Is 5 miles good for a running beginner?

[Ninjaturtles99]

My cousin and I have both decided we want to get more active and have decided to start running, but we're not really sure how far we should be running as beginners. Would 5 miles be a good starting point? If not, could anyone suggest a more reasonable goal?

[AriadneSky]

it depends. do you run but not regularly or are you literally new to it?

start with a mile and take it from there.

i think an average distance for fireguard runners is 3-5 miles a day. i do about 10 - 15 so i'm not sure.

id say do an amount you are sure you can do every day. rather than just trying to see how much you can do at once. id start at a mile.

:)

[Xfitchick]

If you never did it and are not used to sport, check the internet for a start to run program. It will keep your knees intact. And a start to run will bring you to 5 km continuous. After that you can gradually build up to longer distances if you like.

[Xfitchick]

thanks and go for it

[ichot]

Beginner? No way, that's too much.

Start with a mile with an occasional sprints and 5k.

If your mile time goes under 7min then try going further

[Milomir]

It doesn't really matter,
you should run until you get tired but don't push your body too hard, take it slow