Half-way through Couch-to-5K program
You're getting faster so that's good. If you finish your first 5K doing 10:00 min miles, you'll be in the top 50% of your age group most likely. I think t hat's pretty darn good and you seem on your way to that sort of finish. Heck, I did my first 5k at 11:45 min miles and I was still in the top 50% of my age group. Though I did get beaten by a dog. And a kid in a stroller. LOL
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I loved the couch to 5k program! The app is so motivating. I did the program then ran a 4 mile race in Central Park at midnight on New Year's Eve. It was awesome! I'm a very slow runner - like a 12:00 minute mile still- but it's better to be able to finish then try to go fas and burn outt. Best of luck!
I think you're doing great! I've been running since last summer and I'm still way slower than you. This morning I ran a little over 4 miles at a 12.27 pace. Certainly not fast by anyone's standards but I have fun and always feel great when I'm done. IMHO, just getting out there and running is a huge accomplishment regardless of speed!
VSG on 02/08/12