How long does it take beginners to run/walk 5K?

Question

I had my first session in the gym today I managed to walk/run 5k in 43 minutes.Is this average for a beginner or am I very unfit.

Answer 1

thats fantastic! I went training today and I have been training for 4 months. My trainer said I should do 5k in 45 minutes. So you have done great!

Answer 2

I ran my first 5k this morning and managed a 29:52. Everything depends on your age, gender etc. Keep working at it and soon you will be able to run the whole thing. Never give up and kep up the good work. Once you get into running you will feel amazing!

Good luck in the future!

Answer 3

you are horribly slow

Answer 4

5 kilometers= 3 miles.

I can run a mile in 6-8 minutes. (I've been playing soccer for a LONG time so I'm very fast)

You're not that bad but keep working on it.

Answer 5

pretty unfit... but keep working on it

Answer 6

I am 60 years old and I can walk it in 45 minutes in ordinary clothes and shoes.

So you can use that as a guideline to how fit you are

Answer 7

it'l take me 100yrs cause i aint doin it!!!!!