There are few things that upset and frustrate me than people who criticize others for their pace, especially newbie runners.
About the only thing worse are those who mock/make fun of/complain about newbies at the gym. (Why would you put down someone who's trying to better themselves? Instead of criticizing, why not offer encouragement? If you see them struggling, how about offering help or assistance?)
There's nothing more discouraging to a young runner than to be told their pace is way slow.
Your pace is your pace. Own it.
If you run a 15-minute mile, then guess what? You're lapping everyone sitting on the couch.
