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About 20 minutes is an ok time (about what I run). 18-19 minutes is considered a very good athlete, under 17 is elite, Olympic almost.
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Our HIGH school state champion runs sub-15s for 5Ks, consistently. The world record is 12:37, held by Bekele.
Marc Davis holds the American record for men on the roads with a time of 13:24. The American women's record is held by Deena Drossin with a time of 14:54. Both records were broke at the Carlsbad 5000.
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What is a good time for running a 5K with hills?
Depends.
Is running a 18 minute 5k good for 15 years old?
Yes, running a 5K in 18 minutes is a great time for a 15 year old. Congrats.I believe a 15 year old running a 5K in 18 minutes is excellent; competing time for a 5K is 19-20 minutes.
Who holds the men's world record in the 5k race?
The men's world record in the 5k race is held by Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda with a time of 12:35.36 set in 2020.
Am I too old to take part in the 5k races?
Age is of very little importance to running a 5K race. As long as you are in good shape and are confident in your ability to complete your goal, you are able to take part in a 5K race.
Average 5k time for 48 year old?
I've been running 5k for around 6 eweks now (previously unable to run full 5k). I started out at 42 mins but now running 5k in 36.04. I'm still about 30 pounds over my desired weight so hope to improve further. Hope this helps.
What is the complete couch to 5K system?
The From The Couch To 5K System is a set of steps that can get you quickly and in a stable manner from no running to doing 5K!
Is a 19.06 5k time good for a freshman with 1 year of running?
I would say it is a completely respectable time and let's me know that there is plenty of potential. You will plateau if you do not maintain running in the off season. I ran X-C in HS and college so I know what I am talking about.
Is running a 5k at 10k good for a 55yr old male?
This depends on a lot of things such as fitness. If in doubt consult a doctor.
What is a good time for a first middle school cross country race?
5k?
How do you train to run a 5k?
try the couch to 5k. Google it and you can also download podcasts to your ipod. I just started it myself. I am running my 1st 5k this November.
What is a good 5k speed?
Chris Everts of SWFl ran the worlds fastest 5k with a time of 13:17 back in nov. 12, 2008
I have been running on a treadmill and i am up to 6 miles will i be able to run a 5k outdoors I don't want to win I just want to finish?
If you constantly run on a treadmill and practice, running six miles is a good starting point to being able to run a 5k marathon.
