to ask if you would be able to run 5k?

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DP and I had a breakdown about how fat we've got and registered for parkrun at 9am tomorrow.
DP will probably be fine, however I have never been a runner and now 5k seems like a lot.
I'm still in my twenties, was never the best at PE in school but not in anyway unwell or particularly unfit I suppose.
Would you be able to run 5k? And will I be able to with training whatsoever realistically? Or is it a fry up in bed kind or morning instead?

My park run is full of lean blokes checking their watch dh

I walk and run and stop at 4k. I am always last. Its actually quote depressing.

You are young though so you might be ok.

Note to park run marshals - a thumbs up and a smile is fine. That arm waving 'run faster gesture is NOT

Not unless I was being chased by a pack of rabid wolves.

I'm not convinced them being rabid makes the situation any more desperate. I wouldn't be too keen on hanging around if a pack of healthy wolves was after me.

"Run, here come a pack of wolves!"
"Are they rabid?"
"err, no, I don't think so."
"Oh well, fuck 'em then. No need to panic, what harm can they do me?"

Yes I can (look at my username)

I took up running 7 years ago. Loads of 10K, 10-15 half marathons and a marathon last year.

However, Id say that yes you could always have a go, but Id be very surprised if you ran it all. I struggle at parkruns most weeks I do them.

What I will say is that when I first went out with my C25K podcast back on Easter sunday in 2012 I nearly gave up. This was my 4th attempt at taking up running in my adult life and now I couldn't live without it.

Yes running isn't for everyone and a lot of people dont enjoy it, but if you're thinking about it then give it a go. Not just a one off, but train up to it and really try for a few weeks. I think you will struggle to run it tomorrow (you may even get tired walking it - I dont know how fit you are) so if you do give up tomorrow then try again another time (that's if you want to get into it properly)

I started running in January and am only now at the stage I can comfortably run for 5k.

There is a tail walker so someone will be with you the whole way round. I did C25K last year, no way could i have run 40 minutes to start! But i could have run 60-90 seconds, walked 2 minutes over and over to get round 5km. You can download interval training apps that would tell you when to walk and run.

Have a go. 5k for someone who has never done it can be a challenge but you can slow your pace without facing any judgement. I think it’s awesome you’re choosing to do this. In no time at all you’ll be breezing though a 10k! Good luck OP

Don't be put off by those saying 30 mins ish for 5 km. After 12 weeks training I managed it in 35mins and would aim for 45 mins walk/run if I were you. Or better still, as others have said, don't worry about the time. A PP said they did it in 23 mins! Depending on age, that is really pretty fast for most women doing parkrun near me!

Does anyone know how I can register for park run? I'd love to do it.

Do it, op, and let us know how you got on!!

You’ll be about 40 minutes quick walking/jogging.

You have got this!

register for parkrun

Google park run and sign up so you get a bar code. The best thing is because of the tail walker, you will never be last.

Parkrun registration page:

www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

You need to print the barcode (because the scanners cannot 'read' from screen)

I ran a 5k after 2 babies thinking I would still be at the same level of fitness as before. I could not climb stairs for 4 days and bending/sitting/lifting/moving-in-general hurt worse than any of my labours. Definitely do it, but jog/walk and take it slow!

Good for you lady! I’d say get yourself down to the park and try it! tomorrow i’m
doing my 15th Parkrun and It wasn’t until probably my 10th that I was able to get round with walking for periods. if your local ones anything like mine there will be people from all walks of life, yes there hardcore
runners but there’s mums with buggies walking, dog walkers, families too. Hope you get there and enjoy it

Thanks to all those who have posted links/details to parkrun

I don't bother with a barcode. I have dropped out at 4k for The let couple of weeks

Go for it! I did it on a whim without any training, or running experience; you can always walk! Good luck

No but i could walk it very fast. Go and jog some, walk some, it's not far and you'll be in good company even it you don't run it all.

Not a fecken chance. I used to speed walk a lot too, like an 1.5 hours worth per day 6 days per week and I don't think I could have ran 5k even then...2 or 3 maybe at a push, if the weather was pleasant. And I'm youngish with an average height/weight.

I did a Couch to 5K course at the start in 2017. Ran (ahem) my first Parkrun in April 2017. It wasn't a good time but I was bloody happy relieved to have done it.

Since then I got the running bug quite badly - have run 10k races, half marathons and a few trail races. Would love to try a marathon. I'm still not the fastest person out there, but my times are respectable for my age and I just bloody enjoy it!

Just don't get over-excited and go off too fast! Pace yourself, and check out the course online before you go. If there are hills don't force yourself to run up them - you need something left for when you get to the top! Most of all, enjoy it - yes some people are all about the time, but lots are about the sense of community you get from just running together.

Btw 40 mins is a perfectly good time to do 5k in, for a complete first timer. In fact I'd say too good. Honestly run/walk as many have suggested is a great idea.

Yes. I run infrequently but walk with the dog a lot. When I do run I can manage 5k fine. I'm 43.

I usually run 1.5/2 miles so while thus would be more it's not much more

My 5yo did it in 55 mins. He's used to the 2k juniors. He had a good go at pacing it sensibly but got floored by a stitch between 2-4k. There were other people between us and the tailwalker behind.

My local parkrun is big and has now got a run/ walk group going for people building up to running 5k.

Different ones will have different profiles of who goes. There are two big ones near with 500-600+ regularly. One is in the top 10 fastest in the country, but equally it's flat nature also makes it attractive to beginners. Another smaller one is generally slower because it's hiller trails, but has less participants at 50mins+ because it is less attractive to beginners.

I could if my knees weren't screwed. I ran for about two years and absolutely bloody loved it but I come from a family of arthritis and all sorts of joint issues, so I kept getting injured and never got further than 15k. I've not ran for about five years now and I still miss it so much. I reckon if you're somewhat fit and perhaps not a smoker you could jog the 5k. I would recommend running. It's so good for the mind.