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I'm 5'2 too. But I'm all legs (about a 32 inch inseam). I'm working on my speed right now but I'd say I average about a 9:45-10.
posted 9 months ago
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5'1" - 10.20 on good days. On better days 10.15 On worse days 10.30.
Thing is I was faster. I think you have youth on your side. When I was your age i was running 7-8 min miles. :O)
posted 9 months ago
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I'm hardly "all" legs, but I feel like I longish legs for my height; took a quick check and my inseam is about 29 inches.
posted 9 months ago
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I am 5'10". I run a 4.9 sec 40 yard dash. I am not really "built for speed", but I want to meet the linebacker that thinks they can keep up with my jukes.
I can run up to a 5 min mile, but only for ONE mile. If I run 2 or more, then I have to run a 7:30-9:00 mie.
BTW my mother was a sprinter and STILL holds the records for fastes 100 meter and such for her high school...she's 5'2".
posted 9 months ago | edited 9 months ago
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5'7"ish at a 7:40-8:00 pace. Speed can be increased with practice and slight changes in breathing, running stance, and training.
posted 9 months ago
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I am 198 cm (6' 6"), with a long inseam (not measured though).
I can do a 5:25 min/km (Comes to around 8:30 min/mi) for a 10k distance.
But i dont think the height vs pace is a good comaprison to make. At first sight, it may seem that longer legs imply a longer stride and hence a faster speed. But u also have to consider that tall people are also much heavier, as bones weigh a lot :). Im am ~85 kg for example, enough for a 5' 2" person to be called obese for that weight. So moving the weight around is gonna be harder. And by biomechanics theories, a longer leg implies a lower natural stepping frequency (even if it were the same mass as the smaller one).
I have been looking to work the math and physics out, so that i have an answer, when i complete an ultramarathon, and people say "Ah! U have long legs. It must've been easy" (Well, they mean it in good homour, but yet, it would be good to have a nice reply)
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'8" and I train at 6 to 7:30 a mile.
Bonus: Haile Gebrselassie, current world record holder in the marathon, coming in at 5'5".
posted 9 months ago
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I strongly disagree that height has nothing to do with the speed. I will dispute anyone on this one. When I was in high school, my running idol was Zola Budd from South Africa. Check on her height. She is 5 feet and 2 inches and broke many records. She was one of my favorite runner that I watched for a long time.
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Samantha G. said:I'm hardly "all" legs, but I feel like I longish legs for my height; took a quick check and my inseam is about 29 inches.
Woohoo for long legged short girls! :)
posted 9 months ago
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I will make a confession here. I had a crush on Zola Budd back in high school. I just spilled it. Anyhoo, she ran in her first marathon (NYC) last year and made it under 3 hour.
http://newyorkcitymarathon.runnersworld.com/2008/11/zola-budd-runs.html
Do I qualify for a bonus point? Prize?
posted 9 months ago
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Joel: I will buy you an ice cream after a race!
posted 9 months ago
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"At 35K I saw my uncle from South Africa waving at me," she said. "He's been dead for 10 years, so I knew I was in trouble."
that is pretty funny!
posted 9 months ago
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5'7" on a good day. 10 miles in 60 minutes on a great day....
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'8" and I average 7ish miles for training runs and hopefully sub 6 for shorter races. I think my fastest mile time ever is just under 5?
I used to be a big Alan Webb fan - he's 5'5" to 5'7" - ran sub 4 in high school.
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Samantha G. said:Joel: I will buy you an ice cream after a race!
Wooohooo !!! I look forward to having an ice cream. Make sure it has those colorful sprinkle on it. Hee hee !
posted 9 months ago
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You got it!
posted 9 months ago
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I'm tall, but also a little on the heavy side. Would love to lose 15 pounds and then I'm sure i could get my times down even further...
6'1" - training pace is about 9:15. race pace is 8:00 - 9:00 depending on distance.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 6' 190# and probably one of my better runs was a ~7:30 pace for 13 miles. Don't count out the big guys.
posted 9 months ago
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I am 5'8 with short legs. I run anywhere from a 7 min- 8min pace for long runs, on short races (under 5 miles) I try to run 6-630 pace.
