Finally got in a decent run in my new Ghosts - and they rocked! I don't know what a "decent" mile pace for a beginner is, but I managed to run a mile at my gym after our crazy Sunday Funday workout in right at 12 minutes. For me that is indeed a record. It is still interesting to see how much harder it is to run on a non-trail surface. My heart rate is higher, and it takes more will power to keep going when running on an inside track. There was some walking involved of course, but tried to keep that at a min. My hammie was just fine with everything!