Consolidation Run 2 - 5K at the weekend?

[drl212]

Hi All,

Finished last week and have had two consolidation runs this week. I'm a slow runner, I think, and don't know my pace. Are there any other slow runners out there who have attempted a 5K? I'm just wondering how long it took you? I'm doing 33 minutes atm.

I think I've got the mileage in me to go a bit further, but just wanted an estimate...

Thanks!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

33 minutes for a 5K isn't all that slow dr212, I suppose it's slow compared to running 5K sub 15 minutes but there aren't many if any runners on this forum who can run a sub 15 minute 5k

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K last week, keep doing a few more 30 minute consolidation runs before you think of increasing your distance, perhaps to 10K.

[Cmoi Graduate]

When I first read your post drl212 I thought you meant you'd run 5k in 33 minutes. On re-reading I then understood it as you're currently doing 33 minutes without tracking your distance, but you'd like to run 5k at some point. So now I'm confused !

If it's the former, then many people on here would be delighted to run 5k in 33 minutes and wouldn't remotely consider that "slow."

If it's the latter, what I'd suggest is that you focus on building running time rather than deciding you have to do 5K. Maybe look at the timed version of the Magic Plan on Bridge to see how you could do that.

You'll also need to track your distance. If you don't have a running watch yet, the free version of an app such as Strava should be fine.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks for the tip about Strava. I'll check that out. No, I'm not running 5K in 33 min...!

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to drl212]

You're welcome re Strava ! Had to go out earlier so my earlier reply wasn't quite finished.

Wanted to add that I suggested increasing time rather than trying for 5k right away because if you track your run and discover you're some way short, you might end up adding on quite a chunk of time.

Fwiw I didn't start tracking my runs until sometime after I'd finished C25K, and nearly four years on I still don't trrack everything.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Great! Thanks!!

I'm doing a parkrun this weekend, so if I haven't measured distance yet, I will do my ~33 min and walk anything after that...

I'm waiting for my Garmin to arrive.

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

It takes me, on average 35/37 minutes to run 5k. 33 minutes isn't slow. Well done you!

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Oldwoman65]

Thanks, Old!! No, I meant that I can run 33 minutes but I don't know the distance I'm running. Hopefully will be able to figure that out tomorrow.

I feel pretty confident that I could go to 37 or even 40 minutes if needed. That's close to the 10% mark for increasing...

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate in reply to drl212]

If you have a smartphone you can use the free Nike Run Club app to track you

[drl212 Graduate in reply to RunByTheSea64]

Thank you! I wish I had asked this question weeks ago! LOL

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate in reply to drl212]

And some of the time-based runs have data commentary too, and will update you as to pace and distance as you're running. Suits me as I don't have any other trackers

[Fasterthanshizu Graduate]

Along with everyone else I'd advise increasing the length of your runs very gradually and cautiously. The last thing you want is an injury when you've got this far.

I'm not sure what 5km plans you have, but Parkrun would be a good option. It's a carefully measured 5km course and there's no problem walking it or run / walking it to get a feel for the distance. Also, if you 're not satisfied with the run or walk, its always there next week for another go!

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Fasterthanshizu]

Hello!

I'm planning to do a parkrun this weekend. I'll see how far I can go and walk any remaining distance after my 33 min...

Definitely don't want to have a setback! But just curious how far I am going. Hopefully my Garmin will arrive soon!!

Thanks!!

[SummerDark Graduate]

I've started doing timed 5k races. I wanted a new challenge, a change of scene, and something to aim for.

These are chip timed, so I get a really accurate reading and can tell you that my last 5k was exactly 47 minutes, which was an increase of 50 seconds on the one before... different route of course!

As it took me a year before I could run for longer than a few minutes, I'm really happy to have finished a whole 5k! I'm one of the slower runners, and it's unlikely my time will become much faster.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to SummerDark]

Thanks so much! Yes, it looks like I'm coming in at a 15 min mile so will be similar to you. I'm just in second week of consolidating now. My last long run was 35 min which got me to 2.3 mile. I'm looking for June to get up to 5K after another two weeks of consolidating.