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  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,460 Member
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    Dec. 4, 2010, age 39, 29:01...most recent 5K was Mar. 24, 2012, age 41, 23:49.
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
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    For my first 'flat' 5k (November 2011) my time was 32:45...I did this at 44 years old. I've since shaved approximately 6 minutes off that time. :smile:
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
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    Ran first 5k last August when I was 42. Time was 34:10. Goal for 2011 is to run sub 20:00 (BWAHAHAHAHAHA):laugh:

    But what is your goal for 2012? :laugh:
  • frankwyte4
    frankwyte4 Posts: 6 Member
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    first 5k was earlier this year ran it in 28:05, 30 yrs old
  • lisastrom
    lisastrom Posts: 108 Member
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    I'm 49 and my first 5K at age 48 was around 34 mins., my second 5K was approx. 31 mins. and may latest 5K run 2 wks. ago was 29:18:00. Not bad for an old woman!!!
  • sh3lby03
    sh3lby03 Posts: 193 Member
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    Not the best Age 26- first 5k, 40 degrees, rainy, and hilly-- total time 32' flat
  • Massageu2
    Massageu2 Posts: 59
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    I am 40 and ran my first 5K in March at 40:22. Ran my second two weeks later at 38:44 and my 3rd 2 weeks after that at 41:12. Some days and race courses are better than others so just go out and have fun. Make your goal not to finish last, but to make sure you finish. You will be addicted in no time.
  • jcarnes66
    jcarnes66 Posts: 40 Member
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    I ran my first 5k the weekend before last. I am 45, have never run before in my life and did it in 31:51. I have been using the 5k Runner iPhone app to train. At the time I ran that race, I was in week 6. I just started week 8 - the final week - and will be running my 2nd 5k next weekend (5/19).

    That said....and like others have said, don't worry about time. Just finish the race at your own pace and then go celebrate - like I did!! ;)
  • stewart89
    stewart89 Posts: 1
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    Time is not important - finishing is the goal for a first 5k. I ran 18 minutes 5k in HS, low 20's in my 20's and not I am pushing the 25 minutes and I'm 44 (male)
  • anitadhey
    anitadhey Posts: 10
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    I started with the C25K program on January 1, 2012 and ran my first 5K April 28 at age 39 with a time of 34:01. I have noticed that my speed has improved as my weight has gone down. Good luck to you and welcome to the running family! ;)
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
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    26:00 last year. Going to actually train this year and shoot for 20
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 231 Member
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    My first 5K - I was 36 and my time was 36 minutes. And I finished last. It was a very small race with only about thirty runners. All of the other runners knew that it was my first race. It was the BEST feeling when I crossed the finish line and every one of those runners was waiting to cheer me on! I am now 41 and will be doing my next race in November. Right now I would probably take about 45 minutes to finish a race - but I am on week 5 day 2 of C25K and hope to improve greatly in the next few months.
  • jreimund
    jreimund Posts: 64
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    Just started running, (on week 5 of c25k) and ran a 5k this past weekend. When I ran I was 26, (just had a birthday, so now I'm 27, lol) and came in at 42 minutes. I was pretty happy with that since I walked a couple times.
  • ATOLLIT
    ATOLLIT Posts: 149
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    I've not done an official 5k ever, but have entered the race for life 5k in a few weeks time with my mum (she needs something to motivate her into exercising so this is how we're going to do it!). But last week I ran what walkjogrun.net told me was 5.3k in 33 minutes with some friends. I'm 23 :) but I don't think age makes all that much difference compared to overall size and fitness, and how long your legs are!
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
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    I have only run 2. I am 33.

    First was just under 31 mins.
    Second one was 30:10 on a really hilly course. Gotta love PA hills!

    I have another this weekend. I hope to get around 28 since it's a flat course.

    Good Luck!!!
  • mgraue82
    mgraue82 Posts: 168 Member
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    My first was in 2009 - no training (VERY BAD IDEA) I was 27 and ran (and lots of walking) a 38 minute and some second (can't remember) 5k. NOW I am physically training for a 5k and can't wait to run one with training.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,250 Member
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    My first timed race was when I was 50, my time was 28:35. I have ran four more since then and now have a PB of 26:50, I am 51
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
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    26:00 last year. Going to actually train this year and shoot for 20

    6 minutes in a year is a HUGE jump. You are talking about 8:20ish pace to 6:20ish pace. Those two paces are light years apart. Not saying it can't be done, but don't be discouraged if it doesn't happen in one year.
  • brendansmom1
    brendansmom1 Posts: 530 Member
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    Time is SOOOOO not important. I asked the same question before I ran mine in February....I had a horrible time - 41:03, but not bad for a fat 40 year old. LOL

    Seriously, I had some MAJOR wardrobe malfunctions and cramps from HELL (sorry TMI) and I did it....sure, it was slower than I wanted, but it was one race, and I did it!!!

    (I have done "unofficial" ones since then and I average about 35/36 min)

    Good Luck and have fun!!
  • robmaguire1
    robmaguire1 Posts: 111
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    Good catch. It's early here on the East Coast. Haven't had my coffee yet!!
    Ran first 5k last August when I was 42. Time was 34:10. Goal for 2011 is to run sub 20:00 (BWAHAHAHAHAHA):laugh:

    But what is your goal for 2012? :laugh:

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