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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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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Joel: I will buy you an ice cream after a race!
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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5'7" on a good day. 10 miles in 60 minutes on a great day....
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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You got it!
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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Good luck Mike!
posted over 2 years ago
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So interesting reading everyones stats!!
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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I'm 5'3" and I avg 8:30-8:45 on 5k to half marathon.
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago
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I'm 5'10" and my pace is normally between 7:45-8:00. Short athlete: Scott Hamilton!
posted over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years ago
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