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

[Otis]

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.

I'm like Barry Sanders the way I see holes forming.

 

[icecat4270]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

 

[Norman Paperman]

All depends - whats at the finish line, and who/what is chasing me?

 

[AAABatteries]

As long as I can run then walk then run again I could do a mile in 10 minutes. If you require that people actually "run" the entire mile it makes the % lower than if you just have to cover 1 mile in 10 minutes. I'm not sure it drops the number a lot but I think the walk breaks are important for folks who don't run often.

 

[Drifter]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

 

[gadkins]

6'1 247lbs. 40 year old here, I can average 10 minutes for 3 miles.

 

[Joe T]

50% sounds about right for a single mile.

Agree with this analysis.

 

[chauncey]

All depends - whats at the finish line, and who/what is chasing me?

Exactly. Dogs, bees, cops, angry boyfriend/husband chasing me and pretty sure I could clock a mile in under 6 min.

 

[Nugget]

I figure 50% would pull a hammy in the first 200 yards.

 

[Jayrod]

10 minutes is a very light jog speed. Basically just a notch above a fast walk. Either that or you do a fast jog for a bit and then walk and then jog, etc.

Overweight people can even do this. To keep someone from doing this it would take either severe obesity, some kind of disability or a cardiovascular limitation.

I voted 40-50%

 

[icecat4270]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

 

[NutterButter]

All depends - whats at the finish line, and who/what is chasing me?

Exactly. Dogs, bees, cops, angry boyfriend/husband chasing me and pretty sure I could clock a mile in under 6 min.

How about if you don't make it, someone you love is killed. That motivation enough?

 

[Drifter]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

 

[Ned]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

That's because you're trying to keep up with the belt vs. pushing off the street. May sound trivial, but it's a big difference.

 

[FUBAR]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

That's because you're trying to keep up with the belt vs. pushing off the street. May sound trivial, but it's a big difference.

That, and no wind resistance, no incline unless you set it to one, etc.

 

[NREC34]

I did a 5k today for this event my company is having to kickoff a thing called Global Corporate Challenge. Anyone else in this? I did it in 36:10 which I'd like to get down to at least 30 eventually.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

Treadmill speed is a joke. When I was in shape, I could easily crank the treadmill to 10 and hammer out five, 6 minute miles with no difficulty at all. It was really really hard to match that on actual ground.

 

[Joe T]

I did a 5k today for this event my company is having to kickoff a thing called Global Corporate Challenge. Anyone else in this? I did it in 36:10 which I'd like to get down to at least 30 eventually.

The good news is you would probably beat Otis by 3 minutes.

 

[flapgreen]

at people saying 40-50%

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

5% at best if we're talking about the entire population

 

[BassNBrew]

at people saying 40-50%

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

5% at best if we're talking about the entire population

Not per the US Army stats.

 

[flapgreen]

at people saying 40-50%

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

5% at best if we're talking about the entire population

Not per the US Army stats.

The Army keeps up with how fast the general population can run? That's really strange.

 

[Drifter]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

That's because you're trying to keep up with the belt vs. pushing off the street. May sound trivial, but it's a big difference.

That, and no wind resistance, no incline unless you set it to one, etc.

You guys have it backwards. I'm saying that 10 mph running or 4.5 mph walking is very much harder to maintain on the treadmill than it is if you are using google or a distance app to measure pace on the street.

 

[Drifter]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

Treadmill speed is a joke. When I was in shape, I could easily crank the treadmill to 10 and hammer out five, 6 minute miles with no difficulty at all. It was really really hard to match that on actual ground.

Not on the treadmills I'm using. 10mph on that thing feels like a sprint

 

[BassNBrew]

at people saying 40-50%

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

5% at best if we're talking about the entire population

Not per the US Army stats.

The Army keeps up with how fast the general population can run? That's really strange.