I do notice when I am running the shorter races and runnign fast that the taller runners seem to be moving their legs much slower than mine, that makes me jealous sometimes.
posted 9 months ago
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I am 5'2". i am not a distance runner, I have always been a sprinter(100,200 and 400 meters) and evan did the 100meter hurdles in Highs school. I usually run 5k's and run about 6.5 to 7 min mile. Which i think is pretty good. Anything longer than that and I am sure I am SLOW! my inseam is 30in.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'-7 1/2". Yes the 1/2" is important. I am currently training at 9:09 pace on a treadmill but am running 5Ks at a 8:05 pace.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'11"
Depending on race the distance, I average between 5:45 mile (5k) and a 7:15 mile. (marathon)
(does my 4:40 mile count) ;)posted 9 months ago
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I'm 6'2" and of moderate speed:
I usually train between 7:30 and 8:00 minute miles excluding speed training
5K: 6:35/mile
10K: 7:00/mile
1/2 marathon: 7:45/mileThis is after getting my weight down to 165, so weight for the tall person can truly affect speed...
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'11" and don't have a runner's build at all. I like to refer to it as a "skinny fat guy" build with muscular legs/calves.
I usually "settle in" to about a 7:00 - 7:10/mi pace on my non-specific workouts.
5k - 5:45/mi
10k - 6:20/mi
15k - 6:38/mi
Half-Mary - 7:00/mi
26.2 - I'll let ya know in October ;)posted 9 months ago
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Good luck Mike!
posted 9 months ago
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So interesting reading everyones stats!!
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'8".
My lifetime PRs: 1M in 5:19; 2M in 11:40; 5K in 18:53; 10K in 40:09. I'm a mere shadow of my former self, but that has nothing to do with being on the short side for an American man. And I know lots of (A) shorter people who are faster than me, (B) taller people who are faster than me, (C) shorter people who are slower than me, and (D) taller people who are slower than me.
Bonus: How about Dire Tune? She's also 5'2", so you're in good company.
There are LOTS of short world class distance runners. I don't know that being short is really an advantage in distance running, but neither is it a disadvantage.
posted 9 months ago | edited 9 months ago
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Okay, ice cream for everyone!
It's pretty inspirational to see someone 5'2" can run a 1:07 half marathon.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 6'0" and usually train between a 7:15 and 8:00 pace. A few years back (before I took some "time off" from running) I was closer to a 5:30-6:00 pace for training. I'm slowly working back down towards those times. Key word...SLOWLY!! :)
posted 9 months ago
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yikes I think so far I'm the shortest girl to reply - 5 feet even. I think I'm longer torso than legs but I wouldn't say that I'm disproportionate. a 5k, I can do 8:30 on a good day. 10k I'm probably 9:30 - 10:00.
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Mike L. said:I'm 5'11" and don't have a runner's build at all. I like to refer to it as a "skinny fat guy" build with muscular legs/calves. I usually "settle in" to about a 7:00 - 7:10/mi pace on my non-specific workouts. 5k - ... read more
WOW! and good luck!
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'3" and I avg 8:30-8:45 on 5k to half marathon.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 1,60m, or around 5'3", weighing in at 52kgs this morning, which I suppose is around 8,5 stone, which is something in pounds that I have no idea - why don't you people learn to use the metric system!?
I'm definitely built for speed, but for nothing that lasts for more than 30 seconds - to be female I have extremely explosive muscles, bulking up just by passing an olympic bar... Running thus takes decades, averaging 10k/h, at least after having cycled first.
Lauryn Williams - 5'3". My ideal, she's my height and my built too!
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Ellen K. said:I'm 1,60m, or around 5'3", weighing in at 52kgs this morning, which I suppose is around 8,5 stone, which is something in pounds that I have no idea - why don't you people learn to use the metric system!? I'm definitely built for speed, but ... read more
ROTFL Ellen, I know we're so backwards in the U.S. :)
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'8" but have a much longer torso than I do legs. I run around a 10:00 pace. I really dont think fast paces and taller people are that intertwined as my best friend is an inch taller than me and runs WAY faster than me.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm glad there are people like you who see this, and you are indeed the hope for the future - you can do something about it! :-)
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Stephanie Y. said:ROTFL Ellen, I know we're so backwards in the U.S. :)
Indeed you are, but I'm glad to see there are people like you who see this - you can make a difference! :-D
posted 9 months ago
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i'm 5'10 and 80% legs. my average pace is about 7:30-7:45 for relaxed/standard runs but if i work on more speedwork, i am sure i'd be quicker (btw: i plan on doing this soon.) too bad i was all anti-sports in high school b/c i have a feeling i could have conquered some serious hurdles with my bean stalk legs.
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Ellen K. said:Indeed you are, but I'm glad to see there are people like you who see this - you can make a difference! :-D
Ellen, I think you should blame the British. They gave us our systems of measurement. Nevermind the fact that they have moved on to the metric system. We are much more stubborn (and hence beat them in a couple wars.)
