Is running a 5k in 25 minutes fast?

Question

Is running a 5k in 25 minutes fast?

Answer 1

25 minutes isn't too bad. It's really all a matter of opinion. For someone who just started cross country, that is an excellent time but for a more experienced runner, it's not as great. Personally, I aim for more like low 22's or even hopefully 21's. :)

Answer 2

yeah, that's a good time! i started cross country last year and during counties, the last race of the season, i got a time of 25:30. At the start of the season, i got a time of about 30 minutes, so i improved tons. That is good if you're beginning; it's good if you have done it for a while too. you probably wouldn't win a race with it, but that is really hard to do it that fast.

Answer 3

Well it's all relative. for some people that time is fast and for some others that's slow. I'd say on average, for a woman, the average time would be around 27:30. <----- I'm pretty sure. So that's better than average.

Answer 4

yeah, that is a very good time!!!!!! good luck in future races. Try the Presque Isle 5K this September! good luck in your future runs!!!!

Answer 5

That's a good time for a first year cross country runner. 22 minutes is better.It may seem hard to get there but with all the running you do throughout the season it will improve.