How fast can a normal hard worker run a 5k?

rEdShawks · 05-12-2008, 09:57 PM

Lets say you have the average american(genetics wise) and he trains 5-6 times a week hard and right, how fast do u think 6 months of hard work will get him

I think hard work by itself, without genetics will enable someone to run a 5k in somewhere between 16:20 and 17:30

**Cap'n** · 05-12-2008, 10:13 PM

dude, seriously, stop making threads. Combine all your questions (One's that cannot be answered in the FAQ) into one thread. Please

liquid! · 10:47 PM

Jeebus Crisp another running thread!!

You took the words out of my mouth Alan

**Cap'n** · 05-12-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by liquid!

Jeebus Crisp!!

You took the words out of my mouth Alan

I'm clairvoyent, that's all.

You want a....taco?

zop · 05-12-2008, 10:34 PM

18 minutes. duh.

indigoluxe · 05-13-2008, 02:07 AM

Average american genetics? Probably 30 minutes... sorry but lol

**machine29** · 05-13-2008, 03:06 AM

Depends on various factors

What shape are u in before u start training?
How tall are u? what do u weigh?

Are u built for speed?

a 16 minute 5k is outrageous. Seriously, that is usually top 20 in a state high school meet.

So the average guy, Yeah, bout 30 minutes honestly.

I've been running for 2 years, I am 5'8, 185 pounds and I run under 2 hour half marathons and the best I've ever done a 5k is 22 minutes.

So there are tons of factors that go into it.

fistVSface · 05-13-2008, 04:09 AM

Honestly it all depends on the individual. I've met guys in great shape who can't run for shit. For some it may take a long time to reach that level. Personally, I was running 17:50-18:30 5k's after about two months of dedicating myself to distance running (3-6 miles 5x/week). I didn't use any sort of special diet, I kind of just ate whatever I felt like. Of course running comes a bit easier to me than bigger guys because I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs.

Ian Coe · 05-13-2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fistVSface

Honestly it all depends on the individual. I've met guys in great shape who can't run for shit. For some it may take a long time to reach that level. Personally, I was running 17:50-18:30 5k's after about two months of dedicating myself to distance running (3-6 miles 5x/week). I didn't use any sort of special diet, I kind of just ate whatever I felt like. Of course running comes a bit easier to me than bigger guys because I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs.

ya think

fistVSface · 05-13-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Coe

ya think

No reason to be a dick. The TS is asking a question as if there is one definite answer. Since he provided no information about himself, I was giving my personal input.