What is a fairly fast time to run the mile?

Answer 1

It really depends on your age and weight. But if you're in reasonably good shape and run on a regular basis, I would say in about 9-10 minutes. The military requires women to run a mile in 10 minutes and they are pretty fit.

Answer 2

Completely depends on height, weight, stride-length, and athletic condition... I ran track from 7th grade through 12th (I'm 23 yrs old now) - so I might not have the most up-to-date insight:

An average, acceptable mile time in a competetive environment is in the 7 - 7.5 minute range. Anything from 8 - 9 minutes is not ideal for competition, but still healthy! :-)

6.5 - 7 minutes is great.

6 - 6.5 is exceptional.

Anything below a 6 minute mile for women means they are in top physical condition, and have a ton of stamina. :-) If a girl runs a mile in the 5 minute range, they are capable of breaking school records. My best mile time ever was a 6:42. Around average for a junior high meet.

Answer 3

5:00 - 6:00 will give you respect from average people.

Answer 4

The fastest mile ever run was 3 minutes 43 seconds.