Havent broke 16 mins in 5k whats the point?

I am curious to know what mile pace is a 16:00 5k.

I am sure it would not be hard to figure but you are around 5:06 or 5:07 I believe.

Joe9090 wrote:

I am curious to know what mile pace is a 16:00 5k.

I'm about to go run a 5K race, I'll get back to you in a few minutes.

It took me 4 years of trying before I finally broke 16 for 5K. I finally just raised my usual 60-65 mpw to 70-75. Then I did it.

It was worth the chase. Later on I broke it several more times even though I had dropped back to 60 mpw.

it must feel good to run about 3 minutes away from world record pace...

When you put it that way it does not sound that bad. I guess you off the World Record pace by the duration of a TV station break.

Increase your mileage to 100 miles a week for a year and see what happens. If you are serious...you need more miles.

I have a PB of 13:42 in the 5k and i contemplate quitting running every month. Its tough because i work super hard, 100-115mpw for the past 3 years and this is only as far as i have gotten. Yes i am "good" by most peoples standards but i know im at my peak and cant seem to improve so really in the whole scheme of things running is a meaningless for me as it is for a 16+ minute guy.

My advice, keep at it, for your own reasons. But, if you hate it and would be happier not running then quit.

That is the problem i am having is deciding what would make me happiest.

Its tough to be 27 years old and run 1342 and have college kids who can run faster than that pace for 10k

sheeeeeeiu wrote:

I have a PB of 13:42 in the 5k and i contemplate quitting running every month. Its tough because i work super hard, 100-115mpw for the past 3 years and this is only as far as i have gotten. Yes i am "good" by most peoples standards but i know im at my peak and cant seem to improve so really in the whole scheme of things running is a meaningless for me as it is for a 16+ minute guy.

My advice, keep at it, for your own reasons. But, if you hate it and would be happier not running then quit.

That is the problem i am having is deciding what would make me happiest.

Its tough to be 27 years old and run 1342 and have college kids who can run faster than that pace for 10k

Shut it.

No need to up your mileage!

Try adding quality interval workouts. Run 2-3 miles to warm up, then try 4 x one mile in 5:10 with a 2 minute rest between. Do a workout of that intensity at least twice a week. If you can handle that, then get the mile repeats down to 5:00 and try 5 x one mile at that pace.

When I was eighteen, I took my mile best from 4:31 to 4:22 doing this type of strength work. I tried it for 2 months and got that improvement. Total weekly miles 50 plus.

For your level, quality work trumps mileage.

Running 100 miles a week will not make you race faster if you are a 16 minute 5K runner. It will bore the crap out of you.

Just an opinion kids.

If you want to race at 5 minute pace, don't waste your time running endless 7:30 miles just to hit 100 per week. Do some quality strength work at race pace.

YES, YOU SHOULD QUIT..13'42 IS A LITTLE FASTER THAT MY MARATHON PACE.

Most college women your age have not broken 16. You should stick with it and enjoy training with the other girls. Stay healthy and be consistent and you'll continue to improve for at least 7 years.

You may be a better 10k runner, just give it a shot.

So a 16:00 5k is about a 5:10 mile pace.