Finally ran 5k continuous without stopping

[episodic]

Did it in right at 30 min. I know that is slow - but the is the most continuous running on the road I've ever done. Lots of firsts recently. I don't plan on upping the distance any more - just working on my time.

 

[drteming]

Congradulations! Make this the first step to a lifelong habit.

I always wondered what percentage of the population (in the US) is able to run 5K continuously. Looking around where I live, less than 5%?

 

[Exodist]

Gratz 🙂
Keep up the good work and see if you can get that time down to 20mins.

 

[Megatomic]

Keep up the good work episodic.

 

[wayliff]

awesome! Congrats! I reached that goal about 3 weeks ago.
I have to get back to you on the time...don't recall...it is in the garmin software.

Edit: Time is around 28:05

 

[arrfep]

GJ man! You may think that's slow, but it's not too bad, and you're way ahead of all those that have never tried.

 

[azaxa]

Good job! That's not slow, it is a good speed to work on endurance.

In the past, I increased my running speed the most after using a stairclimber for 3 weeks. It kills.

 

[QueBert]

It's not slow, it might not be speedy but who defines what's slow and what's not? I just finished c25k and my 5k was ran @ about 5.5mph so you got me beat. What time are you shooting for? I'm in the exact same boat, I can do 5k, don't wanna do longer but want to do faster.

 

[ichy]

Good job. 30 minutes is certainly respectable, especially for someone who started running fairly recently.

 

[ichy]

I always wondered what percentage of the population (in the US) is able to run 5K continuously. Looking around where I live, less than 5%?

Do you honestly believe that statistic? If I'm anywhere close to being in the fittest 5% of the country's population then that's truly horrifying.

 

[NiteWulf]

Did it in right at 30 min. I know that is slow - but the is the most continuous running on the road I've ever done. Lots of firsts recently. I don't plan on upping the distance any more - just working on my time.

That's great, man.

How long have you been running, and what was your progression? My current goal is to run a 5k without stopping next summer. I can run a little over a mile atm.

 

[drteming]

Do you honestly believe that statistic? If I'm anywhere close to being in the fittest 5% of the country's population then that's truly horrifying.

That was just an observation. But you have to realize, I'm in the South. Around here, there's a lot of chronic biscuit poisoning.

 

[QueBert]

That was just an observation. But you have to realize, I'm in the South. Around here, there's a lot of chronic biscuit poisoning.

C.B.P. sounds like something I wouldn't mind suffering from 😀 And I'd say a persons definitely in the elite in the country if they can run 5k without stopping, hell I bet for most Americans even a fast power walk 5k would be tough.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Time is fine. You met the goal of the couch25k. Keep at it then move to an intermediate program. Increase time or go after a 8K.

FWIW: My best time was 24 minutes to do 2.7 miles. I never did a full 5K. Sucks but family problems caused me to put exercise off a bit). After not running for a while, I just did a 12 minute non stop run last week (1.2 or 1.3 miles) so i can't complain too much.

 

[Mursilis]

C.B.P. sounds like something I wouldn't mind suffering from 😀 And I'd say a persons definitely in the elite in the country if they can run 5k without stopping, hell I bet for most Americans even a fast power walk 5k would be tough.

If that's true, that's beyond pathetic.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

If that's true, that's beyond pathetic.

I'd put money on the fact that less than 25% of the country could run 1/4 mile.

And I'd bet less than 10% could do a 5K.

I bet 50% of the country over age 21 could easily eat half a bag of Doritos in one sitting though!

 

[Mursilis]

I'd put money on the fact that less than 25% of the country could run 1/4 mile.

And I'd bet less than 10% could do a 5K.

I bet 50% of the country over age 21 could easily eat half a bag of Doritos in one sitting though!

If any of that is true, people should stop wondering about rising health care costs! Every able-bodied person should be able to do a 5K.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

If any of that is true, people should stop wondering about rising health care costs! Every able-bodied person should be able to do a 5K.

Oh, I don't thin it is a secret, but no one is going to outlaw the junk food isle.

Here's to the first generation to be born with a lower life expectancy than their parents!

 

[QueBert]

If that's true, that's beyond pathetic.

Why? I'd say a better gauge would be if a person could run a single mile. If a person ran a mile every morning for a year I bet they'd be unable to run 5k still. But I wouldn't say they're in bad shape. If a person worked out every day doing some cardio, some lifting whatever they're not going to magically start running 5k ever. Americans are definitely out of shape but even a lot of the people at my gym who are in pretty good shape couldn't run close to 5k.

 

[Mursilis]

Why? I'd say a better gauge would be if a person could run a single mile. If a person ran a mile every morning for a year I bet they'd be unable to run 5k still.

Really depends on how they ran that mile. If you train with high-intensity mile runs, doing a slower-paced 5K is not at all hard. I have very limited time during the week, and am usually limited to 2-3 30-40 minute high-intensity treadmill sessions during the week, but have no trouble completing a slower 10-12 mile run on the weekends.

 

[Sixguns]

Dang 5k, I think the longest I have ever gone is about 1.5 miles but I have never been a real runner. Even that is a big thing for me though because a year ago I dont think I could run for 2-3 minutes and a very slow pace.