I just want to know where I'm at, I also run a 11:46 2-mile, 18:00 3-mile (not in race), 32 minute 5-mile (not in race), and a 39:59 6-mile (not in race)..please tell me what you think
2006-06-15 17:33:13 · 22 answers · asked by Jacob H 1 in Sports ➔ Olympics
I messed up, my real 2-mile time is 10:46, I wasn't thinking when I wrote the question, but that was my real time
2006-06-16 10:11:15 · update #1
4:58 is quite good for a frosh miler (1,600). 11:46 is a bit slow on the 2M (3,200) a more competitive time would be about 11:00 flat.
The 3-5-6 times are good for a frosh, especially the 3M. Do some speed work and get the mile time down...
Blue Hyena...OLYMPIC hopefuls run 4:10 miles and 8:30 2 miles? Please....If someone's running 4:10 for a mile, then they're probably running about 8:50 ~ 9:00 for 2M. Conversely, if they're running 2M in 8:30, then they're likely a sub 4:00 miler....
2006-06-16 06:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its good. Its note worthy, but its not special enough to really be considered all that much. Train hard and you can bring that down. Assess your weaknesses. I know you're 18:00 is a non race run, but I'm using it for my purpose of exemplification. If you run 4:58 but get an 18:00 you're issue seems to be endurance, not so much speed. I can run a 16:45 in the 3 mile, but I run the same mile twice, and then on the last one slow down a bit. My issue is speed. What is yours? Regardless, you should feel proud of yourself, that is still a pretty good time.
2006-06-17 19:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by fslcaptain737 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that your pace is also dependent on height...I mean, I don't race, but I do run. If I run with a guy that is tall with long legs, he'll find my pace easy. Regardless, your doing great...I was happy to make a 9 minute mile with jogging just for fitness. I think anything under 5 minutes is quite good - but depends on your fitness level and the goals you have. If you're a long distance runner, then I believe it's your stamina that matters most. I tend to start off slower and get faster as I go...with a near sprint to the finish line in 10Ks for example. Consider these things before you decide on what your goal should really be.
2006-06-15 17:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by shescrafty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you run a 4:58, then you have the basics. NOW you need a coach to PROFESSIONALLY train you to a 4:10 mile. Olympic hopefulls can do it in 4:10 and can consistantly run TWO miles in 8:30. I ran three in 16:40 but couldn't break a one-mile in less than 5:15, even though my endurance was well within tolerance. It's hard, but if you get e REAL coach, you'll get it
2006-06-15 17:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Hyena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?...Olympic hopefuls all run sub 4:00's. I witnessed an indoor mile race at ND where 5-6 runners were sub 4:00!
2006-06-26 13:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by SE_OH_GUY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the effort one puts in that is important, so if a 4:58 mile is your best effort, that's what matters. But comparatively, 4:58 is very solid for a freshman.
2006-06-26 17:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty good, but will have to get better to win races. You need to do about a 4:20 mile to win a lot of races.
2006-06-15 17:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that a friend of mine who ran high school track this year could not break 5 and worked extremely hard at it. He was a sophomore this year, so I'd say you're doing pretty good. You're better than me, but I'm a football player.
2006-06-15 17:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by jarmonsports 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are good times for a freshman.
Talk to your cross country coach and get a program of workouts for over the summer so your ready for the start of cross country workouts in August.
2006-06-16 11:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jim Ryun ran under 4 minutes as a junior. Seems like you have great potential.
2006-06-15 17:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by RobC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