In my 30s, I ran regularly. My best 5k time was 18:08. That was about 20 years ago. I walk 10k steps everyday now but am not what I would consider aerobically fit. I want to start improving my fitness by biking, running, and other activity. In Sept 2023, I completed a parkrun 5k in 26:46 and then two weeks later in 24:02, after which I felt like I was going to pass out.
Running a 5k in 20:00 is a very big stretch. It shouldn't be impossible if I can commit to a program.
I may bet on this question for motivation and will post regular updates with my ongoing 5k times.
Today's parkrun done in 24:50. That's a long, long way from 20:00!
Jamaica Pond parkrun results for event #234. Your time was 00:24:50.Congratulations on completing your 3rd parkrun and your 3rd at Jamaica Pond parkrun today. You finished in 28th place out of a field of 125 parkrunners. You were the 16th male and came 3rd in your age category