Average 5K time - first race
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You sound pretty competitive, and you're already above the embarrassment pace, so why not set a goal of 10-minute miles, and work toward it between now and the race. That would be 31 minutes for a 5k.0
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I think my first one was maybe 40 minutes or so... I eeked out a sub-25 last summer. 35 is perfectly respectable... as is any finish BTW.
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Just do it!
Also, you will probably end up getting a better time at the race than you've been getting on your own. Running with a crowd tends to do that. This can be both a good and bad thing. Don't push yourself more than you know you can handle. You should go easy on yourself since it's your first 5k. Just finishing it is great in itself. Then you can try beating that time at your next 5k(s). Good luck!0 -
Don't wait. Register and run one! I did my first 5K in Oct and I ran a 37:31. You have a baseline also and you can try to beat it. After you run I want to know how you did. I bet you will do great!0
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OMG 35 would be an awesome first time. Mine was 40:10 and there was others whom did some jogging after me.0
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Run it for sure!
You'll be right in the middle of the pack at that speed.0 -
My first 5K was over an hour. That was 3 years ago. Even within the last year I had people tell me before the event even started that they didn't think I could make it. The best revenge is Success! I got my on-pavement time down to 52 minutes, and my treadmill time down to 46-48, depending on how hard I want to push myself (and yes, for all you people out there whose workout gets completely ruined by someone else hanging on to the rails, I hang on to the rails!!! LOL!!!)
In an event, I am last about 75% of the time. It doesn't bother me. I got off my *kitten* and did it. I am running circles around people sitting on the couch. Someone else is happy they they weren't last. Overall, I got in more minutes of cardio than anyone else participating in the event!
The only time I ever got bothered was about 15 years ago at an event where there were SO MANY volunteers with nothing to do that, as the last place participant I had 7 sag-wagons follow me across the finish line. That experience kept me from doing them for a long time.
I am doing a 5K this weekend at the Brayton Fire School Disaster City at Texas A&M. It is a training facility where they have staged full blown train wrecks, oil refinery scenarios, collapsed buildings, a ship, etc. Apparently the course will go through all the "disasters". The event is a fundraiser for 4 firefighters from Bryan, TX, two who were killed and two who were seriously injured several months ago.0 -
My first 5K was over an hour. That was 3 years ago. Even within the last year I had people tell me before the event even started that they didn't think I could make it. The best revenge is Success! I got my on-pavement time down to 52 minutes, and my treadmill time down to 46-48, depending on how hard I want to push myself (and yes, for all you people out there whose workout gets completely ruined by someone else hanging on to the rails, I hang on to the rails!!! LOL!!!)
In an event, I am last about 75% of the time. It doesn't bother me. I got off my *kitten* and did it. I am running circles around people sitting on the couch. Someone else is happy they they weren't last. Overall, I got in more minutes of cardio than anyone else participating in the event!
The only time I ever got bothered was about 15 years ago at an event where there were SO MANY volunteers with nothing to do that, as the last place participant I had 7 sag-wagons follow me across the finish line. That experience kept me from doing them for a long time.
I am doing a 5K this weekend at the Brayton Fire School Disaster City at Texas A&M. It is a training facility where they have staged full blown train wrecks, oil refinery scenarios, collapsed buildings, a ship, etc. Apparently the course will go through all the "disasters". The event is a fundraiser for 4 firefighters from Bryan, TX, two who were killed and two who were seriously injured several months ago.
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You, sir, are awesome.
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My 1st was 48 mins, and i was at the back but not last.
I beat my hubby who stayed at home :drinker: ( and all the other lazy sods)
And ii will get to seee my run times get so much better in the next few years.0 -
If only people who hoped to win races entered, you'd likely only see four or five in most races (be it running, motorracing or whatever) - so enter and, err, 'enjoy'*
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*Though I dislike running races, have done a few as I do enjoy the benefits of being healthier!0 -
Do it now!
When I ran my first 5k pushing a jogging stroller my time was 37:52. Eight months later I ran one pushing the stroller in 29:52. Huge improvement, I was so proud of myself. Sunday I ran a 5k, my first with out the stroller and my time was 28:01. I like that I started running races when I was new to running, it's been a good way for me to measure my progress.
I have never come in last in a race and Sunday with a field size of about 5700, I had 3000 people finish after me.0 -
Run YOUR race-not anybody else's. Do YOUR best and don't compare yourself to anyone.
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I can do a flat run in about 27 min. Did a bridge run with a crazy effin headwind on Sunday in just under 31. It was hard as hell! So, it depends on the course, conditions, etc.
Go sign up now!! You will be sooooooo proud of yourself no matter what time you get!!0 -
I ran my first 3K in 22 minutes and my first 5K is in a month. I can currently do a 5K in about 39 minutes. Go ahead and register!! You're competing against yourself and the clock and certainly not the other runners.0
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My first 5k was March 2nd. I finished at 50 minutes. It was a trail walk up/down the side of a mountain. One of the hills I stood for a second at the bottom and questioned my sanity.0
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Do it. You will naturally run faster on race day, adrenaline kicks in, maybe competition. I always try to catch the person in front of me. Make a day of it with some friends, pick someone on race day that you dont want to get passed by, sing songs and encourage the people around you. Going in to a race expecting to win is arrogant use each race to test your abilities and get stronger.0
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Your time is fine. This is a huge accomplishment that not many people experience. I did my first 5k last year, 33 minutes.0
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DO IT!! I did my first 5k last fall in 41 min. I didn't worry about the time, I was just excited I finished and I was by far not the last.0
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You are already a speedster in my eyes. My first 5k was about 34 minutes. I now run at 30 minutes or less. The cool thing about running is that it is an individual sport. Run the best you can and randomly cheer on people that you pass or pass you.0
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^ Very true the excitement of the race pushes you even more.0
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I did my first 5k in 43 mins
That was at a swift walk and I was about to die because I was so outta shape... My dad was walking off and leaving me like it was no big deal -.-0 -
I just did my first 5k sunday, and my time was 41.53. The atmosphere is so amazing that I am hooked! Already signed up for my next one, and obviously going to work on my time. Hoping to cut at least 3 mins off by my next one. The skill level and ages of everyone running were all so different, and no one is there to judge! I think I'm still on a high from it! lol0
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My first 5 was done in 34:04 so 35's pretty good!0
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Alright, I registered!! Thanks to everyone who responded (if you see this) because I am super motivated and exited. I'm running next friday, and my brother is doing it with me! This forum has been so inspiring.0
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Congrats on signing up ! The most important thing and hardest thing to do is actually register for a race. I kept making excuses for so long thinking I needed to be a better runner before registering for a race. My first race I ran was with my sister 7 years ago and I have been hooked ever since.0
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Alright, I registered!! Thanks to everyone who responded (if you see this) because I am super motivated and exited. I'm running next friday, and my brother is doing it with me! This forum has been so inspiring.
Good luck and have fun!! You will love it and want to do more 0 -
Been reading this.... I am signed up with my family for my first ever 5k in late june(color me rad) I am scared to death but looking forward to it at the same time..... I just want to finish..... good luck to you!0
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Alright, I registered!! Thanks to everyone who responded (if you see this) because I am super motivated and exited. I'm running next friday, and my brother is doing it with me! This forum has been so inspiring.
I hope you'll come back after the race and let everyone know how you got on!0 -
The 1st 5k I did was with a toddler and an infant, and a wagon....it took us an hour and we still weren't the last ones!0
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I think 35 minutes is awesome!!!0
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