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Nailrep Amateur
Nailrep
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Nov 5, 2009 10:43 AM

First 5k time...

What was your time on your very first 5k?

  • moviechic3 Pro
    moviechic3
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    1. Nov 5, 2009 10:46 AM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    48:53




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    05/26/12 Run The Haw 10K Graham, NC 1:20:03

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    09/15/12 Dublin Half Marathon Dublin, Ireland 3:20:24

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  • Love2Run4Me Legend
    Love2Run4Me
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    2. Nov 5, 2009 11:22 AM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    Mine was 33:15 and that was a shock to me.  I thought it would be closer to 35:00.  Guess the race day adrenaline really helped me out!




    10/10/09  Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run 5K - 33:15

    11/26/09  Dallas Turkey Trot 5K - 30:35

    02/14/10 Austin Half Marathon - 2:12:25

    03/13/10 Dash Down Greenville 5K - 29:27

  • hynscp Rookie
    hynscp
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    3. Nov 5, 2009 12:02 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    25:19:44




    Urbana Wicked 5k- 25:19.44

    Way Station Turkey Trot- 26:09

    Hagerstown Duathlon- April 17,2010

    Disney Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon Relay: October 1,2010

  • Atsipootes Pro
    Atsipootes
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    4. Nov 5, 2009 12:05 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    For the very first time in the race it was 18.05




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  • Nailrep Amateur
    Nailrep
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    5. Nov 5, 2009 12:31 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    Holy Cow!!  We have some speed demons here!! I''m curious to see more answers...

  • Adla65640 Rookie
    Adla65640
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    6. Nov 5, 2009 12:39 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    Mine was a little more than 35 minutes. I was shocked b/c it felt like I was running slower. Just know that you can do it. i am 41 years old and always thought I was too short, squat, flat-footed etc etc to run but always wanted to do a 5k. The more I got out there and realized that anyone can run, and we are only ones limiting ourselves, the more I thought: maybe I can do this.  For me, I dont worry about time right now...I just focus on finishing!

  • Smashville Pro
    Smashville
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    7. Nov 5, 2009 12:42 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    49:47




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  • Nailrep Amateur
    Nailrep
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    8. Nov 5, 2009 12:46 PM (in response to Adla65640)
    Re: First 5k time...

    Well said!! Thanks!

     

    But I've gotta admit I'm a bit curious. My normal running time eight years ago was pretty good for my age. I averaged somewhere around 8:30 mile. Now it is more like 9:35-9:43... Not good for alot of people. But hey, at least I'm trying, right?? I'm 43. I'd like to do 3 5k's and then maybe try for something bigger next. One thing at a time though. I've gotta get through nursing my calf...UGH!!!

  • ZenBear Amateur
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    9. Nov 5, 2009 1:07 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    I had one 5k before this but cannot find my time anywhere

    (oh, now i get it -- I was a walker - not timed)

     

    Sunset 5k Panama City, FL 04/07/07 -- 46:36




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    • Seaside 5k 03/01/2009 43:43
    • Run for Redfish 5k 12/05/2009 40:17
    • Rabbit Run 5k 4/03/2010 41:04
    • Nike Livestrong Beach 5k 10/2/2010 43:28

  • runninfeets Amateur
    runninfeets
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    10. Nov 5, 2009 1:25 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    33:23 and I didn't train for it....just did it on a whim; wasn't even sure I could run the whole thing, but I did and I've been hooked ever since!!!  I'm still not setting any speed records, but I have fun and am looking forward to longer races!!

  • Donna914 Legend
    Donna914
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    11. Nov 5, 2009 1:32 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    To make you all feel fast, my first 5K a few weeks ago was 50 min 30 sec or so. I am 250 and losing weight on WW and running. So I hope to run faster as I progress in weight loss and my running program. I did run the whole 5K though; no walking.




    Southern Indiana, Louisville, KY

    • Started C25K July 23, 2009; Finished C25K September 14, 2009 - my 49th birthday
    • Chicago Trick or Treat 5K  October 25, 2009 50m 33 sec  16:16 Pace
    • Started C25K for the second time  March 26, 2010; Finished C25K May 28, 2010
    • Chicago Trick or Treat 10K October 31, 2010 1 hr 47 min pretty slow pace but I finished!

  • Nailrep Amateur
    Nailrep
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    12. Nov 5, 2009 1:34 PM (in response to Donna914)
    Re: First 5k time...

    Awesome - congratulations!

  • mrs_duggan Amateur
    mrs_duggan
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    13. Nov 5, 2009 4:46 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    My time was 30:34.5. I didn't even know I could run that fast 

  • AnthonyJTa Amateur
    AnthonyJTa
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    14. Nov 5, 2009 5:00 PM (in response to Nailrep)
    Re: First 5k time...

    I haven't run a 5K race yet... my first race will actually be a 5 miler. But my best Nike+ 5K time is 37'22"...

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