All running is about your own PB, even for top athletes always want to beat their own PB. Anyone elses times are irrelevant. You will get faster and fitter by being consistant with the amount of running you do and mix up the distances and routes. You will improve before you know it. Just don't get hang up on the time, in fact stop thinking about the times and just enjoy the run, as I say, your times will improve, trust me

 

Thanks for all your posts! I'm starting to improve and I'm trying to be more relaxed about it too

 

I can only echo what others have said. There are some very very fast ladies around but for me running is about my own improvement. I run first because I love it but beating my own pbs is what makes me run more and keeps me motivated. We all have different limits to our abilities.

Definitely go to a parkrun they are really friendly events and the last person is treated the same as the first! Not that you will be last!

 

It's disappointing, but true... everyones times are very different.

I have been training and running properly again since March (I had a year or so break) and I completed 10km in 55minutes. I felt that I ran as very fast as I could - but then someone else I spoke to, hadn't run much this year and completed in 47 minutes! We're all very different.

I know I can run 10km no problems - I train around 6-11 miles, so the stamina is no problem. What I have to do now is to build up with some speed training and adding in some sprints etc. But it's quite hard to be consistent when you have to fit it in around work and life! So whilst I'd love to get a 50 minute time, it's not the be all and end all! As long as I've run well, then I'm happy.

 

It's disappointing, but true... everyones times are very different.

...So whilst I'd love to get a 50 minute time, it's not the be all and end all! As long as I've run well, then I'm happy.

Amen brother!

I am trying to strike a balance between timed runs, which give me that drive to compete against myself and improve my performance, and just running for the enjoyment of it - leaving my stopwatch at home and enjoying the scenery! When I get too hung up about my times the pleasure of running is reduced massively!

 

do the best you can do, dont get hung up on other peoples times, just set a target for yourself to beat

 

Today I just completed my first ever attempt at 10k...I did it in 1:14:55...really pleased with myself...I knew I had to do it sooner than later.After months of doing the same old 5k I felt I had to step it up a notch...so glad I did...

 

Faster than the first 10k I ever did!

It is all relative, but stick at it and you will improve!

And it doesnt matter if you are last!

 

I'd say your 10k PB is great. I'm new to this running lark and with some (not much) training I completed the Manchester 10k in 1h12 which I was happy with more because I ran the whole thing rather than the time I did it in.
I now plan to do some real training and am aiming for a sub 1h time but I would be very very happy with 1h5. I have registered for ParkRun and hope to get out and actually take part in a couple of weeks. Like you I am worried about coming last but looking at the times for our local run my 5k time of around 35m I won't be the slowest, however I plan to have a couple of weeks training before I actually take part.

 

Sorry. Ignore me.

 

Thanks, I know for sure I can do 5k quicker than 33mims if I trained.

I've only recently improved my distance endurance to 10k that's why I'm reluctant to start working on my 5k PB.

But maybe that's worth working on now if I want to do a 5k park run.

 

I don't think you will come last with a 33-34 minute 5K run. You won't come first. But definately not last.

 

You can find the results for your local Parkrun on the ParkRun website. At our local park run, there are always a few runners that finish in 45 minutes or so, and sometimes over 50 minutes.

Go along and have fun.

 

Thanks for the responses! I'm thinking of doing a 5k park run and I just don't want to finish last lol

 

As a newbie myself I do look at some times and wonder if I will ever get that fast !
I do believe though that everyone will do their own PB and if its faster or slower than others it wont matter.
I cant even do 10k yet so to me your time is brilliant
Liz
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I think it depends on other factors, not just your gender.

Age, weight, running history, health, all of these make a difference.

I would say that your current PB is very good for keeping yourself fit. If you want to run a race, then that is a different matter.

 

Yes what Ed says, plus a good time for a woman at the moment is 1 hour 5 minutes

Keep training well and the times will come down naturally, well done :tup:

 

It's all relative. A 'good' time is a very subjective thing. You're better off setting yourself goals and working towards them, whether the next person considers your achievement good or not. After all, for all but a few select people, there will always be someone better