So today I just completed my first half marathon. I am 16 yrs old and I ran a 1:25:59. Is that a good time? I run cross country for my school but this was my first half marathon. If you have ever run a marathon before what was your time? I have no idea what a good half marathon time is, so is my time any good?
2006-12-03 12:59:14 · 8 answers · asked by nikerunner800 3 in Sports ➔ Running
Yes, I am 15, I ran a half over the last summer with a time of 1:26:02 just over your pace, Now you are running less than a seven minute a mile pace which is excellent for such a long distance and a person your age. Most half marathoners peak around 30 years old so you're well on your way! I too run CC for my school my 5k pr is 18:59 which isn't yet near varsity or peak hopefully...
2006-12-04 08:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by born to be an olympian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is very good. My track coach got a 2:04 in the Boston Marathon and he got 9th overall! For a 16-year old in his first race, that's very good. In my first half marathon, i got 1:55 and I have a 5:50 mile. I cant believe you ran that fast.
2006-12-04 22:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by eNdofthELinE9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is very good. My track coach got a 2:04 in the Boston Marathon and he got 9th overall! For a 16-year old in his first race, that's very good.
2006-12-03 21:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by nazgul93@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a great time. My first half I ran a 2:16:57 and I was happy.
2006-12-05 00:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by WestCoastin4Life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! Thats a very good time! Congratulations! I've never run faster than 1:35.
Keep up the hard work! :)
2006-12-03 22:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by Merrily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
86 minutes for half marathon is sub 7 minute miles for the whole thing. i'd say congratulations are in order for your first effort...impressive. i would think that time would put you well in the "front" finishers.
2006-12-03 21:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by The Beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! That was very good time. My 1st half I did 2.39. Go for full marathon next.
2006-12-05 09:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by tryathlete 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on to runnersworld.com and they have a chart that has "average" times for men and woman.
2006-12-07 17:49:04 · answer #8 · answered by purpleflower43 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