Anonymous
04/09/2014 11:51
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:PP is completely incorrect. Speed work and intervals build endurance. And the conversational threshold is a barometer for an easy paced workout. Which you should have sometimes. But you should also have workouts that challenge you well beyond holding a conversation. Depends on your goal.
That being said, yes a 9 minute mile is a good pace. It's not considered really speedy but it's certainly not slow. I'm in good shape and workout 6 days a week and a 9 minute mile would tax me. Keep it up for sure!
Nope. PP is spot on. The OP is a new runner. Adding speed work without a strong base is a recipe for injury. And the way for OP to build that base is by slowing down and making a goal to add a few minutes (or a half mile to a mile) to a long run each week. Also, depending on how many days OP is running, adding a day, for instance going from 3 to 4 days per week. I wouldn't suggest true speed workouts until 6 months in and 20 mpw. Doing some speed play before that is fine (run hard from here to that mailbox, then comfortable jog) but even that should wait awhile.
OP, you're off to a great start!
You're making a lot of assumptions for someone you don't know anything about. OP may be new to running, but at a 9 minute mile pace, not to exercise. Sure, he or she can take it slow to build mileage and avoid injury. That's a good general recommendation.
Regardless, I was speaking in general terms. Speed work builds endurance better than long runs.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 11:15
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
OP, that's great! I've been running since September and can only do an 11 and a half minute mile. You should be very proud! Good luck with your 5K
Anonymous
04/09/2014 10:53
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
OP here, I'm training for a 5k. I have a very competitive nature which is why I'm worried about my speed. Losing weight would also be great, but it is not my top priority.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 09:41
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
I think many people here are jumping to conclusions about what OP is trying to accomplish, and offering lots of misguided advice. 9 minutes per mile over 2 miles is great for a beginner. OP should be proud of herself. What she does next should depend on what she's trying to accomplish with her running ...
1. Just run for fun and stay in shape without risking injury?
2. Train for a 5k?
3. Train for a marathon?
4. Get faster?
5. Run farther?
6. Prevent injury?
7. Lose weight?
Almost all this advice is pointless, because it presumes goals for OP that we don't know exist.
1. Just run for fun and stay in shape without risking injury?
2. Train for a 5k?
3. Train for a marathon?
4. Get faster?
5. Run farther?
6. Prevent injury?
7. Lose weight?
Almost all this advice is pointless, because it presumes goals for OP that we don't know exist.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 09:10
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Anonymous wrote:Running is hard on your knees.
this is not true, running actually builds stronger bones and results in less issues.
as long as you are not doing extremes, but this is true with ANY activity
Anonymous
04/09/2014 07:11
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Anonymous wrote:PP is completely incorrect. Speed work and intervals build endurance. And the conversational threshold is a barometer for an easy paced workout. Which you should have sometimes. But you should also have workouts that challenge you well beyond holding a conversation. Depends on your goal.
That being said, yes a 9 minute mile is a good pace. It's not considered really speedy but it's certainly not slow. I'm in good shape and workout 6 days a week and a 9 minute mile would tax me. Keep it up for sure!
Nope. PP is spot on. The OP is a new runner. Adding speed work without a strong base is a recipe for injury. And the way for OP to build that base is by slowing down and making a goal to add a few minutes (or a half mile to a mile) to a long run each week. Also, depending on how many days OP is running, adding a day, for instance going from 3 to 4 days per week. I wouldn't suggest true speed workouts until 6 months in and 20 mpw. Doing some speed play before that is fine (run hard from here to that mailbox, then comfortable jog) but even that should wait awhile.
OP, you're off to a great start!
Anonymous
04/09/2014 06:17
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
It's great! Congrats. I'd suggest your first goal should be to increase your total exercise time to at least 30 minutes. So slow down a little and extend to 3 miles. Then, gradually increase your speed, so you're covering slightly more mileage in those same 30 minutes each time.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Anonymous
04/08/2014 22:27
Subject: Re:Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Many people start out at a 10 minute mile, so a 9 minute mile is great!
Anonymous
04/08/2014 21:17
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
PP is completely incorrect. Speed work and intervals build endurance. And the conversational threshold is a barometer for an easy paced workout. Which you should have sometimes. But you should also have workouts that challenge you well beyond holding a conversation. Depends on your goal.
That being said, yes a 9 minute mile is a good pace. It's not considered really speedy but it's certainly not slow. I'm in good shape and workout 6 days a week and a 9 minute mile would tax me. Keep it up for sure!
That being said, yes a 9 minute mile is a good pace. It's not considered really speedy but it's certainly not slow. I'm in good shape and workout 6 days a week and a 9 minute mile would tax me. Keep it up for sure!
Anonymous
04/08/2014 21:16
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Running is hard on your knees.
Anonymous
04/08/2014 21:14
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
It took me months to build up to a 9 minute mile, so I think it sounds great!
Anonymous
04/08/2014 20:44
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
When you run, could you hold a conversation with someone? If not, you are going too fast. Slow down. You build endurance through longer, slower runs. It sounds totally counter intuitive, but there is a lot of research that shows running slower helps you build endurance for faster race times.
Anonymous
04/08/2014 18:20
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
Thanks! I just want to know if this is an ok starting point.
Anonymous
04/08/2014 18:19
Subject: Re:Timed myself today for the first time and.....
For me, that would be great. Keep it up!
Anonymous
04/08/2014 18:06
Subject: Timed myself today for the first time and.....
I went a 9 minute mile. I've been running for about two weeks now. Is this decent? I'm only up to running two miles at a time.