:39 PM

Well, used to be a nationally ranked track and cross country runner. In 7th grade I ran a 4:54 mile, high school I got it down to a 4:16, by the end of college I ran a 3:52 1500 and a 4:09 miler, but steeplechase is where it was at!!!

datalink7 · 11-12-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doesn't Matter
Without negativity there wouldnt be any positivity.

That is a good post...

...for the philosophy forum.

For me, my record is 5:30. I'm probably around 6:30 right now, but I'm training hard currently (just joined the Army ROTC so have to get in shape. I'm not in bad shape, but not nearly where I want to be).

Sparhawk · 11-13-2003, 11:30 AM

I think it was a 11-12 minute mile in high school.

I'm doing 1.5mi in 11min right now. Definitely want to improve on that.

10-05-2003, 09:21 PM	#42 (permalink)
gremlinx8 Insane Location: Illinois	My best was 6.52, but my average is somewhere around 7-7.30. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. -Lennon

10-06-2003, 12:40 AM	#43 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	sure it was a treadmill. but I did it frequently enough that it was actually quite accurate. Also I should note out that the weightroom at my highschool was top notch. Those Treadmills were in great shape. __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.

10-07-2003, 10:18 PM	#45 (permalink)
seizei Purple Monkey Dishwasher Location: CFB Gagetown, NB, CANADA	That depends on what is chasing me __________________ "If you're not weird, you're not interesting". I'm very interesting ... seizei; (adv - Japanese) at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much (far) as possible. (pronounced - say-zay)

10-09-2003, 04:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
Nazggul Psycho Location: San Francisco	4:05 is my best if I recall correctly. 10K mile pace in peak shape was 5:05 per. These days my pace is much slower as my run is usually preceded by a swim and a bicycle ride. __________________ "If something has to give then it always will." -- Editors

10-10-2003, 07:38 AM	#48 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	at present prolly like 7 mins....that might be a lil on the generous side...i havent ran in prolly a year or two __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

10-05-2003, 01:15 PM	#41 (permalink)
bradexample Psycho Location: new york	4:59 when i was 15 and on the high school track team. i was also on cross-country and was able to run the three mile in 18 minutes. not the greatest, but what the hell. i'm 27 now, have smoked for many years, and am highly out of shape after having had a desk job for a long time.

10-07-2003, 02:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
zubrei Tilted Location: England Home of RWC Champions	I hit about 5:50 ish for a mile, but that hurts. I'm a little out of shape at the moment and if I go for it I can do it in about 6:10. Never timed it on an outdoor run, but I would imagine that would be quicker as I don't have to wait for the treadmil to get up to the correct speed. I'm about to start training for a triathalon next year, would have done it this year but I tore my ankle ligaments so I'm hoping to knock my fastest time down to the mid 5 minutes if not faster.

10-21-2003, 12:47 PM	#50 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	14:04 yeah baby and yes there is a 1 infront of the 4 i prefer to take my time and enjoy the view. (and i have 2 bad knees, they squeek like rusty doors) __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

10-21-2003, 01:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	lol dilbert __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

10-21-2003, 03:32 PM	#52 (permalink)
LutherMac Crazy Location: St. Louis, MO	Back in my prime... about ..... 13 mins.. I was never really fast... Nowadays.... uh.... I don't want to know.. __________________ Always remember that you are unique... just like everyone else!

10-23-2003, 07:00 PM	#53 (permalink)
yster Tilted	I did a mile just under 6:00, maybe 5 and a quarter, and that was maybe 3rd or 4th best in the grade. I was in soccer then. You guys with sub 5:00s are freaky! =p

10-24-2003, 07:44 AM	#54 (permalink)
clonmult Crazy Location: Wherever I lay my hind quarters	Only ever did one as fast as possible (at the gym). I weighed a bit (200+ lb), managed the 1500 in about 6 minutes - it was on a treadmill, and it wouldn't go any faster. Managed to keep up a conversation all the way through as well. Never tried since. Should get back into it.

