Before we answer this question, it is important to remember that there is no correct answer to this question.
Everyone is different, even those who are the same age and sex. We all have our own capabilities and limitations.
Given this, you should not compare yourself to others where possible - we are all on our own running journey!
With this in mind, there are average times available to look into. These average times can be helpful, especially if you want to take running more seriously.
By looking at the average times, you will be able to compare your time with others to see whether you are performing at a higher, lower, or average time.
There are many factors that you will need to take into consideration, such as sex and age.
While it is not the case in all situations, in general, men do tend to have a better average time per mile in comparison to women.
Here are the rough average speeds according to Healthline:
Men
- 16 - 25 - Around 9 minutes and 30 seconds
- 25 - 34 - Around 10 minutes and 10 seconds
- 35 - 49 - Up to 10 minutes and 50 seconds
- 50 - 99 - Up to 13 minutes and 50 seconds
Women
- 16 - 29 - Up to 12 minutes and 10 seconds
- 30 - 49 - Up to 12 minutes and 40 seconds
- 50 - 64 - Up to 14 minutes and 50 seconds
- 65 - 99 - Up to 16 minus and 15 seconds
As we have stated above, these are just rough averages to give you a better idea of the sort of times you may want to aim for when running.
However, there are different factors that will affect this. You may find that you will have a better average mile time on certain days in comparison to others. The more you train and run, typically the faster your average time will be.
Things such as injuries, the time of year, and where you are running are all factors that can influence your running time too.
What is an average 2-mile run time?
There are many factors that will influence how quickly you will be able to run 2 miles. Given this, you should not be too hard on yourself, if you are currently running below average. Practice will improve your running times.
On average, those who carry out training and are fairly healthy overall, can typically complete two miles of running in around 20 minutes.
This is the time of those who are not professionally trained and do not work out regularly.
If you are someone that does run occasionally and does go to the gym fairly often, it is likely that you will be able to run two miles in a far quicker time.
In this instance your time may range anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes. A fairly average running time for two miles is typically around 16 to 17 minutes.
However, if you are a seasoned runner, it is likely that your running time for two miles will be far higher than the times we have mentioned above, especially if you are a professional.
A very good two mile running time will typically be around 11 to 12 minutes.
Even so, there are many factors that you will need to consider and if you are female, it is likely that your average speed may be slightly lower in comparison to a male. The more you practice and run, the faster your time will be overall.
In addition to this, age will also play a part in your two-mile running time. As we get older, even if we are consistently training, our running times will become slower due to age.
What's a good time for a 3 mile run?
A good 3-mile running time will vary depending on the person. While there are averages that we can look into and discuss, you will know what is a good 3-mile run time for you.
In addition to this, factors such as age and sex will need to be taken into consideration.
On average, men will run faster than women, and as you get older your average running time will begin to decrease.
If you are running 3 miles in under 20 minutes, this is typically a sign that you are a very good runner and would be considered as a positive time.
This is particularly fast and better than the majority of people. Even if you are running 3 miles in 30 minutes, this is still something to be proud of.
The majority of runners that want to run quickly, but are not professionals will likely aim for around 20 minutes.
However, if you want to aim for a particularly impressive running time around 17 or 18 minutes should be your goal.
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