Is 17 minutes good for 5K?

Well, the term certainly falls into the realm of the subjective, but if you run about 50 to 70 miles (80.4 to 112.6 kilometers) per week and can crank out a 5K in less than 17 minutes (men) or 20 minutes (women), then you probably qualify. If you’re ready to kick your 5K into high gear, read on.

What pace is sub 17 5K?

If you hit the splits listed below, you’ll finish a 5K in 17 minutes. Cut a second somewhere along the way, and you’ll finish sub-17. The splits are listed in both miles and kilometers, use the buttons to toggle between the two….Sub-17-Minute 5K Pace Chart.

Can I run an 18 minute 5K?

Considering that target race pace to run a 5k in 18 minutes is 3.36 minutes/km, you’ll need to be able to sustain this pace over the whole 5k distance. This is where interval training at speeds quicker than your target race pace will come into play and assist you.

Is running 17 miles a week good?

Running about 15 to 20 miles a week provides optimal health benefits, O’Keefe said. Or walking can provide benefits, from 2 miles a day to as much as 40 miles a week. Virtually all types of exercise and activities can also be protective, but moderation is best for long-term benefits, he said.

How hard is sub 18 5K?

To run a sub 18 minute 5k you will need to be able to run at a target race pace of 5:45 minutes per mile pace for the 3.1 mile distance. That works out at 3:35 per kilometre.

How do you break a 17 in a 5K?

To break 17 min you have to average under 5:30 miles, so even with your starting pace, you were only going to go 17:25-17:30 even if you didn’t slow down. To be able to comfortably run 5:30’s you have to be able to run a 5:10 – 5:15 mile in the context of a work out….not a one-off thing – a work out.