FINALLY got below 30 minutes for 5k. Finished my training run last night in 29:38. Started at 6 mph, after I got into my pace, increased to 6.2, then for last 6:38 bumped it up to 6.5. I was so happy to pass 3.1 miles before the timer said 30 minutes. That happiness will be short-lived though, as today is my "kick my ass" day of the week. 15 mile bike ride, followed by a 5k brick. I'll see how much of that I actually end up running versus walking - it's hot out there!!

Wish you lots of luck. And yes the heat is KILLER

Hey this was very intersting to me.I have ben trying to get my 5k time down below 30 mins for a while. I always end up hitting 32 mins or so on the treadmill. On my Triathlon i hit 33 mins for my 5k. I can run at 6.0 for about 10-12 mins then i have to go about 5.5. I need to work on that 6mph speed.

Good luck!

whosya - you are doing amazing!! Triathalon .... duathalon!! HOLY COW!! Yep - you are still my workout hero :smile2:

Ok - so question on this pace thing. I'm still running - I've found the love for it (or I'm crazy). I'm short - I can do 6.0 for 2-3 min or I can do 6.5 for 1min. That is all out running like someone is trying to kill me. I'm only 5'0" - is there a calculator to find a pace that's comparable to you taller peoples?

Gen

i might be taller but my legs are short. I have a 29" in seem!

I am all torso. That doesnt really paint a good picture of me does it.

i LOVE you WOMBAT

Holy Cow you guys! You are all awesome. I love this site. You are all so inspirational. I get so motivated reading what you all are accomplishing.

Hey Wombat, great question. I have the same problem. I'm only 5'4" and my poor legs just can't stretch that far! :smile2: Did yall follow some sort of training schedule or did you just make it up? I'm running every day but really have no idea what I'm doing. Any advice?

lol whosya

My hubby is all torso as well and so are my kiddos. Me - I got 3" between ribs and hip bones - no torso for me. I have NO clue what my inseam is so I guess I'm going to measure and see where I'm at. 26 is my guess but who knows.

Bea - I did the Couch to 5K program to get started running. Whosya was there cheering us on :smile2: Check it out on Cool Running :: running run training marathon runners jogging jogger joggers runner run fitness exercise diet weight loss nut...

I run 5K three days a week (or I try). Somedays it doesn't work with weather and work stuff.

ok.......... because of you guys i did it!!!!

I got my 5k time to 29:10 this morning. I pushed really hard. My first ever Sub 30 min.

I do 2 or 3 5k's a week and then one 10k a week.

WTG Whosya!!!!!!! Yep - you rock!!!

Ok - I measured my inseam - 28" - how the @*&$( heck do you run that fast!?!??! I need to put my bootie back on the treadmill and work on speed. I've been doing all my running outside.

LOL! its easier to measure on the treadmill my time. I should do another 5k race and see if i can get below 30min. There is one on July 4th i could do...mmmmmmmmmm..

Its very hard to measure your own inseam i go by pants size. But thanks on the compliment. It was very hard keeping up that pace.

I started at 6.0mph...then 5 mins in 6.2mph ....then at 10 mins i got to 6.5mph and kept it there for the duration. I walked fast for 5 mins to get warmed up before i started the timing.

Nice!! Way to go!! For those of you worrying about stride length in comparison to pace, there is good news...you can stop worrying. The bad news is how the running gurus say to speed up, and they always talk about cadence. It's not how far your legs move; it's how fast they move that makes the difference. I just concentrate on form, landing on the middle of my feet, and keeping my cadence high. Lengthening your stride without keeping cadence is actually counter-productive, as it wastes energy. If you extend your stride, your cadence should never change (that's why elite runners look like they are floating on air). After about 2 months of this, I am starting to actually like running a little...good thing, since I'm planning on doing it for years to come. :smile:

thanks scuba!! I live by my cadence :tt2:

I'm an old band geek that loved marching. :biggrin:

So, I time my breathing with 4 steps in and 2 steps to blow out. If I can't breath in that pattern then I start looking like a complete retard trying to get my feet back in alignment with my breathing. :smile:

Thanks for all of the info! That's good to know. I now know all of the running I'm doing is paying off. I went to camp with my oldest this weekend and we hiked up an extremely steep trail to the top of a "mountain" (I'm in Texas so anything higher than a hill is considered a mountain here! HA!). I would never have been able to do that a few months ago. My booty was really sore the next day but I made it up just fine.

You guys are all doing so great! Congrats on getting your time below 30 min! I know you feel great about yourself.

Keep up the great work and keep posting as it is very inspirational to those of us just starting out!!

Thanks!!!

I did my own mini duathlon on Sunday. GOt up at 5am and ran 6 miles and cycled 20miles. Boy it rocked.

Keep going everyone.

That's awesome whosya! I have to get my rear back in gear. I went to camp with my DD this last weekend and I've been so swamped this week I haven't had a chance to do much exercise. It'll be painful when I start back up again. I did however have a chance to hike a really steep trail over the weekend and was very proud of myself for not only making it up, but doing it without stopping or having a heart attack. Ha! I have a softball game tomorrow (our first) so at least I'm doing something. Keep up the great work. I want to be just like you guys when I grow up!! LOL!