Some say that runners have a better chance of getting a good job and being successful because of the disciplinary traits that running involves. I was just curious as to how fast you were while in college and what your job title is now and perhaps how much your making if thats ok. I'll Start:
5K 15:00
8K 25:00 xc
job: unemployed as of two days ago $0
Age: 23
in my experiences of being a distance runner for 20 years (PB 15 for 5k and 29 for 10k) I would say that it made me harder and selfish as i was totally committed to running and the local club from age of 13. Had no time for anything or anyone as my coaches have made sure i was pushed hard (70-85 miles per week)during my peak (aged 23).
my communication skills have suffered due to hours of training alone and in team. Limited conversation except athletics made it hard to form relationships.
But it has made me focused, reliable and hard working.
Only job i have had is in sports retailing as they understood demands of running and made allowances for time off for races etc. Now area manager for medium sized sports company. Enjoy coaching senior mens xc team so have never got away from running- but have had some great achievements despite the hard work mentally and physically over my athletics career- which has always come first!
Dont let the loneliness of the long distance runner put you off!Use it to your advantage man!
Your 5000m time is 15:00, yet your 10000m time is 29:00?
Yes those were pb's during my peak. Depended on terrain, weather and competition on the race day, plus how i felt psychologically as well.
14:22 5k, 30:50 10k
Now associate at law firm, making 170+bonus.
not quite on topic, but there is an old quote attributed to bill rodgers:
"no man with a 9 to 5 job will ever beat me."
You do understand that the AVERAGE 5k in your supposed 10k PR is 14:30 while your supposed 5k PR is 15:00? Even if it were true, your 5k PR is whatever the faster split in your 10k was. If you are going to lie, at least tell a plausible one.
No soup for you!
ok let me dream about perfect 10k times, perhaps a little ambitious eh.