Comparing running speeds

I see so many posts in this sub where people are posting their running speeds and asking if it’s too slow. The answer is always the same, which is that any speed is great, and I agree. But seeing this over and over again can be so discouraging for people who are slower than the person posting their pace, especially for new runners who are already feeling insecure.

It’s one thing to say you want to improve your time and ask for tips, but it’s another to just post and ask “is this too slow?” I’d just love to see a break from this kind of thing in this space to make it a more welcoming a place to get started.