I'm 6'1" and about 175lbs (for Ellen - 1,85m, 79.4 kg) and run a sub 7 for races and a 7:20-7:45ish for most training runs.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'5" and my avg pace is probably around 9:00-9:30 while training and 8:00 while racing (middle distance like 10K and 1/2 marathon).
I don't think you should be considered with your height or body type. I've seen some tall lanking folks who mostly run slowly. It depends on how you train.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'.25" and do feel at a disadvantage at times with my height. I train at about an 8-9 minute pace (depending on distance) and it would be hard to increase that to a 7-8 minute pace - I feel like my legs are already moving pretty fast!
posted 9 months ago
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6 foot. In my peak running form at 157 to 162 lbs, my PRs were 1mile 5:20, 5k - 18:20, 10k-38:40, Marathon - 2hr 56 mins (6.45 pace.) Not a huge difference from my 1 mile pace to my Marathon pace 5.20 1 mile to 6.45 for 26.2 miles.
posted 9 months ago
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I am female and 5'4". My average training pace lately has been 7:45 pace (last run was just short of 8 miles). My last race was a year ago, a 5k race, I ran 6:15 pace.
I think that it doesn't matter if you are short or tall. What matters is training, dedication, and some natural ability.posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'6" and my pace is around 11:00...... which is... well, not that great... but I am slowly working on it!!
A short athelete would be Theo Fleury (he was an NHL hockey player at the same height as me - so, short for a guy).posted 9 months ago
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6-foot. When I'm running consistent I usually run around 7.30 - 8.00.
A runner from the race scene I know broke 3-hours at around 2:58 something when he was somewhere around 68/70 years old. So don't count the old guys out either.
God Bless.... +
JJ.... ( :posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Nick E. said:I am 5'10". I run a 4.9 sec 40 yard dash. I am not really "built for speed", but I want to meet the linebacker that thinks they can keep up with my jukes. I can run up to a 5 min mile, but only for ONE mile. If I run 2 or more, t... read more
Wow! A 5-minute mile = very cool! Your Mother is cool too.
God Bless.... +posted 9 months ago
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I'm probably the shortest one here. I'm 4'11", my average pace is 8:30-9:15 when I don't walk. My fastest sprint is half a track at 5:36. =)
posted 9 months ago
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in reply to what Jessica L. said:yikes I think so far I'm the shortest girl to reply - 5 feet even. I think I'm longer torso than legs but I wouldn't say that I'm disproportionate. a 5k, I can do 8:30 on a good day. 10k I'm probably 9:30 - 10:00.
Nope, you're not the shortest....lol.
posted 9 months ago
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I'm 5'11 and I never felt like my added height really made things easier as far as running went. Yes, my legs are longer, but think about all that added weight I have to carry from the increased height! At 140 I'm not overweight but if I were average height I would probably be 20lbs lighter. Also, I feel like the increased stride length is compensated for because it takes more energy to swing a longer pendulum (the leg).
Then again, I'm no scientist. I would certainly love to see some sort of study on this!
Damn and I'm the tallest girl, too. :P
posted 8 months ago | edited 8 months ago
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I'm 5'10" and my pace is normally between 7:45-8:00. Short athlete: Scott Hamilton!
posted 8 months ago
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I don't think height has anything to do with it. It's all about your cardio fitness. And I'm sure weight is a factor too. The more I run, the faster I get. I've been running for almost 2 years now. My pace has improved dramatically. No speed work necessary. So just get out there and run. You will get faster.
posted 8 months ago
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Interesting! (How does everyone know their inseam???)
I'm 5'3" and my 5K is about 9:40. Any kind of long run, I average 10:30.
However, I've only been running one year, and I've seen big improvements in my speed. I expect to get faster =)posted 8 months ago
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I'm not sure about any of the speed and height factor but shorter people do work harder than tall people. We have shorter stride and work harder to achieve certain speed.
posted 8 months ago
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Ok, I am 4'11 too and extremely slow (12 mph)! Only been running since January and also about 30 pounds overweight so I am sure that affects my time too. But I feel like I have to move my legs twice as fast to match the stride of a taller runner...therefore, working twice as hard....at least that's my excuse!!
posted 8 months ago
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in reply to what Courtney B. said:Interesting! (How does everyone know their inseam???) I'm 5'3" and my 5K is about 9:40. Any kind of long run, I average 10:30. However, I've only been running one year, and I've seen big improvements in my speed. I expect to get faster =)
I constantly get pants hemmed, so that's how I know mine. :)
posted 8 months ago
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I don't know - Yes shorter people have a shorter stride, but if you think about it, tall people still have to use energy to take their long stride. It takes taller people more energy to take their strides because their strides are longer and they have to move their feet further each stride. So I feel like it evens out.
posted 8 months ago
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