Is 15 seconds good for 100m?

The average for that age range is roughly 14.56 seconds. Anything older, eg. ages 15–17, with a winning race, would be getting somewhere between 10s-12s. The average for that age range is again, roughly 13s.

Is 100 meters in 16 seconds good?

Good high school male male sprinters can run the 100 meter in under the low 11 or high 10 second range The average high school athlete kid (football player or basketball player) can probably run it in around 12–13 seconds. A high school boy who does no sports would likely be around 14–15 seconds.

Will the 9 second barrier ever be broken?

The record will start to plateau at some point and it will get harder and harder to outrun the previous record holder. But, it’s safe to say that someone will break the nine second barrier – not necessarily in our lifetime, but it will happen one day.

How many times a week should a child sprint?

For optimum effectiveness, kids must sprint two or three times a week. Anything more than this is counterproductive. Less is more. I’ve witnessed the evolution of sports in America. I played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track.

Does sub-Max sprinting make kids faster?

Sub-max sprinting will not make kids faster. Sprint mechanics must be taught. Plyometrics must be included. Video must be analyzed. Rest, recovery, and growth must be respected. For optimum effectiveness, kids must sprint two or three times a week.

What is a good time for a 10 year old to run?

100 meters in under 25 seconds is a great time for an athletic 10 year old. Boys running 9 minute mile and girls running 9 minutes 45 seconds are above the average for their age.

How fast can the average 12 year old run a mile?

The average 12 year old male athlete can run a mile in 8 minutes and 40 seconds, the ability to run a mile in under 8 minutes is very quick. For girls, running a mile in under 9 minutes 15 seconds is faster than average. Completing a 100 meter sprint in under 21 seconds is much quicker than the average 12 year old.