Can you run an 8-minute mile?

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8 minutes?

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  1. Kevintensity

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    I'll run under 8secs with an 80lb vest
     
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  2. Upton^2

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  3. Where Eagles Dare

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    The Road, by Cormac McCarthy, spent 14 chapters and 700 pages describing a 4mph walk
     
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  4. Daniel Ocean

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  5. Josey Wales

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    @ringerpodppl Russillo scoffing at 8 minute mile being really slow and achievable for most dudes. Guy who runs said 8 min is a solid mile and both non runners thought that was way too high/low standard.
     
  6. Nug

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    I do not understand your syntax

    So Russillo was saying ppl should be able to run it, or it would be way too difficult? Both non runners thought too high/low standard?

    Did this pod validate me or not?!
     
  7. Daniel Ocean

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    I think Josey Wales is saying that the pod cast was saying that 8 minute miles is really good and that most people can’t do that. Seems like the runner was in agreement while non runners don’t understand how hard it is so they couldn’t agree with it being too difficult or easily attained
     
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  8. Daniel Ocean

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    I honestly think most people don’t understand how difficult certain things are or they just lie. I don’t think 8 minute miles are easy and don’t believe most people can do it. I don’t think most people can bench 225 let alone 315. 25-30 push-ups for most people are probably difficult and so are pull ups. Running a 10k without stopping is something I don’t think the average person can do
     
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  9. AHebrewToo

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    Did a quick test mile while my son was warming up before his soccer match today. 7:32 for the first mile.
     
  10. Nug

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    I don't disagree that most of the population can't do those feats of strength, but I don't think theyre all terribly difficult. An 8 minute mile isn't easy, but is also very achievable with training. Moderate difficulty?

    I'd argue benching 225 would be the most difficult, especially for ppl with no weight lifting experience. Pull-ups and push-ups can be achieved with some training.

    Theyre all doable with discipline, imo. And obviously depends on the individual's fitness level beforehand.

    idk I'm rambling and just had my first beer after a big hike.
     
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  11. Daniel Ocean

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    Just about everything is achievable with training. The amount of training is what makes it difficult imo. And imo people underestimate the amount of time and work required.
     
  12. Nug

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    checkmate, lib
     
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  13. Daniel Ocean

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    I think you’re argued my point lol
     
  14. TC

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    And now we’re back to the what’s harder: hit a home run or dunk thread
     
  15. Nug

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    Home run is 100x harder
     
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  16. Josey Wales

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    My b.

    Runner: 8 min mile for a normal person is good

    Ryen and Kyle: wow that’s slow. Breaking 6 is good.

    Next breath was that 8 pull ups is really good. His standards made no sense.
     
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  17. IV

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  18. DirtBall

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    So many people haven’t done anything athletic since HS/college and remember running a 6 minute mile in PE not realizing they’d puke after the second lap today.
     
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    BP or real pitching?
     
  20. Simon Templar

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    Gotta think real pitching. BP they’re just laying it in there and it gives you a shot. Real pitching would be much tougher.
     
  21. DirtBall

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    If it was a real pitcher throwing anything but 4 seamers no one has a shot even with a fungo.
     
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  22. AptosDuck

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    Well yeah I think I could hit it out in BP but not if I have to figure out if I'm getting a fastball cutter or slurve
     
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    breaking 6 lol. i am glad I quit listening to that guy.
     
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  26. Detlef Schrempf

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    Down to 204, averaging about 10 miles a day now
     
  27. Detlef Schrempf

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  29. Fancy

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    Run your race IMO. Good job! Be happy!
     
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    Congrats!
     
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  31. MODEVIL

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    I do F45 4/5 times a week. Don’t run much because I’m in my 40s but 8 minute mile is achievable for most in shape people with training I think. I did dead hang my body weight for over a minute which is another one that someone told me was a test of fitness.
     
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    great shit man. Very cool
     
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    In this heat, too? Good on you.
     
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    It was 80 degrees at 5:30 this morning, didn’t love that
     
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  35. Nug

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    2 miles in under 15 min :mulletsmug:
     
  36. Nug

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    2 miles in 14 minutes :mulletsmug: :mulletsmug:
     
  37. Detlef Schrempf

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    Did another half marathon a couple weeks ago, down to 12:20 mile pace
     
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