{"id":2841,"date":"2025-05-09T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T11:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=2841"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:39:38","slug":"this-is-how-long-it-should-take-to-run-a-mile-according-to-your-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/this-is-how-long-it-should-take-to-run-a-mile-according-to-your-age\/","title":{"rendered":"This is how long it should take to run a mile, according to your age"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Running<\/a> is a popular way to stay fit<\/a>, at any stage of life.<\/p>\n

In fact, Fauja Singh was 100-years-old when he became the oldest person to ever run<\/a> a marathon, having only picked up the sport at the age of 89. <\/p>\n

That said, how fast and efficiently you can run does naturally change as you get older<\/a>. And whether you prefer to stick to 5kms \u2014 or train for a longer race <\/a>\u2014 keeping an eye on your mile pace is a great way to measure your fitness, especially for beginners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When it comes to running, personal trainer and nutritionist Joseph Webb, tells Metro<\/strong>: \u2018Age can guide expectations, but with smart training and recovery<\/a>, you might surprise yourself at what you\u2019re capable of.’<\/p>\n

So, just how fast should you be able to run a mile according to your age?<\/p>\n

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Ages 20-39: 7-10 minutes<\/h2>\n

\u2018Average healthy adults in this bracket typically run a mile between seven to 10 minutes. Trained runners may push under six to seven minutes,\u2019 Joseph says. <\/p>\n

He adds that aerobic capacity (the amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise) is at its peak at this age, and you\u2019re also likely to have better joint and tendon resilience to support faster speeds. <\/p>\n

But how often should you be running? Joseph suggests three to five runs per week for most healthy adults is a good number, depending on their goals and experience. He advises a mix of long runs, moderate runs and interval speed sessions. <\/p>\n

\u2018Recovery is quicker in this age group,\u2019 he explains. \u2018There\u2019s potential to build a good aerobic base and speed.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ages 40-59: 9-12 minutes<\/h2>\n

A realistic time for runners in this age category to complete a mile is nine to 12 minutes. At this age, Joseph says that \u2018muscle mass and aerobic capacity naturally decline, unless you counteract with regular training\u2019. <\/p>\n

He adds: \u2018Recovery takes longer, but with consistency, many in their 40s-50s run similar times as those in their 30s.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Many runners feel inclined to push themselves to beat personal records and better their times. However, if you’re dealing with any of these issues, you might want to rethink your training.<\/p>\n