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[Jamesfish25]

On week 5 of couch to 5K. Love to be doing 5k in like 25 mins like most people I seem to speak too. Can’t see that ever happening right now, but I’m sure I’ll get there 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Most people can’t run 5k in 25 minutes. The average parkrun time is a little over 30 minutes but remember that’s the average for all parkrunners some of whom have been doing it for years, a lot of people are slower than that and anyway you’re a beginner. Only 10-20% of C25k graduates can do 6min/km at the point where they graduate.

[Jamesfish25 in reply to ArthurJG]

Thanks Arthur JG. That make me full much better. I would be so chuffed if I could do it in 39mins. What does C25k mean?

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Jamesfish25]

Couch to 5k 🙂

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

I started couch to 5k in May 2018. I’ve now done 59 parkruns. I’ve beaten 30 minutes only once. But two years ago I couldn’t run a hundred yards.

[Jamesfish25 in reply to ArthurJG]

That’s brilliant Arthur. I’ve come straight in at week 4. But struggled with this at first so know it’s my level. Done it 4 times thus we’l and just found easy today, so hopefully I’ll be doing 5k in 30 mins like you in the next month or 2 👍

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Jamesfish25]

No remember I said I’ve done it ONCE. I normally take longer but that’s OK.

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Jamesfish25]

Take it easy, missing out those early weeks will increase your risk of injury.

The aim of the programme is to safely get you to being able to run for 30 minutes, and that takes steady preparation.

Good luck.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Mands50 Graduate]

I’ve done several 5Ks now and my best time is just under 34 minutes although it has dropped from 38 minutes a few weeks ago. Just concentrate on running for 30 minutes and don’t stress about the time. You’re doing great 👍

[Jamesfish25 in reply to Mands50]

Thanks. appreciate that. So are you. Well done on getting it done in 34 mins

[Claireep Graduate]

You will get that. Just keep running 🏃‍♀️