230lbs - 5k

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NSkip4
NSkip4 Posts: 21
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Hey Everybody,

Three months ago (about when I started running) I could only manage 3k in the embarassing time of 27:51

After cold early mornings, aching limbs and pure determination of running 3 times a week ..... I managed this...

TODAY I DID 5K IN 26:35 , This is pretty good for a 230lbs guy right?!

(by the way this couldn't of been achieved without the Couch - 5k app!)

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  • baypathgradLyns
    baypathgradLyns Posts: 639 Member
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    To me, that is REALLY good time!!! my lowest time is 33:33!!! :D

    Kudos to you!!!
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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    dude! thats awesome!!! thats like a nine minute mile!!! good for you!!
  • NSkip4
    NSkip4 Posts: 21
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    Thanks guys!

    :)
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
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    wow awesome! im doing the c25k challenge, cant wait to see if i can do 5k after 9 weeks of training

    xxxx
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
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    Very nice!! I think your time was awesome!
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
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    That is awesome. I did my best 5K time yesterday on my 10 mile run and it was 31:41. Given that I started walking the first 5 minutes to warm up, I am very happy and think I can break into the high 20s if I concentrated on just a 5K. Good results for you though, and weight has nothing to do with it. That time is good for a 150# person.
  • NSkip4
    NSkip4 Posts: 21
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    wow awesome! im doing the c25k challenge, cant wait to see if i can do 5k after 9 weeks of training

    xxxx

    You will be able to, I could at beginning of week 9 so just left it there and since been doing 5k 3 times a week, stick to it, it really pays off!
  • tiaydew
    tiaydew Posts: 89 Member
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    Wow! I think you did a great job! :)

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