I stink at running!! Really :/

Keep at it! When I first started running, I did C25K and my running pace was 4.5 mph. That was 8 months ago. My current average pace is 6 mph. It takes time and practice!

You don't stink!...you are a champion, every step you take is one step closer to your goals.You will never win if you don't start.
It will become easier and if already enjoy it, you are already over the hardest part.Persistence and determination will take you to the most wonderful of places. cliche cliche etc

Oh dude I'm slow as crap!

I do a 5k in like 37/38 minutes

In the past I have gotten my 5k down to 31 minutes. The way I did that was running longer distances most of the week and on Friday I'd do a 5k. Every week my 5k got faster. It's like your mind/body knows that 5k is no longer a big deal so you run faster.

I'm slow too! Like really slow. I used to be even slower than I currently am. I've raced 2 races where I came in dead last. DEAD LAST! One race, to this very day, I hold the record for being the slowest person to ever finish it. So trust me: I know slow.

I care, but only in the sense that I'm aware of my slowness. Past that, my options are to either give up in disgrace and disgust, or keep on trucking. Considering how much I love running. And biking. And swimming. And triathlon? I'd much rather just keep on trucking.

Look - think of golf. How many people do you know who suck at golf but go out there and do it anyway? Probably lots. Golf courses are littered with people who stink up the course but keep doing it because it's fun to them.

This is how running and triathlon are for me. They're FUN! Yes I may be slow. But WOW!!!, do I love it! The joys I get from training and racing far exceed the displeasure of being slow.

I hope this helps, from one slowpoke to another.
TriJoe.

I'm slow too! Like really slow. I used to be even slower than I currently am. I've raced 2 races where I came in dead last. DEAD LAST! One race, to this very day, I hold the record for being the slowest person to ever finish it. So trust me: I know slow.

I care, but only in the sense that I'm aware of my slowness. Past that, my options are to either give up in disgrace and disgust, or keep on trucking. Considering how much I love running. And biking. And swimming. And triathlon? I'd much rather just keep on trucking.

Look - think of golf. How many people do you know who suck at golf but go out there and do it anyway? Probably lots. Golf courses are littered with people who stink up the course but keep doing it because it's fun to them.

This is how running and triathlon are for me. They're FUN! Yes I may be slow. But WOW!!!, do I love it! The joys I get from training and racing far exceed the displeasure of being slow.

I hope this helps, from one slowpoke to another.
TriJoe.

it!!

I've always been a "slow" runner. I don't care. I love running. I didn't even think that I could run. I would say, "Look at my body type (curvy). Does this look like a runner to you?" My husband convinced me that "anyone can run"... and I believed him. That was over 17 years ago. And I keep striving to get faster and faster. If you asked me 17 years ago if I thought that I might run a marathon someday, I would have said, "No way!" Keep at it! You'll never know what you can achieve till you give it your best shot!

Really lol
I am training for a 5k and am on week 4 of the C25K program (run 1/4 mile, walk 1/4 mile, run 1/2 mile, walk 1/2 mile and repeat).
My fastest pace this week has been 15 min/mile averaging a 3.5 mph pace.
I know this stinks! Is it even worth it?
I really do like running. In high school I ran track but was a sprinter (100yd and 200yd dash, relays). I have never had endurance.
I feel bummed because everyone seems to be doing <10 min miles.
Should I give it up and try something else?

Running is about what you are doing, not what anyone else is doing. And C25K is about doing the distance, speed comes later.

If you want to run your 5k, I'd say it's worth it. IMO quitting just gives you the seeds of the excuse you need to quit whatever your next goal is.

See it through, then start working on speed if you feel like you need to.

Running is something you have to train for to be good at it. I used to suck at it but i trained evveryday and pushed myself a little harder every time. For instance, on day one i Walked at a 3.5 mph for 10 minutess, ran at 4.5 mph for 5 minutes, walked for 10, and so on. I did this for about an hour. After 3 days i increased my running time 2 minutes and decreased my walking time. Once I got comfortable with that I increased my speed for both walking and running. After about 2 weeks I could run staright at 5 mph for 30 minutes. I kept pushing myself a little bit more everyday. You have to push yourself a little extra. If you are on a treadmill add a little incline every so often for a minute or so. I remeber the first time I learned how to run i started out just like this. About 6 months later i ran at a 7 mph pace for 1 hour straight which was huge for me. Now, I2 years later im not in same shape. I run av avarage of 6 miles per hour.

If you never have been a runner it is tough at first but it will get better. Just remeber to push yourself if you can . It will pay off.

Do not give it up! I have the slowest time, but I don't care. I did a 5k in 44 minutes and I was so proud of myself. :laugh: We can only get better!

Stick with it and have patience. Speed will eventually come.

Last year when I started running, I was clocking 14min/miles and slower. Now, I'm consistently hitting sub-11min/miles in races and trying to break the sub-10min/mile mark.

Edited to add: last month the Athletics Club I'm in held a 1 mile time trial. I shocked myself. I did the mile in 08:34. As long as you stick with it and only worry about beating yourself then you will get faster.