I ran an 8k in 32:21 at 43. I don't consider myself very good any more, but that was good enough for 6th out of 21 in my age group and 19th of 162 overall. So I guess that's slightly above average for our local area.
In that same race, a 51 year-old ran 29:58.
To the OP, your in better shape than 99% of regular guys out there. But just average for a committed runner. I'm sure you can get better if you want to.
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Mr. Thompson wrote:
At the age of 46 I can run 5 Miles in 37:30 - Is this any good or just average ?
This is a bad place to come for advice; don't let these guys discourage you; 37:30 is pretty good for a 46 year old weekend warrior. Chances are you don't do any real training, you have a demanding job, a family that you actually spend time with and a 1001 other adult responsibilities which some people don't understand.
Btw, you are way-way better than the average non-ruuning guy, and if you can drop your time by a minute or two, you might be able to place in some local races. There are guys running much faster, but most are ex competitve runners and/or guys who wrap their whole life around running. Running fast and competing is great, but at 46, being healthy, having a great life and running for pure enjoyment is better.
My mom is 50 and still runs 19:00 for 5k and 33:00 for 8k so I would find it hard to say 37:30 is greta for 5 miles at age 46. Not to mention she only runs about 20-25 miles a week. On the other hand I have to agree that you are better than probably 85-90% of the lazy U.S. population out there and are definitely in a healthy category running wise. I guess you would have to look at it subjectively. Compared to people who know running and are an avid part of the running world, your 37:30 is mediocre at best. Compared to the non running world, your 37:30 is outstanding. Depends on your running background as well. It's probably not fair for me to compare you to my mom as she was a 16:30 5k and 4:48 miler in college.
50, and I ran 16:50 for a 5 k 6 months ago when I was 49. That translates to about a 27:45 for 5 miles. You can do better, just get to the track for intervalls, the time will come down.