Is running a mile in 5:38 good?
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I copied and pasted it..\nAnd YES..5:38 is good for running the mile..\nIm in 9th grade too and the best Ive gotten is like 8:30 or something...\nAre you in personal fitness?
720521
Alright this is a good question, but it would depend on ur condition at this time.  An average person should be at least to run a mile in 7-8 mins, thats a person who never usually runs that often.  If you are in good shape and run constantly, it should take 6-5 mins.  O and whoever said 3-4 minutes, im sure that this isnt an olimpic runner we are talkin 2 lol
816910
I've coached XC for years.  You run 3.1 miles, but not on a flat surface. Usually, college boys are running this under 15 minutes.  Girls, usually under 17.  5 miles in 32 minutes is too slow.   But, it doesn't mean you shouldn't try out.  They can train you to run faster pretty quickly if you're dedicated.
1022427
I think almost all tracks are a quarter mile. I've always had to do 4 laps when running the mile.
376567
Pre's best time for the 5000 is 13:22.4.  This time would still place him as one of the top 5 or 6 runners in the US today.
935798
They will help but I would only do a few and make them quality as opposed to "doing a ton".\nIf you really want to bust out a good 400 time start training with hills. Do repeats of varying length and effort levels. \nYou also mention doing a 10 miler which in my opinion is not necessary for a quarter miler. You'll have good endurance but you could be far more efficient keeping your long run under 8 miles, doing 2-3 moderate to easy runs, and then hills and speed work.
575027
I don't think it's about how long you run, more of how far. If you run like.... a mile in one hour, that's obviously not as good as like... 3 miles in one hour. Also, running long distance, like... 5000 meters a day(I dunno what that is in miles, I'm chinese) is really good for strong things. Back- stand up straight and it should get harder. And stomach- sit-ups, don't stop when it hurts. When you get up in the morning, and feel like your stomach has a huge cramp, you know you did it right.
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To improve my mile and a half time, I started adding in a strong sprint for part of the run.  This then helps you to also pick up your overall pace as well- if you run a flat 8 miles an hour the whole way through, it seems like you are going pretty fast, but if you do a sprint at 10.5 miles an hour for 3-5 minutes, and then slow to 9 miles an hour, the 9 doesnt feel so bad any more.  I got my mile and a half down to under 8 minutes using that method- not great, but nothing to be embarrased of, either.
311141
You just have to do some interval training. Longer strides help once you get your endurance up. I am 14 and run the mile 6:32 and that is how i did it.
744016
What's your long run like?  If your long run is round 10 miles you'll probably be fine.  What's your goal,  just to finish or do you have a PR in mind?\n\nIf you have other forms of exercise and are in good shape, you'll be fine. Other wise I would bump up my mileage over the next few weeks, and then taper for the race.  Try and do at least one 13 mile run a few weeks before you half.
768540
its not hard at all. a kilometer is .6 of a mile. most highschool guys run a mile around six min if they are in shape, and alot of them can run it below 6 min. so a 4 min kilometer is not very hard
762952
heck if it is thta far out //run some more races if you can..try to give yourself a realistic goal and a possible goal..like 33:30 for a rea;istic goal and under 30if you keep running and improving
518554
I have been in cross country and long distance track for 6 years now, and have great coaches.  First get a weekly schedual where you do no more than 6 miles as your longest run.  if your just starting out run like 2 or 3 miles for a week or two, then step it up gradually.  after a month of long distance running like 4-6 miles 4 times a week then do some short distance work outs to get the speed up.  you should be flying in no time.  my best 5k time ever was 17:45 and i got it from those workouts, but keep your diet healthy too and a lto of strechng and fluids.  thats about it.  good luck
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start running 2 times during the week and on sundays, upping your mileage and speed every week.  if you're a beginning runner, i'd recommend starting at 1.5 - 2 miles.. bear in mind that everyone is different - not everyone was born to run fast. don't strain yourself. moderation is key and don't forget to stretch! good luck!
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It's different for each person.  I don't know if you're a runner or not.  Only the very best women will do a 5K in under 20 minutes.\n\nIf it's your first 5K race, don't worry about your time.  Just do your best.\n\nThen when you do your second 5K race, you'll know what is a "good time" for you.
316449
I'm guessing that you are talking about a race later in the summer since cross country season hasn't really started up, anyway, it just depends on your training.  If it is later this summer, make sure that you get plenty of training in to build a good base for later in the season.  Talk to a coach to work out a good running plan over the summer, and work your way up in mileage gradually.  By the time you get to the race you should do fine.  My first 5k was on a flat course too, and I got about 20:15, but most of the guys on my team got around the 22-24 min range.  Just make your goals reasonable according to your training level and move them down twenty or thirty seconds as you achieve your goals.  Hope this helped, and have a good race!
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Two miles?! I would think it would be good enough. Geez! Maybe you should talk to your P.E. teacher or princable because 10:35 is GREAT!!