2007-02-24 06:33:10 · 5 answers · asked by wren m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
see:
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/KatarzynaJanuszkiewicz.shtml
The fastest speed there is about 26 mi/hr, but a marathoner would be doing more like 12 mi/hr:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon
2007-02-24 06:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the hundred meter race, the world record would indicate that the runner averaged approximately 23 mph.
For a mile race, world record level performance is approximately 16 mph
and for a marathon, the world record level performer averages approx. 12.5 mph over the whole race.
Since the 100 meter runner loses some time accelerating to full speed, I would assume that the peak speed would be around 25 mph.
When most people are out jogging for exercise, they usually run between 6 to 10 mph (10 minutes to 6 minutes per mile), depending on their level of fitness.
2007-02-24 07:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The FASTEST human being on the planet ran just under a four minute MILE that is ~ 15 (+ ~ 0.5) MPH so running faster then that would qualify anyone for a worlds First!
2007-02-24 07:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what distance? For a couple of hundred yards, about 15 mph for a reasonably healthy young adult.
2007-02-24 06:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 mph on the level, 7mph uphill
2007-02-24 06:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Al Bunn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