How fast should each lap be to run a 3000 meter in 10 minutes and 42 seconds?

To run a 3000 meters in 10 minutes and 42 seconds, you need to calculate the required pace per lap. The total time of 10 minutes and 42 seconds is 642 seconds. Since there are 7.5 laps in a 3000 meter race (assuming a standard track of 400 meters), you divide 642 seconds by 7.5 laps, which gives you approximately 85.6 seconds per lap. Therefore, each lap should be run at about 85.6 seconds to achieve the target time.