just managed a 27 min 44s for the 5k which i know is not epic but too bad for a middle aged 250lb bloke who 18 months ago couldn't walk up stairs

HR was 174/177 at the end

That would be epic for me! I have just gotten to almost 30 minutes. A 27 minute 5K is awesome!

Congrats, and not too bad at all! Well done you!

Congratulations. You are to be commended. Good job.

That's great! WTG!!!

Great job! I am a newbie , started running in April. Have done 9 5Ks in 5 months! I'm hooked! But my best time is only 33:36. So I say , you are a KENYAN! Lol!
Looking forward to reading this forum.
Paula

Way to go!

I love the 5k, it was my favorite race and I've run everything up through 4 marathons including my 3:09 PR (LONG ago). However, I haven't run a race in years and your time would likely smoke me, so well done!

txs everyone

managed a 27m 16s yesterday, my size and weight is defiantly hindering me, a sub 25 min may not be possible ..

for me the 5K gives a good balance of high intensity (peak HR 174) and endurance without being too far and becoming too unnatural, too unprimal

Wow--Impressive!!! I can't even imagine being able to run at that pace. I'm barely able to jog and at this point even a 12min/mile pace for my next 5k would be huge for me...so WOW and MANY CONGRATS!!!!!! You ROCK!!!

That's awesome yay!