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Dec 27, 2024
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Bar7h
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That’s lofty, but it sounds like you might be up for it. At 50, I feel pretty good about myself to hit 6:30.
At 5:15 I would think you would be in the top 1% for your age. Even at 6:00 you’re probably in the top 1%
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I’m turning 48 in a couple of weeks and decided it would be “fun” to train to run the fastest mile I can
Nigel Saladu
All-American
12/27/24 10:35pm
What’s your guess for your current mile time?
Dr MoBYU
12/27/24 10:37pm
6:00ish
Nigel Saladu
12/27/24 10:42pm
Pretty fast already!
Dr MoBYU
12/27/24 11:19pm
Plot twist: Nigel tweaks or pulls his hammy on NYE and decides the whole thing was a terrible idea.
byujacob
12/27/24 10:38pm
Seems like a best case there. Watch out for that Achilles tendon.
jollaksentie
12/28/24 6:28am
Are you actively running if not be careful not to over push
franklyvulgar
12/27/24 10:39pm
I’ll hit 1800 miles this year. So, yeah.
Nigel Saladu
12/27/24 10:41pm
Oh man I was really hoping you hadn’t been working outand wasn’t in the best of
Tim Riggins
12/27/24 10:53pm
Do you currently run and in decent shape? 5:15 might take years or be impossible
Chester Copperpot
12/27/24 10:42pm
You could very well be right. I’m genuinely curious to see how fast I can get with specific training. The most specific
Nigel Saladu
12/27/24 10:46pm
I see you are a runner. Good luck. I bet you can get there.
Chester Copperpot
12/27/24 10:49pm
Thanks!
Nigel Saladu
12/27/24 11:00pm
I would guess a HS track would facilitate your fastest time. And yes that is a very lofty goal.
RdF3
12/27/24 10:44pm
A 5 hour mile?
WJCougar
12/27/24 10:46pm
Litterally tried that this year, the best I could muster was a 5:34 1500m and
ABCoug
12/27/24 10:50pm
That’s lofty, but it sounds like you might be up for it. At 50, I feel pretty good about myself to hit 6:30.
Bar7h
12/27/24 11:10pm
Man how awesome. I have dreams about running. Such a cool feeling you take for granted.
KYU
12/27/24 11:15pm
Watch the hammies!
ovalY
12/28/24 12:30am
Good for you! I hope you make it. I will certainly be pulling for you.
Marathon Man
12/28/24 12:31am
Enjoy your torn hamstring
WDaddy
12/28/24 6:31am
What’s the fastest mile you’ve ever run?
CrimWalCoug
12/28/24 7:55am
5:53. But that was mid-run on a longer run and without any specific training for a fast mile.
Nigel Saladu
12/28/24 12:27pm
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