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5K questions

gabeej
gabeej Posts: 45
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm getting closer to 5K every time I run. What is a reasonable time for a beginner for a 5K?

What kind of pace should I be setting for times I run on the treadmill?

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  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    You'll get a bunch of difference answers for this. Many factors come into play, fitness level, age, training, genetics, etc. Often, I'll see people hoping to complete a 5k in 30 minutes. So I'd say that is "normal" as a goal.

    Unless you have a need to win or place in a race, just getting out and running while pushing yourself to improve is great.

    Congrats on becoming a runner!
  • kimmyj74
    kimmyj74 Posts: 223 Member
    You will get many different answers for your question.
    My personal first 5K was 36:31 and second was 34:58. Now since I have been slacking with my running is more like the 40's cus I take many walking breaks
  • Icelandic_Saga
    Icelandic_Saga Posts: 2,926 Member
    I'm doing a 5k race with obstacles in september, I'm sure I'll be fine with the running/jogging but what should I do to prepared for obstacles?
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