Aiming for a sub-20 min 5K. Would any women like to join me?

TheLaser

This summer my running goal is to finally achieve a sub-20 min 5K! My best time is 20:09, achieved six years ago when I was in amazing shape and before I had kids. I would love to trade workout ideas, tips, and thoughts with any other ladies who have either worked to achieve this time or would like to try with me! (No offense, guys, but I'd like this to be a woman-only group.)

lorrpb

Have you looked for local running groups? The Y and running stores often sponsor them. Good luck!

TheLaser

I'm not looking for local running pals, just people to trade ideas with.

boehle

Heck, I just want to be under 30 minutes LOL

jjpptt2

I'm not female and I'd like the a sub-20 5k, lol. Good luck - that's an impressive time.

RoxieDawn

If I was 6 years younger I probably couldn't still do this. But good luck, come back and tell us if you do it.

TavistockToad

boehle wrote: »

Heck, I just want to be under 30 minutes LOL

Yep!

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

My best when I was younger was 26 minutes, 28 was my best in the last 2 years.

Currently 37.5 minutes

I don't think I can join your challenge

1BlueAurora

I kind of plod, I guess. My best 5K time was 34 minutes. I applaud you for your goal - you're almost there!

Ebony_Kitty

I am around 23:45 for a 5K. Looking to get below 23:00. I have heard and have been training using fartleks. That seems to be making an improvement. I need help with my form- videos show I lean back when I run. I’d love to hear what helps others move closer to the 7:00/mile pace.

sofchak

Agreed on Fartleks as a great strategy. I have yet to get below 25 minutes though... lately more in the 28 range due to competing priorities...

TheLaser

I do a lot of trail running, which forces me to modify my pace a lot. Also, I try to add random speed moments or sprint whenever I go up a hill.

Jthanmyfitnesspal

This is a true challenge for an accomplished runner! I hope you get there.

Davidsdottir

I'm not running competitively any more, but when I was, I did a combination of longer runs for endurance (10+ miles), speed work at the track, and 5k pace runs.

capaul42

I'd love to make it to 30 min. Currently at 38ish

richardpkennedy1

I'm male but it's my goal. PB of 21:20 when I was a skinny 132 lbs. I need to get back there and beat that

LeanButNotMean44

I ran a sub-20 minute 5k, but it was awhile ago. I was marathon training and did a combination of long runs, tempo runs, and track work. The last 5k I did was just over 24 minutes, and it hurt!

Good luck!

hcolligan

boehle wrote: »

Heck, I just want to be under 30 minutes LOL

Same!

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

My best when I was younger was 26 minutes, 28 was my best in the last 2 years.

Currently 37.5 minutes

I don't think I can join your challenge

I got a 2018 pb this morning of 35.14

hungrywombat

I'd love to get under 25 mins one day! Sub-20 minutes is incredibly impressive, go you! Fartleks is a great idea, please share if you find any other useful tips.

Megg82

@TheLaser what’s your time frame?
I’m up to the challenge but my current personal best is 26 mins. I’ve been interval sprinting and then running some light jogs on low intensity cardio days. Just ran 5K for the fun of it last weekend and 26 was my time. Not sure if I can get sub 20 any time soon but I’d love to try.
I’ve been doing some interval training including strength and noticed it did make a difference in my pace.