beginner runner how long should it take to run one mile
âHighâ fitness women ran the mile in nine minutes or less; âmoderateâ fitness women ran it in 10 minutes and 30 seconds or less and âlowâ fitness women needed 12 minutes or more to complete the mile. Run for Life states that a 10-minute mile rate is good for beginners; the goal is to complete 3 miles in 30 minutes. If a 10-minute mile rate seems out of reach, start with a 12-minute rate and then work downward.