What is the fastest mile WR?

The world record in the mile run is the fastest time set by a runner in the middle-distance
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Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event.
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is the official body which oversees the records. Hicham El Guerrouj is the current men's record holder with his time of 3:43.13, while Sifan Hassan has the women's record of 4:12.33.
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What is Usain Bolt's 1 mile time?

His world record 100-meter dash stands at 9.58 seconds, or 27.73 miles per hour, which would translate to a 2 minute, 9.8-second mile.
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Is a 7 minute mile possible?

Bagging a 7 minute mile is a great goal for the recreational runner. It is fast, but with determination and hard work, it can be an achievable and rewarding goal. And a mile is a satisfying distance to race.
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Is a 5 minute mile fast?

A 5-minute mile isn't just another number. Like many other benchmarks, five minutes for a mile is what many would say define a serious runner. To break it, you'll need to combine solid speed with a strong endurance base. To get there, you need to be willing to follow the right training approach.
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What is the WR mile time?

According to Guinness World Records, the fastest mile time by a male athlete is 3 minutes 43.13 seconds. It was achieved by two-time Olympic medalist Hicham El Guerrouj, representing Morocco in Rome on July 7, 1999. The fastest run mile by a female athlete is 4 minutes 12.33 seconds.
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1 Mile World Record 3:43:13 Hicham el Guerrouj



Is a 6 minute mile quick?

Running a 6 minute mile is recognized as a true test of a recreational runner. It is fast, but not elite fast. And, if given the will and dedication, many can achieve it.
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Is a 3 minute mile possible?

A sub-three-minute mile, though? That is scientifically and physiologically impossible. Roger Bannister - 3:59.4 Roger Bannister trained specifically to break the four-minute barrier in 1954 and used Chris Chataway and Chris Brasher as pacesetters.
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Is a 20 minute mile slow?

A brisk walking pace can range from 13 to 20 minutes per mile, or from 3.0 mph to 4.5 mph. At this pace, you should be breathing noticeably harder, but able to speak in full sentences. If your walking pace is 20 minutes per mile, it may be either fast enough to be moderate-intensity exercise or too slow.
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Can a 50 year old run a 5 minute mile?

But to do it at 50—that would be gigantic. A little research revealed that each year about 15 Americans over age 50 run a mile in under 5 minutes or the 1500m under 4:40, an equivalent effort in the more common metric distance.
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How hard is a 9 minute mile?

How fast is a 9 minute mile really? The 9-minute mile pace works out at 5.35 min/km, around 6.7 miles per hour, or 10.7 km per hour – it should feel like a fast jog. Most novice runners find it easy enough to hit this pace, but holding it for 9 minutes can take some training!
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How hard is an 8 minute mile?

Is an 8 minute mile good? Yes! Running an 8 minute mile is seen as a challenging but achievable goal for many runners. On average, it takes a relatively fit, non-competitive runner 9 to 10 minutes to run a mile.
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How hard is a 10 minute mile?

Running a 10 minute mile is far from slow. Most beginner runners start out with an average pace between 12 – 14 minutes per mile. In long distance races, a majority of finishers complete races with a pace that is greater than 10 minutes per mile.
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How fast can LeBron run a mile?

Today, though, LeBron posted a workout video that lead some folks at Citius Mag to ask the question every runner has asked about other professional athletes since the beginning of time: how fast could LeBron run a mile? Here is my answer: LeBron James could run at least a 4:40 mile.
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Can you run a mile in 4 minutes?

A four-minute mile is the completion of a mile run (1609 m) in four minutes or less. It was first achieved in 1954 by Roger Bannister, at age 25, in 3:59.4. As of April 2021, the "four-minute barrier" has been broken by 1,663 athletes, and is now a standard of professional middle distance runners in several cultures.
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What pace is a 15 minute mile?

Brisk Walking Speeds

You will probably have to walk at a pace of 4 miles per hour (a 15-minute mile) or faster to get into the zone. This is equivalent to 6.4 kilometers per hour. To achieve a 15-minute mile walking pace, you will need to walk at 4 to 5 miles per hour (6.4 to 8 kilometers per hour).
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Is a 4 minute mile hard?

Running a 4-minute mile is an incredible feat, and one not too many people can boast. To accomplish it, runners must maintain an average speed of 15 miles per hour, and it takes serious strength and endurance to do that.
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How many miles is 10,000 steps?

An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile and 10,000 steps would be almost 5 miles.
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Is 17 minutes good for a mile?

While optimal speeds vary with each individual's age and fitness, a pace below 20 minutes per mile is generally considered average, and below 18 minutes per miles is brisk.
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How hard is a 7 minute mile?

7 minutes is a relatively good time to run a mile in. If you are new to running then it's an excellent time. Taking a look at the average times for different genders and experience levels can help you determine if it's good for you!
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How rare is a 4 minute mile?

Only 1,497 humans have ever broken the 4-minute mile — and I'm one of them. There are few events in the sport of track and field that people understand like the mile. Even people who know very little about track, know that it takes an extraordinary effort to break four minutes over the 1,609-metre race.
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What is a fast high school mile?

Mile Times for Teens

In most parts of the U.S., high school boys who can run a sub-4:00 mile can be very competitive on the high school track and cross country teams (the most elite can run an under-3:60 mile). The same is true for high school girls who can run a sub-5:00 mile (the fastest times are below 4:40).
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How fast is a 3 minute mile?

A three minute mile would be at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
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How many MPH is a 8 minute mile?

An 8-minute mile is also the equivalent of running 7.5 miles per hour, or 12 kilometres per hour.
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Is 13 minutes slow for a mile?

A comfortably fast walk is around 15 minutes per mile. You don't need to break into a run until you're going faster than 15 minutes per mile. A new runner can shoot for 12 to 13 minute pace per mile as a good range to start off with, with walk breaks structured in.
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