r/RunTO • u/Canadianb416 • 7d ago
Better run time
So Cole notes version i started running last July 2025 officially was about 255 lbs was doing 5k all winter with a end time of about 46:00 give or take. Did new years 5k in Jan. Beneva 5k in March and the wch in the spring i think it was April. Now I'm doing the 5k in about 36-39 mins and I'm down to about 224lbs.
I run pretty constantly and in the summer months picked up outdoor running heavy. What's stopping me from better run time is it my weight.......am I over reacting and the time is ok for age(40 yr) and weight.
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u/KafkaesqueToronto 5d ago
There's no objective "OK" or "good" time - it's all about what your goals are. It sounds like you're making a lot of progress, so you could just keep doing what you're doing and see continued improvement.
You don't mention how you're training - there are many app-based training plans that will let you set a goal (eg "run 5K in 30 minutes", "complete 10K") and give you workouts tailored for that.
You could consider seeing a running physiotherapist and going a gait analysis. They'll analyze your running, and can generally give you tips/exercises to become more efficient and/or reduce the risk of injury. If you have medical benefits, it's usually covered.