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re: OT 5k Runners (Running Times)
Posted on 8/10/15 at 7:57 am to CajunSoldier225
Posted on 8/10/15 at 7:57 am to CajunSoldier225
27 mins for me. Yea, I know
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Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:35 am to TheSexecutioner
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Haven't ran more than 10 times combined the last 2 years, but I could probably go out and run under 19 right now. I'm young and not fat though.
"Here's a guy who, when he runs, he moves faster."
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:12 am to CajunSoldier225
Im a 42 yo old fart, been running for about a year +, run a 5k in right at 30min. DGAF about being the OT 5k champ but Im alot healthier and slimmer than I was a year ago.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:14 am to TheSexecutioner
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Haven't ran more than 10 times combined the last 2 years, but I could probably go out and run under 19 right now. I'm young and not fat though.
ill put $100 on you cannot
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:16 am to CajunSoldier225
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What times do you consider good, decent, and bad for 5K races?
I'm right at 25 to 25:30 on a good day for a 5k but I'm getting older and my joints are starting to really hurt after running on concrete for more than 3+ miles.
That's not bad. Do NOT ask the OT for their times. Everyone will be full of shite except a few fast frickers who will make you feel slow. Best thing to do is Google "5k race results" for your area. Check out your age group, overall results, etc.
If you're clocking 8 min miles, you're not doing bad at all. Shake the haters you'll get here.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:20 am to CajunSoldier225
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What times do you consider good, decent, and bad for 5K races?
I was a distance runner during my late teens and early 20s. I did cross country my senior year of high school and I ran a few casual 5k races.
From my own personal experience I would say, regardless of age, this is how I would categorize various times:
13-16 minutes = Elite
16-19 minutes = Great
19-22 minutes = Good
22-25 minutes = Average
25+ minutes = Run More
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:21 am to saint amant steve
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22-25 minutes = Average
I promise you, this isn't the average for your local 5k run
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:23 am to Salmon
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I promise you, this isn't the average for your local 5k run
I tried to tell the OP not to pay attention to that bullshite. The average male running sub 8 minute miles?
Riggghhhtttt.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:29 am to saint amant steve
7 min miles are only "good" huh?
This post was edited on 8/10/15 at 9:31 am
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:31 am to VetteGuy
The average person in this country can not run one mile without stopping.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:33 am to mouton
Agreed.
7 min miles put in the 1% (percentile)
Distance: 5K (Only 5K for now, more distances coming soon!)
Gender: M F
Age: all ages 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 over 75
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1200.00 minutes (386:15 min/mile), 1st percentile
7 min miles put in the 1% (percentile)
Distance: 5K (Only 5K for now, more distances coming soon!)
Gender: M F
Age: all ages 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 over 75
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1200.00 minutes (386:15 min/mile), 1st percentile
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:35 am to mouton
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:51 am to saint amant steve
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13-16 minutes = Elite
16-19 minutes = Great
19-22 minutes = Good
22-25 minutes = Average
25+ minutes = Run More
Just to add, those times are for people that actually run and train and are in shape already.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:53 am to Salmon
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I promise you, this isn't the average for your local 5k run
You are certainly correct when you factor in all of the middle-aged, overweight, and elderly individuals, who participate in these events as part of a social gathering rather than a physical competition used to test their overall aerobic conditioning.
However, for someone that is well-conditioned and runs regularly I say that the above time is most certainly averages. I'm specifically labeling these times based on peak performance attainable by the individual.
The reason why you see so many subpar times with 5k participants is due to a myriad of dietary and conditioning issues, such as:
-Caloric surplus in daily diet
-Reliance on simple carbs rather than complex carbs to fuel aerobic activities
-Lack of more endurance-intensive workouts (e.g. 5+ mile runs)
-Lack of weekly training volume
-Lack of sprint/speed work
-Lack of rest
-Inability or unwillingness to push themselves during physical exertion
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:53 am to LateArrivalforLSU
I am always curious about the runners here.....Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:56 am to LanierSpots
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27 mins for me. Yea, I know
Bruh.....that's moving....shake the haterz
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:56 am to LateArrivalforLSU
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Just to add, those times are for people that actually run and train and are in shape already.
Correct.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:59 am to mouton
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Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Knowing what I know now, I think it would be a mistake if you are really going for speed/time.
It adds mass, basically. Even though it's muscle, it's still mass.
I'd be interested to hear others, for sure.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 10:01 am to VetteGuy
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7 min miles are only "good" huh?
Yes it is.
I ran seven half-marathons, one full marathon, and enough mid-distance races in a span of four years to know how various times stacked up against competition.
A seven-minute split is a nice achievement for a recreational runner, but it's not going to win you any sort of medal or award in an actual race. When compared to even just a six-minute split, the two are night and day in any mid-distance or long-distance race.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 10:05 am to mouton
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I am always curious about the runners here.....Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Hell yes I did.
I wasn't about to fully give into the "runner look". Some guys can run and maintain a descent level of muscularity, but I wasn't one of them.
I made a point to keep my caloric intake up, while consuming a decent amount of protein. I also lifted heavy and in much shorter rep ranges in order to ensure muscle preservation.
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend heavy weight training if you are running to compete. There were times where I look back and wonder how I didn't just pass out after an hour run.
I'll tell you this, when I stopped running to do a hip injury my lifts went through the roof and I finally was able to pack on some decent weight.
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