I recently started doing 5 mile runs three times a week to improve my stamina. i used to do 3 mile runs but then I just stopped my routine pretty much during the summer.

I can usually do 5 in around 40-42 mins.

Basically I wanna see how far I have to go to get up to standard. For guys who do this sort of distance regularly whats the average time you hit usually?

On a good jogging pace, my miles last about 6 1/2 to 7 minutes. So a 5 mile run would be around 30 to 35ish.

So its fair to say I have a bit to go.

What I'm tryin to do at the moment is start at a fairly slow pace and build it up throughout the run so I'm running my fastest during the last mile. Does that have any benefit? or should I just try and stick to a solid pace the whole way through?

So its fair to say I have a bit to go.

What I'm tryin to do at the moment is start at a fairly slow pace and build it up throughout the run so I'm running my fastest during the last mile. Does that have any benefit? or should I just try and stick to a solid pace the whole way through?

I do this, because it takes time for your body to warn up and settle into the movement.

I do a similar run to you and I am aiming for 30min also.

I usually try to stick to a pace, and once you build up you'll be able to pick your pace up. Maybe do some 3 mile runs first at a higher pace?

I run 6 miles in roughly 45 minutes.

I read a cool book about running last week, it's called "what I talk about when I talk about running" by Haruki Murakami. He's an awesome author whou just happens to love long distance running, the book is about his love of running, it's inspirational I felt like going for a long run after so I tried and was knackered after about 25 mins.

I run 6 miles in roughly 45 minutes.

Same cuzz.

35 minutes I would say is quite good.

I used to run 4.5m in under 33 and a half minutes.
It was a f-----g graft though.

I recently started doing 5 mile runs three times a week to improve my stamina. i used to do 3 mile runs but then I just stopped my routine pretty much during the summer.

I can usually do 5 in around 40-42 mins.

Basically I wanna see how far I have to go to get up to standard. For guys who do this sort of distance regularly whats the average time you hit usually?


Any young athlete should be able to do 35 minutes or less.

Any young athlete should be able to do 35 minutes or less.

agreed, 30 minutes is a good time. Anything longer isn't good. 6 minute mile should be your pace.

I think it's best to run the same speed throughout. I think you burn more calories if your heartrate is raised to a regular bpm for a long period of time. How quickly you can run x amount of miles doesn't really matter, it's how long you are running for which makes the difference.

The purpose is to get in better shape not to try to get ripped. You dont get points or knock outs by being ripped.

A 5 mile jog for me would take 40 minutes. I could run about 36minutes pushing it.

when i was in full time training for my athletics club...i was doin 8 miles in just under an hour...i run the 100 and 200 so i know and hour is a **** time for 8 miles...but i is just to build my stamina up a bit!

i run the 100 in 10.21 btw.

i run the 100 in 10.21 btw.

Pah, I can do it in less than that. (If I was on a bike with a rolling start.)

The purpose is to get in better shape not to try to get ripped. You dont get points or knock outs by being ripped.

Who said it's for boxing?? The guy just wants to run, I would imagine it's to lose weight or get in better shape/tone.

I think it's best to run the same speed throughout. I think you burn more calories if your heartrate is raised to a regular bpm for a long period of time. How quickly you can run x amount of miles doesn't really matter, it's how long you are running for which makes the difference.

I would say it's both really .Some of them workouts on the tradmills don't raise your heart rate enough .But look at the size difference in the olympic sprinter compared to the long distance runner .It proves that long running shifts more calories .

Who said it's for boxing?? The guy just wants to run, I would imagine it's to lose weight or get in better shape/tone.


I just assumed it was for boxing since we're in a boxing forum not a runners forum.

whats a good time for a 5 mile run?

just after taking a massive dump is a good time

im not there yet, but 5 miles in 30 minutes is my goal- steady 6 minute miles. i am at 4 miles in just under 30 minutes when i'm in good shape, so i have a ways to go. im coming off an ankle sprain though, so im just getting back into my roadwork. did 3 miles today in 23 and change which is kinda weak, but i am not pushin it too hard yet...

I read a cool book about running last week, it's called "what I talk about when I talk about running" by Haruki Murakami. He's an awesome author whou just happens to love long distance running, the book is about his love of running, it's inspirational I felt like going for a long run after so I tried and was knackered after about 25 mins.

wow. i never heard of this book and i love marukami. i read norwegian wood, kafka on the shore, after the quake ( a short stories compilation), the wind-up bird chronicle, and sputnik sweetheart. i have to find this book! thanks!

I'll probably start upping my pace a little bit. I need to build my stamina because (its not strictly for boxing) I do kyokushin and I have a competition and grading coming up in the next couple of months and for the competition i want to have ridiculous stamina to wear down my opponent to always keep him on the back foot. i could potentially be fighting 5 times (if I am as good as I think I am) so i want to be the freshest guy there come the end.

I broke my finger and fractured a rib over the summer so my usual routine pretty much ground to a halt over the summer, but now I have a clean bill of health i want to advance my cardio workout. Its amazing how 2 month of downtime decreases your fitness. **** I found easy a few months back i struggle with now. I do the 5 miles 3 times a week by the middle of November I wanna be hitting under 35 by the looks of it!

I currently do 3 mile in just under 20mins but I try and do it at a fast pace. My run is just around the local park and country lane, getting abit too muddy at the moment.

My mile run's i run at a fast pace, but my long distance run's (3 or more mile's) i go at a good steady pace. It takes me about 30 minutes for a 3 mile run but i think you can even jog slow for your long distance run's in boxing. as long as you do your mile run's fast.

Any young athlete should be able to do 35 minutes or less.

I dont know about that keeping that pace is hard for alot of people

I dont know about that keeping that pace is hard for alot of people

You build up to it slowly. Just keep plodding away and you'll get fitter and faster. Whenever peopel hear 5miles a day or 1000 press ups they all get scared like it has to be done overnight!

the best tiem to run will be different for everyone. i prefer early morning when you just wake up and can hear the birds sing. it boosts my energy for the day and I feel refreshed. :friday:

I dont know about that keeping that pace is hard for alot of people

He said ATHLETE not PEOPLE, theres a big difference. Most PEOPLE dont have the balls to work hard if theyre not getting paid and even then theyll slack off when nobodies looking.

Theres people that box and then theres athletes that box. The real difference between the two is the athletes bust theyre ass when nobodies looking an keep pushing themselves past their comfort zone. Thats why athletes can do such awesome ****.

The people just try to LOOK like theyre working hard (when somebody is watching) and lack the integrity & guts to do all the stuff athletes do that hurts, without having others cheer them on.