5k times for the heavier folks

freew67

While I know they say dont compare yourself to other folks, its hard not to. 45 mins (about a 15 min mile) is where Im at right now. Im down to 260 lbs now (300 when I posted this) but my time really hasnt improved. Yesterday I did manage to get a little over 3 miles in without really getting my heart rate up much. I was actually shooting to jog 4 miles but my HRM went on the fritz for a bit. Ive been working on my breathing some (since I think that was part of 1 mile and dead.. I mean done), paying attention to my form a bit, plus just trying not to push it too much too soon. Youtube has GOBS on vids.

Last week I finally managed to jog a mile under 15 mins for the first time (14:23). Speed is not something that has ever been said about me before... in sports. I would love to do a 5+ miles but when you have 2 little boys along for the walk in a stroller, they tend to win out with, "I WANT TO GO HOME!" lol

If you have a smartphone, get mapmyrun, cardiotrainer, or any one of those apps to help keep track of times. If not, cell or watch, plus Google Earth can help. Map out your path with Google Earth to get an idea of what a 5k would be. I actually think you can do this with MapMyRun site also (prob easier as well).

I plan on doing a 5k soon if I can find one local. Walk, run, log roll, ask the EMT to wheel you across the line on the stretcher, who cares, just be proud you finished!

spotteddrafter

I am currently just under your weight range (yay!) - 241# 5' 9" female. I have been walking 5ks for a year or two now, and usually finish them in around 52-54 minutes. I just did one on Saturday that I jogged and walked and finished 46:19 - my fasted yet! I wasn't planning on jogging, so of course didn't wear the right shoes, but I felt good enough to do it and did.

fatguy_fitness

I just finished up with the Couch-to-5K program and completed my first 5K this past weekend. I'm 32, 6'2" and about 320lbs. (down from 343 when I started the program a little over 9 weeks ago.) My main goal was to just run the whole thing and not stop to walk. I ended up feeling pretty good and was happy with my time, especially since it was a pretty hilly coarse. I finished with a time of 38:31.

avanderburg

I know this post is old, but I just ran my first ever 5k this past weekend, and im 248lbs, I ran it is 46.5 minutes. I have been training using the Galloway Method of Run/Walk/Run. so i think i did okay, i will aim to be better! you did great btw.

mousepaws22

Your times are quicker than mine and I'm lighter than you! My first 5K I did at about 185 pounds I think and it took me 48 minutes. I jogged about 25% of it and walked the rest. That was outside running. I did my second 5K last week on the treadmill and it took me 55:56! I now weight about 200 and it was my first time on a treadmill in 2 months after injury. I would say jogged about 15-20% of it and walked the rest.

fimary

good for you doing it, i am on the c25k, and not finished 5k, well done

ironmonkeystyle

I heard that Paul Ryan once ran a 5k in 3 minutes and 14 seconds.

__RANDY__

I can comfortably run 5k in 30-35 mins

grimendale

My first 5k was 37 minutes at 225 lbs. I've gotten it down now to just under 30 minutes at 190 lbs.

karendee4

My first 5k I did in my neighborhood and it took me 50 mins. I walked and jogged about 50/50. (i was around 300 lbs)

My second one at a real race was 43 mins at about 260 pounds

My third one I was closer to 230 and did it in 41 mins (a real 5k)

Recently at 210 I did a 5k in the neighborhood at 39:45 (some walking mostly jogging)


Remember you are only racing yourself!! Who cares what others do? Also when I sign up for a 5k I check the previous year's times. I like seeing where I would rank and there will prob be people bhind me.

Zenaflare

I was 215 lbs when I did my first 5k. I ran in 46 mins. I was so proud that I actually did the race and finished. It gave me the confidence to know that I could do more.

kelr0110

I'm 235 and usually run a 5k in 33mins (average) - my goal in my last "official" race was to not walk the entire time, and I accomplished that and finished in 34 mins or so.

RGv2

It's all about the fitness level.

backinaction

My fastest time over 300 pounds was a 5k in 34 minutes. This past weekend (235 pounds) I ran a 5k in 26:30. Losing weight has helped a ton but adding miles (30+ miles per week) has helped a lot more.

Tysonlovesweights

my personal best time in a 5 k was when I was 240, and that time was 22:50, I did a 5k circuit challenge with a few friends about a year and a half ago weighing about 265 and my time was 29:36. I am 6'4" but i have relatively short legs for my height

stape21

I am glad I found this forum. I am 60 years old and my best time is 35:00. I was 255 when I completed that 5k. I try to run year around, but my job will not allow but about 6 months. I feel better knowing that I am an average runner for my size.

debrakgoogins

Your pace time has many factors. Yes, carrying more weight makes it harder to run but your overall physical wellbeing is a big part of it as well. I run super S.L.O.W. I started running last October and have completed three 5ks, and a 10k. I am considered obese by BMI charts but I am doing my first half marathon in 24 days. My pace will be about 15 minutes per mile but that's ok with me. I will finish. You can do it!

@urbanmasala There is a documentary called From Fat to Finish Line that inpsired me to start running despite my weight. The have a free program called Run Your First Mile. I highly recommend it. It's where I started.

Edited to add...Da*n it, I got sucked into another zombie thread that was resurrected.

MadDogManor

I did c25k twice, once on the treadmill and once on the pavement, before I ran my 5k. I was 40 something and 200 lbs. My goal was to not walk during the race. I was successful, felt like I had ‘ran’ the whole thing, and my time was 47 minutes. I thought it would be the beginning of something (I wanted to do a marathon someday), but I just kinda gave it up. It hurts my knees too much now.

doingthisforme16

I'm encouraged to find this forum. I'm in the 250 range, but I want to begin (slowly) training for a 5K race.

Can anyone recommended an online training program or template for a complete beginner? Is C25K the place to start?

TavistockToad

doingthisforme16 wrote: »

I'm encouraged to find this forum. I'm in the 250 range, but I want to begin (slowly) training for a 5K race.

Can anyone recommended an online training program or template for a complete beginner? Is C25K the place to start?

Yep c25k is a great start, if you can comfortably walk for 30 - 45 minutes at a brisk pace?

doingthisforme16

@TavistockToad - Thank you; this information is appreciated.

tirowow12385

When I was Morbidly obese at 250 pounds, I'm 5'8", I finished my first 5k at an hour, I tried my best too!

When I went from morbid obese to just obese at a BMI of 32, I ran a 5k at 27 minutes and 27 seconds.

cmhubbard92

This no longer applies for me as I haven't ran in a few years, but I was on the cross country team in high school, and my first race ever(all 5ks) was 44:19. I walked a lot because I wasn't able to pace myself. By the end of that season I managed to run 34:14 and not walk any of it. I don't remember how much I weighed then(probably close to 200), I was the slowest on the team, but I never gave up, and eventually wasn't the last to finish!

Even if you have to walk, don't give up! You'll definitely get faster over time!!! What matters is that you are out there doing it!!! And as it was previously mentioned, C25K is a great program to use when getting into running!

I'm hoping to start c25k after I come back from my vacation next week, as I really miss the feeling I got from running (especially in early spring and fall! The smell of the trail was calming!)

Samantharavenclaw84

I'm 226.2. Started running at 250 pounds and have run the distance of a 5K anywhere between 32 minute and 55 minutes. My average is probably right about 45 minutes. You can do it!