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Looking for some tips from my DS runners. How long does it take you to run 5k? Tonight I ran/walked/ran..... for 5k and it took me just over 40 minutes. Is that good/bad? When you first started running do you remember how long it took you to be able to run the entire distance? I was happy that I wasn't exhausted after completing it, but I can't imagine being able to run the entire way.

Thanks...Chris
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Think I do it in about 20mins....IN MY SLEEP...LOL..xxx

Maybe one day i will have a real answer to that question...

Well done you!!!!

Kayla x
krimicri
krimicri
When I first started Couch to 5k it took me around 50 mins.. and I'm down to around 40 minutes now at a fast walk/slow jog. I don't think it's considered 'great' to seasoned runners, but to me I think it's terrific compared to what I used to do! I can't imagine running the entire way either.. but I amazed myself by running 20 minutes straight a couple of weeks ago. If I can do it, anyone can!

Krista
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I haven't run in a long time, but used to be "serious" about it.

A 5K is 3.1 miles, in a race situation its considered a fast race because seasoned runners can get through it pretty quick.

A slower mile is 10 to 12 minutes, so your right in the normal to slowish zone at about 13 minutes per mile.

Well Done!

A average mile time for walking is 20 min per mile, so you really blew that out of the water :)
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Thanks ladies - really hoping to be able to run a straight 5 k someday soon!!

c
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