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How fast can you run a 5k?

By Sly, in General Chat

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Bellend Sebastian

Bellend Sebastian

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3 minutes ago, Greg2607 said:

Just started to try and get back in to running.  My weight has crept up over the last few years to 17.5 stone.....  I've guilted myself into having to run by buying a Garmin Fenix 6 watch as a training aid..... Hopefully I feel guilty enough to follow the coach to 5k plan it has generated for me!!

A Fenix 6? That's a high level of guilt!

 

Seriously though, those programmes are really good. Mine has improved my technique, not just my speed and fitness (although it's all gone bit to crap over the festive period admittedly)

Greg2607

Greg2607

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22 minutes ago, Bellend Sebastian said:

A Fenix 6? That's a high level of guilt!

 

Seriously though, those programmes are really good. Mine has improved my technique, not just my speed and fitness (although it's all gone bit to crap over the festive period admittedly)

It was on offer at £299 and I had £125 of vouchers, so I figured it was only "really" costing the same as a cheaper android watch.... It was a bit of a steal at that price. 

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Aus Fox

Aus Fox

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Just had my first attempt at 5km in along time. Just over 35 minutes, but I was just happy to keep moving the whole time. My aim in the new year is to get that down below the 30 minute mark. 
Then perhaps work my way up to 10km.

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Greg2607

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@Aus Fox - we are on this journey together!! god speed! 

 

my new watch told me i need to do a 40 minute "easy run" today.....  i'm not sure in what world running for 40 minutes is constituted as "easy". lol

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Bellend Sebastian

Bellend Sebastian

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Just did an 8 mile plod to Watermead Park and back. Felt alright, but caught a look at myself in the reflection of a shop window about 7 miles in, and let's put it this way, it was not a vision of athletic excellence

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VLC86

VLC86

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On 30/12/2022 at 10:08, CosbehFox said:

These post Christmas rubs are horrific. I feel a long way off posting a half marathon PB

TMI

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Lcfc-1992

Lcfc-1992

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I managed to get below 30 minutes about a month ago, started again just before Christmas and today I did it in 31:30. 
 

I usually only go once a week because my shins can’t take it, today was my second run in 4 days so struggled abit. I was running on grass but my last couple haven’t been.

fox_up_north

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Did my first parkrun on Saturday since covid. Boy, I felt it. My heart rate was through the roof most of it. Managed 31 min 40, which is slower than previous times (I only started in 2021) but I was absolutely knackered, which really wasn't the case before Covid. 

 

Think it'll be a slow and steady buildup again. Back to running intervals I think and skipping rope. 

 

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Leeds Fox

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On 30/12/2022 at 10:08, CosbehFox said:

These post Christmas rubs are horrific. I feel a long way off posting a half marathon PB


You’ll have more energy for the half marathon if you cut down on the rubs. :ph34r:

slymunn

slymunn

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10 hours ago, filthyfox said:

Would an elliptical trainer give an accurate 5km time compared to a straight, flat run?

It would give you a decent idea. But I do get a different type of time on there compared to an actual run. Usually quicker on a treadmill

 

Running outdoors will include changes in temperature, corners, wind and roads generally 

Greg2607

Greg2607

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10 hours ago, fox_up_north said:

Did my first parkrun on Saturday since covid. Boy, I felt it. My heart rate was through the roof most of it. Managed 31 min 40, which is slower than previous times (I only started in 2021) but I was absolutely knackered, which really wasn't the case before Covid. 

 

Think it'll be a slow and steady buildup again. Back to running intervals I think and skipping rope. 

 

I've already managed to a pull my calf...... so my "Long Run" on Sunday amounted to 7 minutes... 

VLC86

VLC86

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2 hours ago, Greg2607 said:

I've already managed to a pull my calf...... so my "Long Run" on Sunday amounted to 7 minutes... 

do you do stretches before? When I play football I do a 7 minute yoga warm up and I’ve never pulled a muscle since it started.

 

Th

 

There may be other motivation to watch this if you are that way inclined.

 

Bellend Sebastian

Bellend Sebastian

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39 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Steady 17.50 ish but I’ve put on a few pounds so in the next few weeks should knock that down a bit ..

You're a MACHINE. I don't know how old you are but that's great at any age

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fox_up_north

fox_up_north

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1 hour ago, Costock_Fox said:

do you do stretches before? When I play football I do a 7 minute yoga warm up and I’ve never pulled a muscle since it started.

 

Th

 

There may be other motivation to watch this if you are that way inclined.

 

Tbf that dog is pretty cool

VLC86

VLC86

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49 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Steady 17.50 ish but I’ve put on a few pounds so in the next few weeks should knock that down a bit ..

‘Steady’ 🗑️ 

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