5k time? Question for the Runners...

Ripgirl

Hello there,

I've started running recently and am so excited at how quickly the progression happens, I'm already able to run longer before needing to walk and it's so motivating!

I was curious to know from any of you runners who participate in tri's or marathons, what is considered a reasonably competitive time for a 5k run?
I don't think I'm running the whole 5k just yet and hope to just continue to enjoy the improvements in my fitness along the way. Just a curiousity.

Thanks!

debtdummy

i did 5k in 34 mins and was so happy

LuckyLeprechaun

I did it in 38:43 and I was super thrilled. But that is on the slow side, I'm told:blushing: :laugh:

erickirb

Under 30 mins for female and under 25 for Males are good times.

Local races where I am from the winners are around 16 for males and 19 for females.

World class male runners do the 5K around 13 mins.

pniana

A 10 minute mile is moderately competitive.

Ripgirl

Under 30 mins for female and under 25 for Males are good times.

Local races where I am from the winners are around 16 for males and 19 for females.

World class male runners do the 5K around 13 mins.

Wow.
Well.
That sure puts things into perspective :happy:

Thank you.

chulie

I run 5k in about 28 minutes.....personally..just running 5k is a huge deal..hahaha....dont worry too much about the time....i did a 10k and it took me an hour an 18 minutes and someone did it in 38 MINUTES! hahahaha soo....ya...needless to say....go at your own pace....if you want a goal...once you complete it once..take that time and use it to beat....

jdelot

Don't be overwhelmed by those times. Keep in mind that those are the times of the people that are winning the races. They most certainly didn't start running in the last few months. Anyway, congrats on getting into running. I think it's great that you're already considering running competitively. Speaking from experience, after you run your first race, you'll really get into. I started running in the spring and ran my first 10k in May. Now I have a GPS, and better running shoes...careful...sometimes the runner's high can carry-over into shopping...

annaliza

Wow.

I consider myself a runner (a newbie at that) and my 5k is around 40 minutes.

I agree jdelot....those times are for those that are winning or have been running for awhile.

If you are like me....with 40lbs to lose, you will be a lot slower.

Best advice I could give you: Don't worry about time or speed. Work on your distance first....the speed will come later.

Good luck to you!

Ripgirl

Shopping? Shoes? I'm in!!

Thanks for the support, I'm excited! Not really considering running competitively, I was just curious what was considered an average amount of time so I had some idea. That said, you never know - I'm quite shocked at how much I'm enjoying it. I've tried it in the past and it just never seemed like my thing, now I'm always looking forward to the next one. I find that when I realize I've run further/longer without needing to walk, it motivates me like nothing else. If it helps take a few inches off along the way I'll be beyond thrilled.
It's such a nice change to be able to leave right from my front door, and be outside rather than in the gym.

Congratulations on your first 10k, jdelot. You just started in the spring? Amazing!
Annaliza, fellow newbie runner, congrats on doing 5k. I hope to be there soon!

I'm going shoe shopping......

jdelot

Yep, just started in the spring. Thanks. I kinda jumped in feet first. I'm running my 3rd 10K on the 20th of this month. It's called the Omaha Corporate Cup.