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  • Power Clean 315

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 10/07/2017 4:05pm EDT

    Hi,

    Today I ran a 5k that my gym organized

    I’m 35, 6’2 205 lbs

    I primarily lift weights and signed up on a whim

    I ran 20:55

    The only time I previously ran was In high school and college as conditioning for wrestling (state champ x2 and diii all American)

    Some people seemed to think my time was good considering I don’t run. I had a lot of fun and would like to run again but now that I’ve had my first taste I’d like to prepare better next time

    I feel like I’m a naturally decent athlete. What should I do for my next 5k and what would be a finishing time goal?

    Thank you in advance!

  • Abe Froman

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 10/07/2017 4:16pm EDT
    re: Power Clean 315

    That is a hell of a time for your athletic background and size. I'd say you could go mid-17's with a good amount of training, but the drawback there is that you'd lose some mass training for it.

  • The same weight

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 10/07/2017 4:28pm EDT
    re: Power Clean 315

    I'm almost the exact same weight as you @ 6 feet (so bulkier)

    Tried a 5k last year and ran 19:10 in a road race. Same reaction from my running friends - they thought it was pretty decent.

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