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What’s your 5k time?

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Frangoz · 14/06/2024 20:58

I am aiming to do below 30mins but it’s hard

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DCINightingale · 14/06/2024 21:22

32 minutes. I would love to get under 30 minutes. I'm 39, running for just over a year starting from nothing.

LaPalmaLlama · 14/06/2024 21:22

About 24 mins. I’m 49 and run regularly but mainly trail and longer distances at a slower pace. My PB is 21:39 which I ran when I was 40. I reckon I could get to 23 now with focused training and less wine but I don’t think I’ll see that PB again.

ParentsTrapped · 14/06/2024 21:22

Best parkrun was 23.42 when I was 30, and a 54 minute 10k, then had my kids and have been at about 28 mins the few times I’ve done it. Would love to get back into it now (I’m 37) - these amazing times from people who are older than me are inspiring!

Deadpretty · 14/06/2024 21:21

Christ, I’m 52 and shit at running. Currently doing a local nothing to 5k group on an athletic track and at week 5 of 9 I’m struggling to run 1600m non-stop. I am determined to do it tho.

19 mins? Fair play, I’m aiming for 45 mins 😂

helpfulperson · 14/06/2024 21:19

I'm very overweight and mid 50's. Somewhere between 45 and 50 minutes on a good day. On a bad day nearer the 3 to 5 working days mentioned above. In fact I can often walk 5 K faster than I can run it.

AwfullyWeeBillyBigchin · 14/06/2024 21:18

I managed a sub-20 a couple of years ago, but had worked hard over the preceding couple of years to get there. A relaxed 5k now would probably be close to 25 minutes. I'm 47, for what it's worth 🤷🏼‍♀️

Thelondonone · 14/06/2024 21:17

After 4 years of running I’m still chase a sub 30 5km. 31.36 fastest time but usually about 34/36.

londonloves · 14/06/2024 21:16

Frangoz · 14/06/2024 21:01

Oh wow! Good for you all. I just started running, not even thinking about the low 20s. Even if I did 29:59 I’d be delighted haha

Sub 30 is a big moment for sure! No reason why you can't get there if you keep at it.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 14/06/2024 21:16

I wish I could run 5k and I am in awe of those who can.

Scirocco · 14/06/2024 21:16

5 minutes by car.

Back when I actually ran/jogged, I'd do 5k in around 30 mins. I'd be a lot slower now though!

londonloves · 14/06/2024 21:16

26.11. I am 43 and have lost four and a half stone in the last two years. Only started running a year ago. Aiming for sub 2 hour half in October 😬😬and sub 1 hour 30 at Hyrox Frankfurt in December.

ShowOfHands · 14/06/2024 21:15

Just under 23.

I'm 43 and not particularly quick by nature. 23 means really pushing and feeling like I might vomit. 26 is far more comfortable.

StrawberrySquash · 14/06/2024 21:14

40 plus minutes. But I only run once a week.

KidneyWarrior · 14/06/2024 21:12

20 mins when I was younger, but now after just starting to run after some pretty hard-core surgery, about 38 😅😅 it's just good to get out there and use my body properly again tbh, and the fitness quickly comes back, I mean it goes quickly too but 🤷‍♀️

LammasEve · 14/06/2024 21:12

I'm much slower than everyone else on this thread! But I tend to run off road and in the hills. That's my excuse, anyway.

coloursquare · 14/06/2024 21:07

32

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 14/06/2024 21:07

I’m on week 8 of couch to 5k and I covered 5k in 34 mins for my last run.

northernballer · 14/06/2024 21:05

19.19 in my 20's, 21.37 (and getting slower) now in my 40's. Wish I had appreciated my 19.19 at the time!

WineIsMyCarb · 14/06/2024 21:05

About 35 mins

TemuSpecialBuy · 14/06/2024 21:05

I started at about 45 or 50mins….not sure I’d manage that now tbh.

At my apex it was about 27mins
But I worked hard to get sub 30 as the park run course was pretty hilly.

anything sub 30 is pretty decent if you are non competitive and running for general health.

once just once! i did a 25min Something run on a completely flat course and was totally jazzed.

Fishlegs · 14/06/2024 21:05

I’m 48, my fastest time is 31 minutes but it’s usually 34. Would also love to do a sub 30!

Chocolateorange22 · 14/06/2024 21:03

26/27 mins I'm 36 years old. Been running now for about 7 years. Could probably do better but like to not feel like I'm going to die when running.

RampantIvy · 14/06/2024 21:03

I never got below 40 minutes, but I thought that was good going at 59. Unfortunately arthritis has got the better of me so I ride a bike instead these days.

Kitchenwitchery · 14/06/2024 21:02

37 minutes but I'm 50-something and not built for speed.

MrMotivatorsLeotard · 14/06/2024 21:02

Just to balance these super impressive below 30 minute times Grin I usually do it in about 34 minutes. I’m not looking to get faster really though. I’m just happy to be able to do a 5k, having only taken up running/regular exercise in my 30s.

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