is this a good cardio workout, running 2 miles at 5mph, rest for 10 min the run, two 10 min at 6mph?

Question

im 16, i weigh 179, and im 5'9

Answer 1

From you description above you run for 24 minutes at 5mph then you rest for 10 minutes and then you run again for 20 minutes at 6 mph.

Good depends on what you are trying to accomplish. So what is the purpose of this workout? What is the purpose of the 10 minute rest between the runs?

If this workout is for endurance then no rest is needed. For maximum benefit, you should pick a pace that you can easily maintain for 44 minutes.

Assuming you need the 10 minute rest between the runs then you must be running faster than your endurance pace. If this workout is to improve lactate threshold then running for 20 to 24 minutes is a reasonable length of time for a tempo run. However, the run should be preceded by 10 to 15 minutes at an easy pace and should conclude with 10 to 15 minutes at an easy pace and no rest is needed. Alternately, rest can be used with a tempo workout. However, the rest should be at a 1 to 5 ratio with the interval. That means 4 minutes rest between the two runs. Note, if you do rest you should be walking or jogging during the rest not standing around.

So to answer your question, I do not see any benefit in breaking the workout up the way you do. You would be better off running continuously at a pace you can maintain for 20 to 40 minutes.

Answer 2

the treadmill used to be tousled, two miles at five mph is 24 mins and a pair of miles at 10 mph is 12 mins so both you have been walking quicker than the treadmill stated, it took you longer, otherwise you did not cross as a long way.

Answer 3

Hey, I'm a runner in HS who just graduated and I'm going to run Division I in college.
That's not really a good workout (I assume because you said mph youre on a treadmill), however, if youve just started running its not too bad. I would reccommend running for 20 minutes straight through. Try and cover 2 - 2.5 miles in that time. Slowly move up your distnace/time. Over about three to four weeks you should feel it getting easier. If you want anything else, email me.

Answer 4

David is right, and so is everyone else. Your workout isn't very beneficial the way it stands.

Answer 5

thats not really running, its way to slow