what was your first 5k time?

ddiestler

I'm running my first 5k on October 22nd. Just wondering what some of your times were?

Tonight I ran/walked 3.2 miles in 42 minutes..not the best time..but, considering a year ago I could barely walk up the stairs I feel good! The hard work is paying off.

wbgolden

mine was 39 min and some change. still my favorite of all my 5k's

good luck on the 22nd!

kaaatielove

52 minutes. lol it was a torrential downpour. lets just say i walked most of the way.

mmk137

The 1st time I ran 5k (a few weeks ago, but prior to that it was over a decade ago), I ran it in about 35-37mins.
Now I can run it in 31-33 mins.

usmcmp

My first one was 28:27

kb455

My first 5K time was 35:42. Great job and good luck!

moniquelessard

37 min, then 34 min, then 35 min..

audram420

my first was pre-baby and it was about 42 minutes. Haven't "ran" one since, but will be in october...I think I'm a little slower now!

Teach4Hisglory

I've been doing C25K, and just completed the program this afternoon. I finished the 3.2 miles in 42 minutes, but that includes the warm up and cool down. The way I see it, I'm thankful to be able to keep jogging (I'm slower than Moses) for 30 minutes nonstop. I couldn't do that before the C25K program this summer. (In the beginning I was walking 2 minutes and jogging for 30 seconds. I've got a LONG way to go, but the journey is progressing.) Enjoy every minute/mile. Have fun doing your 5K, and be happy with your accomplishment regardless of time. )

sjtreely

I don't remember. But it doesn't matter. The tortise won. Not the hare.

LorinaLynn

My first was 29:42 in March. In late April, I finished just under 28 minutes.

This Sunday is my first real race since May, so I'm curious to see how I'll do!

luv2run

My first one was 32 something, that was 2 years ago, I just ran another one this summer and was at 24:32. (I have ran in other races in between just not 5ks)

MissingMinnesota

My first one was 38:50. My goal was to get under 40. You will end up going faster then you thought you would just by the excitement of doing your first one.

jhardenbergh

I ran my first one this past Sunday and finished in 34 minutes

uhhmandaa

Haven't run one yet, but super excited for the Senior Bowl 5K (: This doesn't help at all I know

arc918

for some reason I started with 10Ks - first one was ~ 58:00 in 2002

then I went to halfs and marathons

4 years later I raced my first 5K in 20:29

CoraGregoryCPA

My first 5k is October 2nd. I've been running twice a week since about July. Last Sunday I rant 6.2 miles. I think my time for my practicing 5k is still about 45 minutes.

Do you think I'll be faster with a group? I wonder why I'm so slow. I've been weight training too!

bjbixler

My 5K journey...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjbixler

ddiestler

Thanks everyone for the reply. I am a VERY slow runner. I run a while then walk then run some more. Not sure how long I can run at a time but its not that long I know that..LOL I'm running with some friends for a great cause so I'm sure I will do just fine. I was just curious to see what others ran it in.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Dawn

hayescarmen364

I ran one last year in about 24.30 but had people behind me screaming and yelling to me to push and run faster and to pass the guy infront of me.

wolfchild59

My first 5K was the Disneyland 5K on Sep 3rd and I did it in 31 minutes 23 secones.

stef_3

I never time my 5ks when I run, but I ran a charity 5k in June pushing my 2 boys in a double jogging stroller and my time was 30mins 20sec.

TexasNurseMom78

I think it was like 47 min. Walked most of it since I had just started working ut. doing another one on Oct 2nd so will let you kow. I really just want to finish and not be last! Which I did on the last one so I know I can do it again

mopovich

My first was 25 minutes...my best is 21 minutes. Goal is 18 minutes! NEED TO GET BACK TO RUNNING (stress fracture)!

Way to go!! Keep it up, girl!

sjtreely

I ran one last year in about 24.30 but had people behind me screaming and yelling to me to push and run faster and to pass the guy infront of me.

Just remember, it's not nice to count out loud.

hayescarmen364

I ran one last year in about 24.30 but had people behind me screaming and yelling to me to push and run faster and to pass the guy infront of me.

Just remember, it's not nice to count out loud.

Lol, True but It's a must in Bootcamp which I was a terrible runner before I joined Marines now I am pretty good at 5K and Soon I want to run 10K starting next year.

sweetxsour35

My first 5k time was 57 minutes, but at that time I was pretty unhealthy. Last year, my time was 44 minutes. Big improvement, but I could do better.

Queen_JessieA

My first and last 5 k was 38 mins and a handful of secs. I miss running

FL_Nettie

My first 5k was around 39 minutes and I threw up after I crossed the finish line :sick: I saw all the people walking around eating oranges & bananas before the race, so I decided I should eat an orange too. At around the 1 mile mark I could feel the acid in the orange just sloshing around in my stomach and it all came out after I crossed the finish line. Now I NEVER eat fruit before I run. :laugh:

MissAnjy

My first 5k was 27:17
I'm running my first 10k in a little over a week (October 2nd)

JCubbins

My first was on 18 June '11 and I finished in 33:13, but now when I run 5K I can tell that now I'd finish in about 32:30 Not much of an improvement, but for me, every second counts.
Good luck!