Whats a good time for a 5 mile run?

[Iamnotausername]

I recently started doing 5 mile runs three times a week to improve my stamina. i used to do 3 mile runs but then I just stopped my routine pretty much during the summer.

I can usually do 5 in around 40-42 mins.

Basically I wanna see how far I have to go to get up to standard. For guys who do this sort of distance regularly whats the average time you hit usually?

[Domey]

On a good jogging pace, my miles last about 6 1/2 to 7 minutes. So a 5 mile run would be around 30 to 35ish.

[Iamnotausername]

So its fair to say I have a bit to go.

What I'm tryin to do at the moment is start at a fairly slow pace and build it up throughout the run so I'm running my fastest during the last mile. Does that have any benefit? or should I just try and stick to a solid pace the whole way through?

[AndyTravis]

So its fair to say I have a bit to go.

What I'm tryin to do at the moment is start at a fairly slow pace and build it up throughout the run so I'm running my fastest during the last mile. Does that have any benefit? or should I just try and stick to a solid pace the whole way through?

I do this, because it takes time for your body to warn up and settle into the movement.

I do a similar run to you and I am aiming for 30min also.

[Domey]

I usually try to stick to a pace, and once you build up you'll be able to pick your pace up. Maybe do some 3 mile runs first at a higher pace?

[sweet*science]

I run 6 miles in roughly 45 minutes.

[James78]

I read a cool book about running last week, it's called "what I talk about when I talk about running" by Haruki Murakami. He's an awesome author whou just happens to love long distance running, the book is about his love of running, it's inspirational I felt like going for a long run after so I tried and was knackered after about 25 mins.

[3 P4PKING_2008]

I run 6 miles in roughly 45 minutes.

Same cuzz.

[sukhenkoy]

35 minutes I would say is quite good.

[alza1988]

I used to run 4.5m in under 33 and a half minutes.
It was a f-----g graft though.