10-25-2003, 03:23 PM	#55 (permalink)
Cardinal Syn Insane Location: Arizona	As for my workout. I do 2 miles in 28 minutes 30 seconds. I am trying to beat my time everytime i run. This is very good for me so far. Setting goals to go farther faster is a good thing :>

10-25-2003, 04:30 PM	#56 (permalink)
thumper69 Tilted Location: Texas	ahh the mile brings back memories... good times, good times... I remember back in my football years, I'd run a mile just under 12 minutes, I think, lol, if not for sure under 20 minutes...anywho yeah, I played nose back then good times indeed. __________________ Ohh Yeah Baby All Night Long! (' . ^) Look at Kirby---> <(' . '<)

10-25-2003, 05:20 PM	#57 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	I used to run it in about 7:30, but I havent tried since my Sophomore year of high school. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

10-28-2003, 12:53 PM	#58 (permalink)
WireX Crazy	11 was my best, but that is out of shape and with a really bad knee (still is, but I am in better shape)

10-28-2003, 04:59 PM	#59 (permalink)
visious Loser	I know I can do a mile in under 5 min, but i dont know by how much, I've been busey wit weights and shit so i'll find out soon

10-29-2003, 07:29 PM	#60 (permalink)
bennyb Banned	I run cross country and winter track But im a sprinter, sooo, i run on a 400m track, first 3 laps i do in 1:45 last i sprint in 1 min... so im commin in at 5:30

10-30-2003, 12:28 AM	#61 (permalink)
Doesn't Matter Banned	Ummm...5:43 was my best in High School. Running is gay.

10-30-2003, 10:17 AM	#63 (permalink)
Doesn't Matter Banned	Without negativity there wouldnt be any positivity.

10-31-2003, 02:42 AM	#64 (permalink)
justin218 Tilted	I haven't time myself running a mile since about 6th grade or so... That was 7 years ago. If I remember correctly my time was a little below 8 minutes. I wonder how fast I could run one now... Hmm.

11-03-2003, 05:17 PM	#65 (permalink)
Keanu Upright Location: NYC	5:30 in high school, i can probably do within 1:30 of that time now that i don't run regularly

11-05-2003, 01:11 PM	#66 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	Probably around 12 min. What can I say, I'm 200lbs and have midget legs :-D

11-06-2003, 10:40 AM	#67 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	i think my best time was probably around 6mn, but that was last year when i ran like two miles a night in under twelve minutes....weird. now, my best time is probably around 8mn-10mn.

11-08-2003, 12:11 PM	#68 (permalink)
forseti-6 Existentialist Location: New York City	I'm running 8:30 miles or so right now. I'm training for the Army, so I'm trying to get my miles down to about 6 or so. Shouldn't be too hard.... __________________ "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

11-12-2003, 02:19 PM	#69 (permalink)
perth1 Crazy	i do a lap around regent park in 20:58, 2.7 miles... i think its an awesome time considering 2 months ago it took me 28 mins....

11-12-2003, 05:39 PM	#70 (permalink)
water_boy1999 Fly em straight! Location: Above and Beyond	Well, used to be a nationally ranked track and cross country runner. In 7th grade I ran a 4:54 mile, high school I got it down to a 4:16, by the end of college I ran a 3:52 1500 and a 4:09 miler, but steeplechase is where it was at!!! __________________ Doh!!!! -Homer Simpson

11-13-2003, 11:30 AM	#72 (permalink)
Sparhawk Dubya Location: VA	I think it was a 11-12 minute mile in high school. I'm doing 1.5mi in 11min right now. Definitely want to improve on that. __________________ "In Iraq, no doubt about it, it's tough. It's hard work. It's incredibly hard. It's - and it's hard work. I understand how hard it is. I get the casualty reports every day. I see on the TV screens how hard it is. But it's necessary work. We're making progress. It is hard work."