I'm on varsity but I suck?

Question

i'm on the cross country team. my best 5k time was 28 and the coach put me on varsity for a race next friday. And there's a senior on varsity but she can only run 2.5 in 25 minutes. She's never run a full 5k. Do you think i can beat her in the race? i know i'm too bad to be on varsity but if i can beat her, i have a better chance at staying on varsity

Answer 1

You dont suck, and of course you can beat her based on the times you have given. Just keep practicing and running.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

If your 5k time is 28 minutes and her 2.5 mile time is 25 minutes then you are faster than her. If you do the math, her estimated full 5k time would be around 30 to 31 minutes. So, as long as you run your own race, you should be fine. Don't worry about her, just do what you usually do. Good luck! I hope you make it!