It took me more than 2 years to get up to 5k from when I started jogging again.
My first 5k time was last year and approx 25.00.
I got that down to consistent runs of around 23.00 and my best time was around 22.30.
Wow, this year, I've not gone under 26 minutes. I've a couple of 26.10s.
Mostly around 26.30 although have been as high as 28.00.
Am running most days, although can't afford a gym so have to run outside, and it was blinkin' cold today in shorts and 2 tshirts (can't afford a jogging top lol). Just done a 26.28, and actually didn't double up with my hands on my knees gasping for air at the finish for maybe the first time ever.
I'm nearly 50. I think the slower times are a combination of being a year older and weaker, and that I pushed myself crazy crazy hard last year.
What's your times?
5k times
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
maybe I could make my sub 25 minute target for the year yet
posted 1 week, 1 day ago
mind you i very nearly vomited at the finish line
posted 6 days, 5 hours ago
30.02 this morning
Yes I could have run sub 30 but I only look at my watch at the halfway point and the end.
Next time!
posted 6 days, 2 hours ago
I do the same. That is annoying, but you'll beat it next time so no worries.
Great effort, well done.
posted 5 days, 22 hours ago
thank god I didn't get banned in the last hour
very messy run and my legs (particularly inner thighs) had not recovered from friday.
but.....
24.52
posted 5 days, 22 hours ago
Me: I just ran by best time in 2 years
My dad: That's because you're such a lightweight haha
That's his idea of conversation. Wouldn't cross his mind to say well done good effort.
posted 2 days, 23 hours ago
better get out there and cause myself some pain.
at least it's warm today.
posted 2 days, 22 hours ago
24.43
and it hurt
whilst I was doing my best times on a flat circuit, I really have no idea how I was doing 22.30s a couple of years ago, carrying I reckon about an extra 10 lbs.
posted 2 days, 19 hours ago
out in 11.40
about 22 seconds breather
back in 12.41
posted 2 days, 17 hours ago
You should have been out today Barefoot.
Nice mild day like today.