Running a 5K? (FILLERRRRRRRRR)?

[Anonymous]

I'm slowing down. I tell myself it's OK to take 30-35 minutes to run the 5K. Depends what gym I'm in because they have different treadmills & one is located in the foothills which is a higher elevation. (NO I can't run outside it's 105) It gives me stamina, some cardio & health benefits.
Is this OK or am I just fooling myself.

[Xfitchick]

That is a speed around 10 km/h wich is a very good speed to run. A lot of people run around that speed. Going above 12 km/h is for well trained people that have skills for running long distances.

[Xfitchick]

thanks

[ninetynine]

That's great for your age, keep it up. You'll improve your time the more you do it.

[Asker]

The problem is I'm slowing down. (my time isn't as good as 2 years ago)

[ninetynine]

Ah sorry, I completely looked over that first sentence in your description. Even if you're slowing down, you're still doing something incredible for your health and you should feel proud of that.

Try not to feel bad about it. A lot of people can't even run a 5k, ya know?

[WhereAmI]

Is it important for you to finish with a respectable time or just finish at all? To me it's the latter, but that's just my opinion.

[TheButterfly]

Yeah thats a good time