Sub 30min 5k

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Apr 2021
2:19pm, 17 Apr 2021
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Alice the Camel
An effort run this morning gave me a 5km time of 33:57, quickest for a long time. It was hard work!
Starting to think sub 30 might just be possible.
Apr 2021
2:25pm, 17 Apr 2021
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Dvorak
Good running Alice :-)

Hello Gene, good luck. Fire up the Quattro!
Apr 2021
8:40pm, 17 Apr 2021
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GimmeMedals
Hi Genehunt - that's a great name. You are most welcome to join us :)

I've updated your time, Alice - how good is your improvement this year!
Apr 2021
8:42pm, 17 Apr 2021
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Lip Gloss
I ran a 30.59 today so something to work on
Apr 2021
8:56pm, 17 Apr 2021
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GeneHunt59
Thanks for the welcome guys! :) GM could you kindly add my 5k time from a month ago to the sidebar please:- 35:33. Been struggling ever since, just starting to get some fitness back.

Would love to do a time trial sometime. I've never done a mile time trial. Back in school I set off too fast and didn't even finish my one attempt, and never given it another go in the subsequent 48 years!
Apr 2021
9:27pm, 17 Apr 2021
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Dvorak
Next time trial date listed is on the 22nd: 2 miles :-)

fetcheveryone.com/races/virtual-2-miler-5448910

This date as it is the day RTSists would run over two miles.

(Not of course that you need to tie it into anything - do the distance you want when you want :-) Just get into the headspace and give it a go! What about 1K to start? Just don't injure yourself ;-) )
Apr 2021
9:32pm, 17 Apr 2021
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GimmeMedals
That's an improvement of a minute, LG - great progress in a short time.
You've been added to the list, GH :) Have you had a go at Project Joker? It's worth a look if you are wanting to improve your 5k time. 3 sessions a week for 10 weeks with sensible paces for the 3 sessions.
fetcheveryone.com/joker
Apr 2021
9:39pm, 17 Apr 2021
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GeneHunt59
Thanks GM. Will adapt slightly as I would like to get back to 4 days a week, but definitely will ease off, as know I have over-trained in the past.
Apr 2021
9:42pm, 17 Apr 2021
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Lip Gloss
I actually did a 30.04 on the 3rd April but forgot to report it on here so the 30.59 will be my benchmark
Apr 2021
10:08pm, 17 Apr 2021
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GimmeMedals
That's antagonisingly close, LG.

About This Thread

Maintained by GimmeMedals
There seems to be a few of us aiming for a sub 30 minute 5k. Join us here and we can help each other get there.

Here are paces to aim for along the way

Sub 40 (12:51mm)
Sub 35 (11:16mm)
Sub 31 (10mm)
Sub 30 (9:39mm)

Project Joker link fetcheveryone.com/joker

Current best times:
Alice the Camel - 38:53 (3/11/22)
Dvorak - 30:25 (15/10/22)
GeneHunt59 - 29:19 medal
GimmeMedals - 29:54 (6/5/23) medal
jennywren - 31:27
lin50 - 33.16 (8/10/22)
Lip Gloss - 30:59
Night-owl - 37:35 (25/6/22)
Rosehip - 35:40
Welshpoppy -

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