I am running a 5k in April and am now doing about a 13 min mile. To me, that doesn't sound like a good time. What is your opinion of a good 5k time? Thanks!
2007-03-23 03:37:04 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Sports ➔ Running
I want to do well because I am part of a marathon relay. My part is a 5k. I don't want to slack it. :-)
2007-03-23 04:01:24 · update #1
I ran my first 5K a few months ago in 34 minutes 21 seconds. There were only about 150 people and only 2 people came in behind me. BUT, I had so much fun! I am doing 2 more this spring. My goal was not for a time, it was to finish the race without walking at all. And I did, so I reached my goal. That was the best feeling. You usually do a little better than if you're just jogging for exercise. Now I have a time to beat in the next race. I think you should go at a pace you're comfortable with and forget about everyone else. Then when you run the next race, you set your goal for something like 1 minute faster than the last time. Before you know it, you'll be running 8 minute miles! And by the way, I think you're awesome for having the courage to run in a race. Good luck!
2007-03-23 08:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by Amsiar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree...have fun and don't worry about time..but that's not what you're looking for. A good time for a 5K would be 30-35 minutes, About a 10 minute/mile rate.
2007-03-23 10:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah just try to walk and jog the race.. don't be intimidated by all the "pros" walking around in their short shorts with brand new shoes and 100 dollar watches. I show up in jeans and warm up and smoke all of 'em with my 14:00 5k haha... but as for you... just show up and enjoy the running atmosphere and just be happy that you're out there exercising and being healthy :)
2007-03-23 10:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by hahree 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My best 5K was around 22 minutes.
2007-03-23 11:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by Emily I 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can walk a 5K. It doesn't matter what your time is. Have fun and enjoy the atmosphere. You can go to http://www.runnersworld.com they have a lot of good advice.
2007-03-23 10:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For most people, anything under 30 minutes is good.
The top runners can do it in 15 or less.
2007-03-23 11:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