Kittiecat Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Anyone ever run a 5K? What was your time? I'm considering running one in the spring and would like to know what's considered average. I'd like to work UP to that. Link to post Share on other sites
norajane Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 How old are you? Younger often means faster, but not always. I was 30 when I took up running and usually did between 18 and 20 minutes for a 5k...I was generally in the middle of the pack. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 I'm 28. Your times sound pretty fast! I'm pretty sure I'm part of the "not always" portion of your response. Link to post Share on other sites
norajane Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I certainly didn't start out fast! It takes time, but you'll be surprised how quickly you will get in shape and pick up speed. Dang. I should start tunning again. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 You're right. I don't take extremely seriously - do it more for the endorphins, staying skinny, etc. etc. But I bet if I worked at it I could get faster. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
westernxer Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 5k=3.10 miles. 9 minutes per mile isn't bad, provided you finish the entire course under 30 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 5k=3.10 miles. 9 minutes per mile isn't bad, provided you finish the entire course under 30 minutes. I think I could do that. A couple of cups of coffee, a couple of Red Bulls... Link to post Share on other sites
seven Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 The day of my 5k it was nearing 90 degrees and that was in the morning. I finished in exactly 29 minutes. Not too bad--I had just taken running up and at 41. I probably should try another 5k but not in June! Having an ipod to listen to helped me a lot--the music can be so motivating and kept me going when I wanted to stop. Link to post Share on other sites
westernxer Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I sure miss running... used to do it regularly until my knees got bad. Link to post Share on other sites
BenefitOfTheDoubt Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I chat on a running site, and the beginners there swear by this program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Anything under 30 minutes is perfectly respectable, and even slightly above that is very normal for beginners. Hardest part is getting out there that first time. You've got the rest of your life to focus on getting faster! And norajane, was that some kind of professional race that an 18-20 minute 5K put you midpack?! You're talking a 6:30 mile and below at those kinds of times, and that's seriously fast. You've got some significant natural talent if you were running that kind of speed without coaching! Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 OK runners, my brother and I were debating this the other day. Is it pointless to "run" on a treadmill when you aren't really carrying your own body weight? I don't know - I guess I know the answer to this but I feel like such a badass when I run on a treadmill, like I really accomplished something (i.e. calories burned, miles/minutes run, etc.). BOTD - thx for the link! Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I don't get the question. It's no more nor any less pointless than running outside Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Yeah but if you're on a treadmill you aren't really pushing your own body weight forward, you're just kind of running in place. Seems like it would be easier, doesn't it? I mean, I've done both and prefer the treadmill because the track at my gym sucks and the weather is pooey in my neck of the woods. Guess I just have to put the treadmill on a faster speed. Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I live in south florida and you can get a better work out on a treadmill You don't suffocate from heat exhaustion and you can adjust the incline to get a really grueling run if you want one Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I live in south florida and you can get a better work out on a treadmill You don't suffocate from heat exhaustion and you can adjust the incline to get a really grueling run if you want one Ya know that's a really good point. I didn't even think about the incline. South FL is gorgeous, by the way, love it!! Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Ya know that's a really good point. I didn't even think about the incline. South FL is gorgeous, by the way, love it!! I'm tired ot it. I want to move Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I'm tired ot it. I want to move Spoken like someone who is jaded with living in paradise. Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Spoken like someone who is jaded with living in paradise. Spoken like someone who is jaded by looking at thousand dollar rents Link to post Share on other sites
BenefitOfTheDoubt Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 OK runners, my brother and I were debating this the other day. Is it pointless to "run" on a treadmill when you aren't really carrying your own body weight? Not at all pointless, but you're correct that it's easier to run on a treadmill because there's less friction between the ground and your feet that there would be if you were running outside -- you're bouncing off a belt that is moving with you rather than off steady ground. Most runners recommend bumping up the incline on the TM a bit to compensate for this. Choose a setting that's a slight incline -- enough that you feel it, but nothing so steep that it changes the way you run. Link to post Share on other sites
typhonblue Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I think I could do that. A couple of cups of coffee, a couple of Red Bulls... Don't drink crap like that, it will ruin your endurance. BTW, is there anything you guys can recommend for someone who wants to take up jogging but also does not want to ruin her knees? And already does 6-8 hours of fairly high-impact Jui-jitsu? Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 You can try brisk hill walking on a steep incline. It will give you similar cardio benefits and is a hell of a workout. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Don't drink crap like that, it will ruin your endurance. Really? It's helped in the past (coffee, anyway). I'm sure it's not the healthiest source of energy. Link to post Share on other sites
magichands Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Really? It's helped in the past (coffee, anyway). I'm sure it's not the healthiest source of energy. Hurry up and jog 5 km so that we can all laugh at your time. Then afterwards you can go to Starbucks and have some cake. On second thoughts, why don't we all go to Starbucks and have some cake. Link to post Share on other sites
ilmw Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I chat on a running site, and the beginners there swear by this program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Anything under 30 minutes is perfectly respectable, and even slightly above that is very normal for beginners. Hardest part is getting out there that first time. You've got the rest of your life to focus on getting faster! And norajane, was that some kind of professional race that an 18-20 minute 5K put you midpack?! You're talking a 6:30 mile and below at those kinds of times, and that's seriously fast. You've got some significant natural talent if you were running that kind of speed without coaching! Congrats! Thanks for that site... was looking for a running plan.... thats perfect:D Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kittiecat Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hurry up and jog 5 km so that we can all laugh at your time. Then afterwards you can go to Starbucks and have some cake. On second thoughts, why don't we all go to Starbucks and have some cake. What makes you think my time would be laugh-worthy, you pink elephant, you?? Link to post Share on other sites
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