Decades ago I remember them having a fitness booklet for the general population that my dad had. We spent millions teaching Moroccans to make pottery, why would you be surprised about this?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

Treadmill speed is a joke. When I was in shape, I could easily crank the treadmill to 10 and hammer out five, 6 minute miles with no difficulty at all. It was really really hard to match that on actual ground.

Not on the treadmills I'm using. 10mph on that thing feels like a sprint

i was definitely running at a serious clip on the treadmill. what i'm saying is that it's much much harder to maintain the same speed outside on real ground. the 10mph on a treadmill is easier to maintain than 10 mph on a track/asphalt/etc

 

[(HULK)]

A ten minute mile is slow. Basically a jog. I haven't run in over a decade (since I left the army) and Id bet a small fortune I could run a sub 8 minute mile after eating 4 full racks of ribs. I'm 37.

 

[Drifter]

Just did a mile out and a mile back walking at a fairly brisk pace. Not race walking just not a meandering walk.

On the way out 13:38 with small hills but definitely trending downhill. Didn't have to stop for traffic at all.

On the way back 13:59 with no traffic delays.

I'm definitely not in good shape right now 6'2 230 with beer weight around the middle but I usually walk if I'm going somewhere close to home < 2 miles and won't be carrying a lot of stuff back. I also have on again off again workouts including jump rope and riding a bike so I'm not completely out of shape but not in good shape.

Tried jogging once about a year ago but it just killed my knees especially going downhill so I'm not anxious to try jogging again until I shed some of this weight.

People's estimates of what a mile is even with gps devices is typically not accurate. Do the same on a treadmill. You'll be surprised at how much faster those paces are than what you think they are. The differences here between people saying 4.5 mph is a fast pace vs those saying their regular walking pace is 5 mph is the difference between people who evaluate based on treadmill speeds than those that say they just went outside and walked a "mile".

It did seem a little less than I would have thought. I mapped it on Google maps before I left so it was only accurate to 0.1 miles. Even just rounding up from .95 miles would add about another 45 seconds which is probably more reasonable. The time estimate on Google maps was 19 minutes.

I know from my own pacing on the street vs on the treadmill is that treadmill mph always seem much faster than what I as supposedly getting on the street.

Treadmill speed is a joke. When I was in shape, I could easily crank the treadmill to 10 and hammer out five, 6 minute miles with no difficulty at all. It was really really hard to match that on actual ground.

Not on the treadmills I'm using. 10mph on that thing feels like a sprint

i was definitely running at a serious clip on the treadmill. what i'm saying is that it's much much harder to maintain the same speed outside on real ground. the 10mph on a treadmill is easier to maintain than 10 mph on a track/asphalt/etc

True - but my point is that what most people come in here posting about is not a true 10 mph or a true 4.5 mph. They are walking .8 miles and saying - "I walked a 12 minute mile"

 

[(HULK)]

A ten minute mile is slow. Basically a jog. I haven't run in over a decade (since I left the army) and Id bet a small fortune I could run a sub 8 minute mile after eating 4 full racks of ribs. I'm 37.

More info.I'm 6'4", 225 lbs, never do cardio if I can help it, I only lift weights, and used to run 2 miles in about 12:40 in my 20s.

I'm dead certain I could run a ten minute mile through sand with both of my daughters riding piggy back. And then cartwheel across the finish line.

If you're a 40 year old male without a debilitating injury and you can't run 1 mile in ten minutes you should be ashamed of yourself. It should be easy as pie.

 

[belljr]

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

meh by technical measurements I am obese 5'9" 195.I used to be in great shape. I'm 42 and just started working out again. I could do this easily.

 

[TxBuckeye]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

 

[belljr]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

i ran 3.2 miles in 32 minutes 3 months ago. Pretty sure I could bang out a mile

 

[(HULK)]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

I disagree. I don't run anymore because I hate it, but I ran enough in the past to know what a ten minute mile is and that I could do it easily.

 

[bostonfred]

All depends - whats at the finish line, and who/what is chasing me?

Exactly. Dogs, bees, cops, angry boyfriend/husband chasing me and pretty sure I could clock a mile in under 6 min.

