I did a test mile run (to set some goals going into the XC season), and I ran a 5:34.
However, for most (if not all) my easy runs, they ranged anywhere from 8:30 - 10:00, moreso toward the lower end... on average, I believe my easy pace was around 9:00 - 9:30 /mile.
Are these slow paces unusual for a 5:30 miler? It seems most people here are running easy runs at 8:00 - 8:30 /mile.
Remember that you are the one running.
I think 8.30 to 9.00 should be good for you but don't you really shouldn't aim for time on easy runs. Leave your watch at home and run by feel. Somedays, that might be 9min/mile and others it could be 8min/mile.
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My mile pr is 4:30 and all my easy runs were at 8:00-8:30
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