It took me more than 2 years to get up to 5k from when I started jogging again.
My first 5k time was last year and approx 25.00.
I got that down to consistent runs of around 23.00 and my best time was around 22.30.
Wow, this year, I've not gone under 26 minutes. I've a couple of 26.10s.
Mostly around 26.30 although have been as high as 28.00.
Am running most days, although can't afford a gym so have to run outside, and it was blinkin' cold today in shorts and 2 tshirts (can't afford a jogging top lol). Just done a 26.28, and actually didn't double up with my hands on my knees gasping for air at the finish for maybe the first time ever.
I'm nearly 50. I think the slower times are a combination of being a year older and weaker, and that I pushed myself crazy crazy hard last year.
What's your times?
5k times
posted 5 days, 15 hours ago
looks like that was a one hit wonder.
25.38 today
1st 2k was at 24.30 pace.
Last 1.5k probably about the same.
Just died in the middle 1.5k.
posted 2 days, 15 hours ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
posted 2 days, 10 hours ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
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same course?
posted 2 days, 10 hours ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
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same course?
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yep. just had nothing today after 1.5k.
did well to finish.
hopefully was a one off.
posted 2 days, 10 hours ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
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same course?
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yep. just had nothing today after 1.5k.
did well to finish.
hopefully was a one off.
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Weird how sometimes the tank is empty.
I'm gonna have to do a 5K and see how I get on. Reckon it will be 35 mins.
posted 2 days, 10 hours ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
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same course?
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yep. just had nothing today after 1.5k.
did well to finish.
hopefully was a one off.
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Weird how sometimes the tank is empty.
I'm gonna have to do a 5K and see how I get on. Reckon it will be 35 mins.
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just take it steady. when you really need a break, take one (but keep the watch running!).
might take a while to get up to 5k anyway starting from scratch.
good luck, and let us know how it's going
posted 2 days, 9 hours ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 34 minutes ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Bill Nick (U23088)
posted 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
27.37
that must have been a &&&&ing affected time.
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same course?
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yep. just had nothing today after 1.5k.
did well to finish.
hopefully was a one off.
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Weird how sometimes the tank is empty.
I'm gonna have to do a 5K and see how I get on. Reckon it will be 35 mins.
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just take it steady. when you really need a break, take one (but keep the watch running!).
might take a while to get up to 5k anyway starting from scratch.
good luck, and let us know how it's going
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Cheers. I used to run but hurt my knee and got lazy. 51 now and overweight but it's never too late!
posted 2 days, 9 hours ago
Just get out and start doing something as soon as you can. As in next weekend latest. Don't worry about how far you go. Jog a bit, walk a bit, jog a bit.
Little and often.
posted 14 hours, 57 minutes ago
26.16
started much slower (27.00 pace instead of 25.00 pace)
Was still unpleasant, but not quite as unpleasant. Also maintained a steady speed.
posted 9 hours, 59 minutes ago
Nice one Bill