How about if you don't make it, someone you love is killed. That motivation enough?

do I get to pick who it is?

 

[Quez]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

I disagree. I don't run anymore because I hate it, but I ran enough in the past to know what a ten minute mile is and that I could do it easily.

Would you have to stop, or would you just go at a really slow pace? It is pretty difficult to just go out and run at a standard jog for an entire mile if you haven't done it in a while.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I run 6 miles every other day in roughly 45 minutes.

I'd say the average 40 year old could only run a 10 minute mile if they were forced to and it wouldn't be pretty (or healthy).

45 minutes, eh? Not bad if that includes stopping to take a leak.

Its hilly!

 

[avoiding injuries]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

I disagree. I don't run anymore because I hate it, but I ran enough in the past to know what a ten minute mile is and that I could do it easily.

Would you have to stop, or would you just go at a really slow pace? It is pretty difficult to just go out and run at a standard jog for an entire mile if you haven't done it in a while.

Haha... Stop? Slow?He said he's going through sand while giving two people a piggy back ride and cartwheeling over the finish line.

 

[Otis]

If you say "I could easily do this" but haven't actually done it, then you are pretty much full of ####.

I PRACTICALLY WALKED A 10 MINUTE MILE TODAY.

IN A SUIT AND DRESS SHOES, THROUGH CROWDS.

 

[Quez]

But you have already stated you are tall and an above avg walker.

 

[Otis]

But you have already stated you are tall and an above avg walker.

Above average? Dude, I two-stride past the above average walkers, sneer at them as I'm passing, and step right into the lane in front of them to let them know who's boss.

 

[Quez]

But you have already stated you are tall and an above avg walker.

Above average? Dude, I two-stride past the above average walkers, sneer at them as I'm passing, and step right into the lane in front of them to let them know who's boss.

NY must suck for being an elite walker. I can't stand walking in large crowds like at Disney. I would get sidewalk rage if I did that everyday.

 

[Otis]

But you have already stated you are tall and an above avg walker.

Above average? Dude, I two-stride past the above average walkers, sneer at them as I'm passing, and step right into the lane in front of them to let them know who's boss.

NY must suck for being an elite walker. I can't stand walking in large crowds like at Disney. I would get sidewalk rage if I did that everyday.

It's actually the best place to train. People darting in all directions, I seriously believe I have NFL RB caliber vision and make some sick cuts.

 

[Annyong]

@ above average walker

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Are there any girls watching? 'Cause I might might might be able to come in at 9:59 if that were the case.

Hopefully a vomit bucket and oxygen tent would be waiting at the finish line. And a cigarette/Miller Lite combination please.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

But you have already stated you are tall and an above avg walker.

Above average? Dude, I two-stride past the above average walkers, sneer at them as I'm passing, and step right into the lane in front of them to let them know who's boss.

NY must suck for being an elite walker. I can't stand walking in large crowds like at Disney. I would get sidewalk rage if I did that everyday.

It's actually the best place to train. People darting in all directions, I seriously believe I have NFL RB caliber vision and make some sick cuts.

Rookie, please. When I was a barback, I could do what you do, faster than you, while carrying four cases of beer.

:chestpuff:

 

[BassNBrew]

Geez…the walking nerds are out in force.

 

[(HULK)]

I could run a mile of stairs in ten minutes, while whistling.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

10 minutes is not a slow mile. There are a bunch of fit 40 year olds who can do it in 6, but I'm willing to bet a majority couldn't in 10. There's a lot of fatasses in this country.

No kidding. In high school basketball preseason, we had to have everyone break a 10 minute mile after a full practice. Granted we had been through a 90-120 minute practice, but there were times that a few of us didn't make it.

Pretty good shape 15-17 year olds. So I put down 10 - 20%.

 

[TheIronSheik]

I own a gun, just in case anyone asks me to run.

 

[Mark Davis]

Yeah take a good look around when you're out in the general public. No way it's 50%.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Did another 5k today. 50 minutes. Still way too fat.