beginner progress

maxweber · #1 30-04-08, 06:17 PM

I used to run while i was in school and college, however havent run properly for the past 4 or 5 years. I have just started again this week and am currently getting times of around 26 minutes for 5k is this average for someone who hasnt run for a long time?

zanshin · #2 30-04-08, 06:42 PM

Hi Max

I have recently taken up running again after a 20+ years lay off. However, in this time I have still swam (swum??) on a regular basis and cycled a great deal (I have to I cannot drive!!) so my fitness hasn’t suffered too much apart from suffering a heart attack and 6 years later having a stent inserted!!!!! I, personally, don’t get too hung up on times or distance I just go out, run, and enjoy the experience. However, I do appreciate the desire of some runners to get faster or run further or both. Not being an expert on times I would think that someone getting back into the swing can be very pleased with your 5k time.

Welcome to the forum, everyone here is very helpful and they are all a nice bunch of people

steepler · #3 30-04-08, 06:58 PM

Keep plugging away! You'll be sub 20 before you know it!

twinkle toes · #4 30-04-08, 07:10 PM

Hi Max

Welcome to RF.

You're doing great for someone who hasn't run in a long time, good for you.

TT

Steve · #5 30-04-08, 07:29 PM

Welcome.
Your time is fine...keep plugging away and it'll come down in no time at all!

maxweber · #6 01-05-08, 01:37 PM

thanks for the positve comments everyone! i was thinking of entering 5k race in the next 3-4 months however wanted to know if anyone knew of any particular training techniques for a 5k race? e.g distances to run, intensity etc. or is it best to just continue running 5k practice runs?

Steve · #7 01-05-08, 01:45 PM

Well you could google for 5k running schedules...but if you do regular runs including speed sessions, fartlek sessions within your steady runs and try to do a longer run each wek say of about 4miles...but do it slowly..you'll get round a 5k race with no problem.

Try to run at least 4 days a week but don't go for it everytime!!

Grant · #8 01-05-08, 09:28 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Your times are good, keep up the good work.