I often see $250k (along with a super model wife) being equated to a 14 min 5k on these boards. That said, I know a heck of a lot more people making $250k than running fast or dating super models.
I often see $250k (along with a super model wife) being equated to a 14 min 5k on these boards. That said, I know a heck of a lot more people making $250k than running fast or dating super models.
$1,012,647.32 annually minimum.
Excuse me while I wipe my Hillary with some Obama.
It's like making a couple million bucks a year. 14 minute 5k is no joke, despite of what some clowns will say here.
Almost good enough. Maybe you can scratch out a living in ultras.
Kind of like a scratch golfer. Who gives a hoot
Assuming it's 14 flat it's equivalent to marrying Emma Coburn. On the other hand a 14:59 is more in the Laura Muir territory.
super model equivalences wrote:
Assuming it's 14 flat it's equivalent to marrying Emma Coburn. On the other hand a 14:59 is more in the Laura Muir territory.
Keep my running and women standards low.
How many college students run under 14 every year? I don't follow NCAA too much but I'm guessing under 50? How much do the top 50 income earners make first year out of college?
On the flip side, there are likely other athletes that do performances the equivalent of 14:00 in other sports. Plus women have zero chance of sneaking under 14 but would need to be included in the income earners category.
I say about 1.5 mill.... pretty tough to do , but if your talented and work hard you'll get it .... others will never no matter how hard they work!
Someone who just cracks 14:00 typically can expect free shoes from a shoe sponsor while working at the shoe store and living in their parent's basement while pursuing the dream of becoming an Olympian. So about $20,000 per year working at the shoe store plus free shoes (plus whatever free food they can get from their parents). People who run sub 13:20 do significantly better.
super model equivalences wrote:
Assuming it's 14 flat it's equivalent to marrying Emma Coburn. On the other hand a 14:59 is more in the Laura Muir territory.
I think you got that backwards, bud.
According to Age graded tables. 13:59 is a score of 92.85. 12:58 is 100.
My guess is top 5 %
I'm just in the top 1% of earners and broke 14.10 but didn't run 14 min. 14 mins is way more elite.
There are literally 1,000,000 s of people who make over $1,000,000 a year. At the absolute top there are what 1,000 (probably way less) that run 14 mins.
The problem with your logic is not everyone is trying to run a 5K, but everyone is trying to make money.
CS Runner wrote:
I'm just in the top 1% of earners and broke 14.10 but didn't run 14 min. 14 mins is way more elite.
There are literally 1,000,000 s of people who make over $1,000,000 a year. At the absolute top there are what 1,000 (probably way less) that run 14 mins.
It's worth a college scholarship. Nothing more. Let's say $50K per year.
well..... wrote:
It's worth a college scholarship. Nothing more. Let's say $50K per year.
I was thinking something like that, too. It's fast enough, but there are very few paid positions in this sport. For those who are out of school and not getting the scholarship, 14:00 barely gets them room and board for an outfit like the Farm Team.
True and I considered that but there probably aren't 1000's of people who don't run but if they did could run 14 minutes.
In our fantasy world a 14 minute 5k would probably have a monetary equivalent from $250k-$1,500k each year.
In reality it may get you a scholarship at the school of your choice, the school not of your choice, or maybe just books at some schools.
It is very unfortunate that so few athletes can actually make a living at this sport. Being the Fry Guy at Mc Donald's is probably the most accurate comparison if you want to try making a living with a 14 minute 5k. Taking in hours and cost of training for a 14 minute 5k you'd probably come out ahead being the Fry Guy.
well..... wrote:
It's worth a college scholarship. Nothing more. Let's say $50K per year.
Its not what its worth its what is the professional equivalent (for a male). I'd say the working professional equivalent is between $500K and a million. Obviously a lot more people make in that income range than run 14 flat but a lot more people have professional careers than are trying to run 14 flat.
Now how much is running 14 flat worth in real world money? If you're post college maybe a $K or two worth of shoes and gear and a couple comped race entries every year, plus a couple grand in winnings. Being a great runner isn't as profitable as being great in the business world.
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Pappy wrote:
It is very unfortunate that so few athletes can actually make a living at this sport.
Why is it unfortunate? Does society suffer in some way? What do pro runners provide that we all need or want?