Are 8 minute miles Good?

If you are running a mile in 8 minutes you are doing very well (something like the top 25\% of the country for fitness). Only the truly elite athletes can do a mile in under 5 minutes.

What does sub 5 mean in running?

“sub” in speedrun times mostly means under for an example “sub 5” which means under 5 minutes.

How can I run 1600m in 7 minutes?

If on the first day it takes you 7 minutes to cover this distance, aim for 6 minutes and 45 seconds the next day and gradually, come down to 5 minutes and 30 seconds and under. Measure 100M distance and sprint as fast as possible. Then walk back slowly, settling your breath and sprint again.

What is a good mile time for a 16 year old female?

Most runners reach their fastest speed between the ages of 18 and 30. The average running speed per mile in a 5K (5-kilometer or 3.1-mile race) is below….Average running speed per mile in a 5K.

Age	Men (minutes per mile)	Women (minutes per mile)
16–19	9:34	12:09
20–24	9:30	11:44
25–29	10:03	11:42
30–34	10:09	12:29

Is 1500m a sprint?

The demands of the race are similar to that of the 800 metres, but with a slightly higher emphasis on aerobic endurance and a slightly lower sprint speed requirement….1500 metres.

Athletics 1500 metres
Men	Hicham El Guerrouj ( MAR ) 3:26.00 (1998)
Women	Genzebe Dibaba ( ETH ) 3:50.07 (2015)
Olympic records

How to run a faster 1500m race?

The 1500m race is one of the longer races in track. Since it is a longer run, having the correct form is very important. Running properly will help you conserve energy and run more efficiently, as well as faster. By increasing your cadence, i.e., your steps per minute, you will also be able to run a faster 1500m.

How fast is a 1500m in 5 minutes?

A 1500m in 5 minutes breaks down to 80 second laps on a standard 400 m track. Here is a short story to illustrate the suggestion I will give. Early in sophomore year a kid transferred to our school from NYC. He was one of the best freshman hs milers (around 4:45) when he was in NYC.

What is a good 1500m time for a girl?

I was the second best 1500 runner for girls at my school at the time (the best girl ran 5:17). If you want a decently good time (average on a junior high track team) that would be about 6:30. Average on a high school team: 6:00. Varsity high school: about 5:20.

What is a good 400m time for a 20 year old?

It all depends. It’s a middle distance race, usually run on a 400 meter track for 3 3/4 rounds. The world record is 3:26 by the Moroccan El Guerrouj. Already 20 years old, which indicates this is really, really fast. A ‘good time’ is relative, anywhere between the WR and 5–6 minutes I’d say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPrbmUvyUAE