What % of 40yo men can run a 10 min mile? (1 Viewer)

[Leroy Hoard]

I own a car.

I thought you leased?

I bet he runs up a lot of miles.

 

[Otis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

 

[bigbottom]

I initially thought this had to be under 10%. I'm in decent shape and can do a sub 10 min mile, but I exercise daily. Then thinking about the guys in my neighborhood I'm guessing 7/14 might be able to do it (a few athletes, a cop, a fireman, a few daily joggers).

Then this:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/533654-how-fast-should-you-run-a-mile/

Interesting. So in the 40-something age groups, approximately 50% of runners can finish a mile in under 10 minutes according to U.S. Army physical fitness guidelines. But it's unclear to me whether "runners" refers to people who are runners or to the general population with respect to their ability to run.

CautionsOnly trained athletes can run a mile in these times. If you don't already run, start by walking briskly, and slowly incorporate jogging or running intervals of one minute or shorter into your routine. Gradually increase running intervals and decrease walking intervals until you can run a full mile, and then focus on slowly increasing your speed over months.

Yeah, but I think "these times" refer to the top listed times in each category, not the slower times at around the 10 minute mark. I'm sure most if not all "trained athletes" in their 40s could run a mile in 10 minutes.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

I don't think it's possible to get up to 6mph without exceeding walking formation. If I walk 4.5 on a treadmill, I'm definitely maxing out before I have to convert to a jog.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

under 30%

i ran a 5k with no training. at all. i was a 3 sport guy in school and i barely made it sub 30 minutes. i also wanted to die afterwards. i'm not fat, never, ever exercise and was 43 at the time. and quite hungover. good times.

 

[Otis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

I don't think it's possible to get up to 6mph without exceeding walking formation. If I walk 4.5 on a treadmill, I'm definitely maxing out before I have to convert to a jog.

I've got long legs, a long stride, and cut my teeth walking through fast-moving crowds in Penn Station.

I also have great vision.

 

[Otis]

Tempted to go outside and try this now...

 

[Drifter]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

 

[Otis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Tempted to go outside and try this now...

20 bucks says you can't do it.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

 

[Drifter]

I'm doing physical therapy on an achilles issue so am not allowed to run so I've been pushing the limits of walking. 4.5mph on the treadmill is about the tops I can do without starting to do the elbows up speed walk and it's tougher to maintain that pace for distance than running at 6 mph.

 

[Ray Karpis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

And post video, please.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I'm probably in average shape at the age of 36. I definitely drink a lot and don't eat the healthiest. However, I do enjoy exercise and try to work out at least 4 days a week at the gym. On the other days, I'm never completely sedentary. Honestly I feel like I could do a 10 minute mile hungover or drunk (actually I have). Can't believe we have such little faith in humanity to perform a relatively easy task

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I'd guess around 20%. Voted the under at 10-20%.

 

[The_Man]

US & World Masters Record WalkersRecords for people at least 35 years old are called "Masters" records. Since our ability to intake and process oxygen decreases with age, records are kept in 5 year age groups. This doesn't mean that Masters Walkers are slow. Far from it. The US record for 20km for men aged 60-64 is 1:51:17, for an average of about 9 minutes per mile or more than 6.6 miles per hour!

For ComparisonA typical club walker (under 50 years old) with moderate training will walk 5km in 36 minutes, or 11½ minutes per mile or 5.1 miles per hour. With significant regular training, a typical club walker can walk 5km in 30 minutes, or 9½ minutes per mile or 6.2 miles per hour

An ordinary person out for a walk averages about 16 minutes per mile or 3.75 miles per hour. A fitness walker tops out at about 12½ minutes per mile or 4.8 miles per hour.

 

[Timmay]

I'm probably in average shape at the age of 36. I definitely drink a lot and don't eat the healthiest. However, I do enjoy exercise and try to work out at least 4 days a week at the gym. On the other days, I'm never completely sedentary. Honestly I feel like I could do a 10 minute mile hungover or drunk (actually I have). Can't believe we have such little faith in humanity to perform a relatively easy task

You go to a gym, which is 1 step more than the majority of humanity. Most Americans are fat and lazy.

 

[Quez]

I'm 5'11", 180 lb. Decent shape. 1 mile is a long distance to run..... Ugh.... I say less than 10%.

I agree. I am 5'11", 190 and I don't think I can run a mile without stopping. Maybe if I was going real slow. I lift weights and appear to be in good physical shape, but I never train for cardio.

 

[James Daulton]

Agreed that I bet it's more than people think for only one mile. The % probably gets cut in half if it were two miles, and as for 3 miles in 30 minutes, I'd guess 10% of the population could do it. So I'll go:

1 mile = 50%

2 miles = 25%

3 miles = 10%

 

[Otis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

 

[Otis]

US & World Masters Record Walkers

Records for people at least 35 years old are called "Masters" records. Since our ability to intake and process oxygen decreases with age, records are kept in 5 year age groups. This doesn't mean that Masters Walkers are slow. Far from it. The US record for 20km for men aged 60-64 is 1:51:17, for an average of about 9 minutes per mile or more than 6.6 miles per hour!

For ComparisonA typical club walker (under 50 years old) with moderate training will walk 5km in 36 minutes, or 11½ minutes per mile or 5.1 miles per hour. With significant regular training, a typical club walker can walk 5km in 30 minutes, or 9½ minutes per mile or 6.2 miles per hour

An ordinary person out for a walk averages about 16 minutes per mile or 3.75 miles per hour. A fitness walker tops out at about 12½ minutes per mile or 4.8 miles per hour.

Impressive stats.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

you'd need to shave nearly 30 seconds off each 400 meters if you were on a track. Gonna be tough.

 

[Ned]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

you'd need to shave nearly 30 seconds off each 400 meters if you were on a track. Gonna be tough.

He'd only need to shave off 15sec per lap (1mi ~ 1600m).

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

US & World Masters Record Walkers

Records for people at least 35 years old are called "Masters" records. Since our ability to intake and process oxygen decreases with age, records are kept in 5 year age groups. This doesn't mean that Masters Walkers are slow. Far from it. The US record for 20km for men aged 60-64 is 1:51:17, for an average of about 9 minutes per mile or more than 6.6 miles per hour!

For ComparisonA typical club walker (under 50 years old) with moderate training will walk 5km in 36 minutes, or 11½ minutes per mile or 5.1 miles per hour. With significant regular training, a typical club walker can walk 5km in 30 minutes, or 9½ minutes per mile or 6.2 miles per hour

An ordinary person out for a walk averages about 16 minutes per mile or 3.75 miles per hour. A fitness walker tops out at about 12½ minutes per mile or 4.8 miles per hour.

Impressive stats.

So basically Otis is 30 seconds faster than a typical club walker, while going uphill in full business attire and fighting mid-day traffic. I'm picturing him going full Malcolm in the Middle Hal one day soon.

 

[Otis]

US & World Masters Record Walkers

Records for people at least 35 years old are called "Masters" records. Since our ability to intake and process oxygen decreases with age, records are kept in 5 year age groups. This doesn't mean that Masters Walkers are slow. Far from it. The US record for 20km for men aged 60-64 is 1:51:17, for an average of about 9 minutes per mile or more than 6.6 miles per hour!

For ComparisonA typical club walker (under 50 years old) with moderate training will walk 5km in 36 minutes, or 11½ minutes per mile or 5.1 miles per hour. With significant regular training, a typical club walker can walk 5km in 30 minutes, or 9½ minutes per mile or 6.2 miles per hour

An ordinary person out for a walk averages about 16 minutes per mile or 3.75 miles per hour. A fitness walker tops out at about 12½ minutes per mile or 4.8 miles per hour.

Impressive stats.

So basically Otis is 30 seconds faster than a typical club walker, while going uphill in full business attire and fighting mid-day traffic. I'm picturing him going full Malcolm in the Middle Hal one day soon.

I'm really good. It may be the thing I'm best at.

 

[flapgreen]

Is this the thread where we brag about how great of shape we're in?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

you'd need to shave nearly 30 seconds off each 400 meters if you were on a track. Gonna be tough.

He'd only need to shave off 15sec per lap (1mi ~ 1600m).

doh! i read that as 11:58

 

[flapgreen]

I'm 5'11", 180 lb. Decent shape. 1 mile is a long distance to run..... Ugh.... I say less than 10%.

I agree. I am 5'11", 190 and I don't think I can run a mile without stopping. Maybe if I was going real slow. I lift weights and appear to be in good physical shape, but I never train for cardio.

Congratulations, you only have a few years left to live.

 

[Ned]

Is this the thread where we brag about how great of shape we're in?

Flex for us, Drama.

 

[chauncey]

The % who can run a 10 minute mile is probably very close to the % who are not obese.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Is this the thread where we brag about how great of shape we're in?

It doesn't appear that way

 

[FUBAR]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

I don't think it's possible to get up to 6mph without exceeding walking formation. If I walk 4.5 on a treadmill, I'm definitely maxing out before I have to convert to a jog.

USATF speed walking championships / records disagrees.

http://www.usatf.org/statistics/records/view.asp?division=american&location=road&age=open&sport=RW

 

[Ned]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

I don't think it's possible to get up to 6mph without exceeding walking formation. If I walk 4.5 on a treadmill, I'm definitely maxing out before I have to convert to a jog.

USATF speed walking championships / records disagrees.

http://www.usatf.org/statistics/records/view.asp?division=american&location=road&age=open&sport=RW

I'll never forget when I was at the Penn Relays for my Sr. year in HS and saw the speed walkers. Friggin' HS aged kids walking a 5K in 25-26mins. Blew my mind...........

 

[Ghost Rider]

Doing it once? Probably a lot, although many'd probably have a heart attack on the spot as soon as they are finished.

Doing it regularly? Probably around 10%, give or take.

 

[TheIronSheik]

I own a car.

I thought you leased?

I own a bunch of Hot Wheels.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

The % who can run a 10 minute mile is probably very close to the % who are not obese.

It's got to be more than that. I'm obese and I can run significantly faster than a 10 minute mile.

 

[NutterButter]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

Pretty ####### awesome if you actually went out and did this

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

I own a car.

I thought you leased?

I own a bunch of Hot Wheels.

Like this one?

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FsA3W9IHHDiI%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsA3W9IHHDiI&h=720&w=1280&tbnid=TLR0ywBsWdFgwM%3A&zoom=1&q=honda%20crv%20matchbox%20car&docid=wZQfe3oE0W50hM&ei=uC2GU5GxMtKlqAaPwoH4DQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CDYQMygAMAA&iact=rc&uact=3&page=1&start=0&ndsp=18

 

[TheIronSheik]

I own a car.

I thought you leased?

I own a bunch of Hot Wheels.

Like this one?

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FsA3W9IHHDiI%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsA3W9IHHDiI&h=720&w=1280&tbnid=TLR0ywBsWdFgwM%3A&zoom=1&q=honda%20crv%20matchbox%20car&docid=wZQfe3oE0W50hM&ei=uC2GU5GxMtKlqAaPwoH4DQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CDYQMygAMAA&iact=rc&uact=3&page=1&start=0&ndsp=18

Is that a crossover?

 

[TheIronSheik]

What are thoughts on 40 YO women who could do this?

 

[Timmay]

What are thoughts on 40 YO women who could do this?

My 25 YO gf pats herself on the back if she can accomplish a 12 minute mile. Im sure 40 YO women are much worse.

 

[Otis]

Is this the thread where we brag about how great of shape we're in?

No there are other threads for that. This is for bragging about how good we are at walking.

 

[Otis]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

Pretty ####### awesome if you actually went out and did this

Swear it.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I'm actually a really fast walker. I wouldn't be stunned if I could almost walk a 10 minute mile. Seriously.

You're tall so probably have a long stride but jump on a treadmill and set it to 6mph.

BRB

Can we get a video of the attempt?

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

Pretty ####### awesome if you actually went out and did this

Swear it.

Did you then run the mile back to work?

 

[Yankee23Fan]

I did a 5K at the gym today. Took me 50 minutes. At this moment in my fat life I can't see going any faster.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I did a 5K at the gym today. Took me 50 minutes. At this moment in my fat life I can't see going any faster.

The fact that you did 5K is still pretty good. Just your motivation alone puts you ahead of 80% of the population.

 

[Fiddles]

The 1st mile? Sure. The 2nd mile? Nope.

This is me.

 

[Black Box]

Sorry, couldn't video on such short notice.

10:58:07. That's an unofficial mile per Google Maps, and terrible conditions -- i.e., in dress shoes and suit, and the course was along 5th and 6th Ave. in NYC (partly uphill), littered with schlubby tourists and traffic. On an ideal straight/flat course and pro day conditions, without obstacles and in sneakers, I bet I crack 10mins.

Sounds like you need to work on your vision on this particular course.

 

[5Rings]

I'm 5'11", 180 lb. Decent shape. 1 mile is a long distance to run..... Ugh.... I say less than 10%.

I agree. I am 5'11", 190 and I don't think I can run a mile without stopping. Maybe if I was going real slow. I lift weights and appear to be in good physical shape, but I never train for cardio.

You need more size if you want to be a weightlifter. PM Woz for tips.

 

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at people saying 40-50%

10-15%..... 20% is about as likely as single digits.