What is a reasonable time to run 5K

[feeling-good]

I've just finished Week 8, it's not easy but I did it ! I'm 67 and haven't run for over 40 years - so please don't let age stop you from going for it! I'm also nowhere near 5K. Not quite 3K in fact, what's a reasonable time to do 5K that I could aim for?

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Don’t worry about time. Once you graduate, build up to 5k gradually.

[feeling-good Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

thank you, I'll concentrate just on the time and not worry about the distance.

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Well done 👍 The programme should’ve been named C2-30 minutes, but not as catchy as C25K. The programme aim is to get you to run for 30 minutes nonstop 3 x a week for your health. From there you increase your pace.

[feeling-good Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thank you that's so helpful

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

A good time for running 5k in is the time that you do it in.............or you might like to compare with the only meaningful comparison.....your pre C25k self.

Enjoy your journey.

[limberlou Graduate]

I’m about the same age as you and hadnt run for over 25 years and not much then, only for about 3-4 years. I managed 42 mins for my first 5k and have only got it down to 37:42 in the last 2 years. Some people fly past me and do way under 30 mins but I’m just happy to be capable of running

Don’t worry about times and speed just enjoy the running 👍good luck with your Graduation week

[feeling-good Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Thank you so much for the support, you're right I'm really happy to be running any kind of distance (I've never been able to, even 40 years ago :-).