Is 10 miles in 2 hours good?

Because most runners fall within the 6-12 minutes per mile pace, running 10 miles usually takes between 1-2 hours for most runners, although there's plenty of variability on either end of that.
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How long does the average 10 mile race take?

"But for the average runner, it's more like a short half marathon." This dichotomy is due to the different amount of time each takes to race 10 miles: 45 to 50 minutes for national-class runners, but over an hour for the rest of the pack.
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How many miles can you run in 2 hours?

As a general rule, the average person can run around 6-7 miles in an hour, this works out at around 10 minutes per mile. Depending on your current level of health, you may be able to run for longer or shorter distances than this.
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How long does it take an athlete to run 10 miles?

Average 10 Miles speed: Based on the average runner's mile speed, we can calculate that the average 10 miles speed is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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How many calories does 10 miles burn?

Overall, you can expect to burn on average between 600-1,200 calories when walking 10 miles, depending on several factors.
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Can you walk 10 miles without training?

How Far Is Too Far? Most people whose feet are not prepared by being toughened up on previous walks will have blisters by 10 or 12 miles. If you are going to walk more than 6 miles, you should prepare by steadily increasing mileage by 1 mile per week or 2 miles every two weeks.
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What happens to your body after a 10 mile run?

Your heart will get stronger. Your muscular endurance will improve as mitochondria (the 'powerhouse' of your cells) increase in size and number, and the capillaries that deliver blood to your muscles grow. Your very ability to breath – or your 'ventilatory capacity' – will improve as you work your respiratory muscles.
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What is a good 10 mile pace?

Generally, you'll run a 10-mile race about 55-65 seconds per mile slower than a mile race, or 20 seconds faster than a marathon. If you usually run the marathon at eight minute/mile pace, for example, you can expect to handle 7:40 minute/ mile pace during a 10-miler. 5.
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Is 2 hours of running too much?

Is it good to run for 2 hours? As a general rule, 2-hour runs are good for experienced runners as long as the pace of running is in line with their current fitness level and capabilities. It is also important to consider the necessary recovery time and make sure that the 2-hour run fits the overall training plan.
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What happens to your body when you run for 2 hours?

You will probably see the following changes: You will likely lose weight. After the first 30 minutes of running, your body gets low on glycogen, and switches more to blood fat for energy, which in turn draws stored fat into the blood stream. Also, your metabolism will be higher for half a day or so.
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What are the benefits of running 10 miles?

It will help take your body into a much healthier state: Ten-milers will not only do wonders for your leg muscle strength, but for your heart. Increasing your endurance and challenging yourself to a distance your body isn't used to will keep your body adapting for the better making your body and health much stronger.
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What is a 10 mile run called?

It can be held on a road course or on a running track. Also referred to as a 10-miler or 10 miles run, it is a relatively common distance in countries that use the mile as a unit of measure. Ten miles is roughly an intermediate distance between the 10K run and the half marathon (21.1 km).
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Can anyone run 10 miles?

"Anyone can run a 10-miler with the right training," Collins says. "Even if someone has never even done more than two miles in their life, they may not be getting to a marathon anytime soon, but a 10-miler is a kind of good magic distance that you can actually shoot for in a reasonable amount of time."
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Is 10 miles a long run?

The long run is generally anything from 5 to 25 miles and sometimes beyond. Typically if you are training for a marathon your long run may be up to 20 miles. If you're training for a half it may be 10 miles, and 5 miles for a 10k. In most cases, you build your distance week by week.
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How can I improve my 10 mile time?

How to prepare for your first 10 mile run
  1. Build wisely. Plan a long run every other weekend (add a half mile to the distance each time). ...
  2. Move slowly. Your long-run pace should be one to two minutes per mile slower than your short-run pace. ...
  3. Add fuel. ...
  4. Recover right. ...
  5. Beat the boredom.
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Does running tone your butt?

The muscles which are used to power you through your run are quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and glutes. Regular running will definitely get you a toned, fit body including a firm butt. However running per se will not make your butt bigger unless you specifically work out on your glutes.
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Are there junk miles in running?

It's the excess miles that don't produce any sort of physiological benefit. When you only need to run 18 miles to get those benefits, if you do a 22-miler, running four extra miles, those miles would be considered by most runners, junk miles. They don't serve any purpose.
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Will running slim my legs?

Yes, running can help to make your legs skinnier, but not directly. Running burns calories, which can lead to overall weight loss throughout your entire body. This calorie deficit may reduce leg size, especially if you intentionally eat fewer calories than you burn.
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What is considered a long walk?

A long walk (at least 60 minutes)

Research has shown that regular walking (and the longer, the better) can also extend your life and stave off disease. And you're at significantly lower risk of injury compared with running.
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Is 10 miles a long way to walk?

Walking 10 miles a day takes a long time. There's no way around it. Even if you walk a very brisk 4.0 miles per hour pace (15 minutes per mile), it will take two and a half hours to walk 10 miles.
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How much is too much walking?

There is no set number of miles that is considered too much (or too little) for all walkers. However, it is wise to start with shorter walks and gradually increase mileage as fitness goals are met.
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