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How fast can you run 5K in?

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sweetkitty · 16/06/2014 10:35

I completed c25k 2 weeks ago, never got to 5k with it as the longest you run is 30mins.

I've kept going and can run 5k just under 40mins.

Have no one to compare it against so what's average?

Asked DP but he can run 10k in 40 mins Hmm

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OberonTheHopeful · 20/06/2014 11:24

I ran 5K in 34 mins yesterday, which is a new record for me. Ran a first full 5K a few weeks ago in 38 mins so very pleased with the improvement. My 10K time last week was 1h13mins Hmm.

A friend told me about park run the other day. There's one near me so I think I'll give it a go Smile.

OneHandFlapping · 20/06/2014 08:51

I run faster on ground than on a treadmill. You might find you do too, OP.

It's a very different movement, using different muscles, so when you make the transition to running on ground, you'll have to cut back your distance and build up again, or else you'll risk injury.

frignorant · 20/06/2014 08:17

I'm building it up on the treadmill and have now got to 33 minutes. I'm aiming for 30 minutes.

OP instead of increasing the speed each time you run why don't you increase the speed during your run. I do a steady pace and then increase by 0.1 or 0.2 every 5 minutes or whenever is comfortable. I find it better than running at the same pace for the duration. I'm sure it's better for you fitness level as well.

Chopstheduck · 20/06/2014 08:06

my first 5k was something like 44mins. You jsut have to keep plugging at it if you do want to go faster. Strength training helps too. I'm now at 29 minutes on a very good day, but generally about 31 minutes for a 5k, and 64 mins for a 10k.

MysweetAudrina · 20/06/2014 07:59

20.45 is by best parkrun time this year. I have run faster but am finding it hard to get out for runs during the week.

MysweetAudrina · 20/06/2014 07:59

20.45 is by best parkrun time this year. I have run faster but am finding it hard to get out for runs during the week.

schoolsgettingonmynerves · 20/06/2014 07:58

Sorry and you clay that's excellent. No one understands the achievement of running until they try it themselves.

schoolsgettingonmynerves · 20/06/2014 07:57

ryan 21 minutes! Wow I'm impressed

MirandaWest · 20/06/2014 07:54

I have managed it in about 27 min 30 but that was a couple of years ago. Have fallen off the running wagon a bit and is a bit over 30 minutes. In fact given my lack of running recently probably more like 31 or 32 minutes probably.

foreverlexicon · 20/06/2014 07:51

My fastest is 28.30, unfortunately all my 5k routes include a whopping big hill and I'm shockingly slow going uphill

BeyondBurma · 19/06/2014 18:26

Oh wow Claybury that's amazing!

Claybury · 19/06/2014 12:47

Just got a new PB of 22min 30 sec. Am thrilled as I am in my mid 40's and I haven't had a PB for over a year.

It's not really about other people' s times, it's about improving your own time and getting faster.

standingonlego · 18/06/2014 23:11

Sweetkitty finishing the c25k is a huge achievement. Congratulations :)

Consider parkrun - a huge spread of times and a lovely atmosphere. We are over here....www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/2039973-Parkrunners-anonymous-keep-on-running

5k times vary a lot depending on the course (flat, hilly) and terrain (tarmac, trails) and in my experience on how much Wine and sleep I've had. My best is just under 27min but currently running around the 30 min mark.

We are all faster than the people still sat on the sofa!

WowOoo · 16/06/2014 22:11

Oh man. I was chuffed with my first long run on Saturday after two injuries.
After reading this I think I'd be the one at the back of you lot.
Someone has to be last I suppose!

Sweetkitty - sounds like you're doing very well to me.

HiawathaDidntBotherTooMuch · 16/06/2014 22:10

DH can do 5k in less than 19 mins. It would take me an hour or more.

goodasitgets · 16/06/2014 22:07

Yeah. No. I'm in the "don't put me down for cardio" section Grin
Sprinting is fine, I can't do any form of distance, even when training with a running club as a hurdler and sprinter
Despite being a size 16 I'm pretty fit and love spin/weights etc, and can still out run everyone over 100m
I'm envious of people who can just go out and run EnvyEnvy

gertiegusset · 16/06/2014 22:04

Oooh, about three days. Smile

dietcokeandcadburys · 16/06/2014 22:01

Not sure if it's the same but I normally do it in about 25 mins on the cross trainer, probably nearer to 30 if I was actually running.

Dolly80 · 16/06/2014 21:59

I've been doing a running course and can manage 5k in 33 minutes now

BumgrapesofWrath · 16/06/2014 21:56

I started parkrunning a few months back, and my time was 38 mins. The quickest I've done it so far is 32:15, and I'm desperate to get it under 30 mins but it feels nigh on impossible at the moment. Am considering some interval training to try and increase my speed.

But, as everyone else has said, just doing it is an achievement in itself.

SarcyMare · 16/06/2014 21:56

Just calculated this, and came up with 2 hours, maybe 3 if I stop for a drink and cake

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 16/06/2014 21:54

I did C25K a couple of years ago and was doing about 42 mins at the end of it. Couldn't seem to improve on that so a couple of months later I did weeks 5 to 9 again and got it down to about 35 mins. I then had to give up due to injury. I'm 47 and several stones overweight BTW.

TheSarcasticFringehead · 16/06/2014 21:53

I've most recently managed to get it down to 23mins 30, but it has taken absolutely ages of 5k twice to three times a week.

LollipopViolet · 16/06/2014 21:50

I attempted my first 5k parkrun on Saturday - walk/ran it in 46.37 - for someone who only walked on the treadmill before, I am impressed, and I reckon as time goes on, that number will get lower.

WineIsPaleo · 16/06/2014 21:47

24 mins give or take a few secs, last tested it 6 months ago. Not a runner, hate it. My mile time is 7.15. I repeat, I hate it. Except for recovery, if weather perfect, etc, in the woods on my own