Below is the full list of age ranges and how long it should take them to run a mile, according to Joseph:
- 20-39: 7 to 10 minutes
- 40-59: 9 to 12 minutes
- 60 +: 11 to 15 minutes
Although recovery takes longer as we age, Joseph says that with consistency, many runners in the older group reach similar finish times as those in their 30s.
However, he tells the older 60+ age group not to be too hard on themselves, stating: “Maintaining aerobic fitness, balance, and joint mobility is the priority, not accumulating big mileage.”
The amount of times Joseph recommends each age group to take their daily dash also differs. He advises the younger age groups to run around 3-5 times a week, decreasing to two to three max for the over 60s.
It’s not just humans who are taking part in marathons, however. In fact, just this week, a humanoid robot became the first to cross the line at a China half-marathon, beating the human world record time.
Runners over 60 are expected to complete a mile in 11 to 15 minutes
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