Running away

Mobile app screen display of running data. Screenshot shows three data for three runs. First run text reads: Melbourne running: 3.02 kilometres. Time: 16.21. Pace: 5.25 per kilometre. Total ascent: 39 metres. Average hour: 157 bpm. Second run text reads: Melbourne running: 6.08 kilometres. Time: 24.41. Pace: 4.04 per kilometre. Total ascent: 23 metres. Average hour: 162 bpm.

Prompt

How could you use this data to predict future running times? Would the data work for everyone?

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