Is 23 minutes good for a 5K?

As you can see, most of the average runners run 5K in a 25 to 35 mins range. Less than 17 mins: These are exceptional runners. Some of the best athletes and regular runners can run 5K in less than 17 mins. Between 20 to 25 mins: This is good timing too, something I struggled a lot to achieve.

How hard is it to break 20 min 5K?

In order to achieve a sub 20 5k you will need to be able to run just under a target race pace of 6:25 minutes per mile pace for the full 3.1 mile distance. That’s 4 minutes per kilometer in new money.

What is the pace for a 23 minute 5K?

23 minutes flat for 5K is 7:24/mile pace. Most people who are not track athletes would consider that pretty fast.

Is 22 minutes a good 5K time?

You are in the top 10\% of runners. If you want to be an above-average 5K runner you should run faster than 35 minutes. Here if you run sub 30min for 5K only 30\% are actually faster. 22 minutes is not exceptionally elite it is a respectable time.

Is it possible to run a 5K in 9 months?

BUTyou COULD do it in 9 months or less. Of course, this depends on VERY many factors like your age, sex, starting fitness level, training regime and the like. I’ve done some basic research for this post by using a mate’s data. He went from a flat out 23 minutes 5k to an 18:30 5k in just under 4 and a half years.

How good is a 24 minute 5K time?

A 24 minute 5K will not likely earn any top three finish awards in a typical event, or even within your age group. It is, however, a very respectable time in relation to our general population, most of whom could not even finish a mile, much less a 5k.

Should you be proud of your 5K time?

Be proud of your progress and accomplishments compared to your life before running. There will always be someone as fast or faster, but your success is defined by your attitude. A 24 minute 5K will not likely earn any top three finish awards in a typical event, or even within your age group.

Is there a sub-20 minute 5k training plan?

Not surprisingly, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for sub-20 minute 5k running. This sub 20 plan does have similarities to the sub 25 plan, but there are significant differences to the training paces and the volume of training. There are also additional body-conditioning, or strength training, sessions included.