How fast could Ashton Eaton run a 5K?

19:00 +/- 15 seconds.

I was thinking more around 16:30

juranimo wrote:

19:00 +/- 15 seconds.

No way, he ran 4:14 for 1500m at the end of a decathlon. Fresh who knows how much faster, probably 4:05-4:10

4:10 converts to about a 4:30 mile.

you are saying a 4:30 miler cant run faster than 18:30?

lol. 10/10

realism wrote:

you are saying a 4:30 miler cant run faster than 18:30?

A 4:30 miler with 45 second 400m speed? Yes, it'd probably be 17 or 18 minutes

Ashton Eaton is the 430miler?

19:00 - 20:00

I heard he ran a time trial in 13:58.

I'll go with 18ish.

Next question: how long would it take Eaton to finish the Hawaiian Ironman? ...or could he ever be able to break 3 hours for a marathon?

I was thinking that I could rival his predicted 5K time because of our similar physiques. At 6'1" 185lbs we're both pretty big for endurance events.

He probably grew up playing more endurance-type sports than I, so I don't think I could compete with him in a marathon.

I only played baseball growing up, but then I quit to spend a couple of months during the summer of 2001 to pursue my dream of winning the Tour de France after reading Lance Armstrong's "It's Not About the Bike." I had enough of putting in over 30 minutes per day on the bike, so I'm definitely not interested in doing an Ironman.

rofl

Looks like we have a 100% legit confirmed tt time of 13:58 for Eaton.

16:30-17:00

Okay, I have decided to make running a 5K in under 17:00 my primary objective over the next 4 years.

In true decathlete style, I will do a good amount of cross training in working towards my goal of beating Ashton Eaton's projected 5K time. As such, I will join the local CrossFit gym here in town because they are KNOWN for forging elite fitness. What better way to maximize my running potential than by doing CrossFit every other day?

My wife and I are really excited about this journey I am undertaking. And I can't wait to share it with all of you each step of the way. And remember, you too have a champion within just waiting to be let loose.

18 min

Can't tell for sure but he may be running a 5K in May.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/runoregon/2013/01/rad_run_offers_different_exper.html

"In addition to Jackson, Zinser also has the support of other big-time Oregon Ducks including Jordan Kent and Ashton Eaton. This team is helping spread the word - the Rad Run is prepared to host up to 5,000 participants and is looking forward to being able to give back a lot to their local charities, businesses supporters, and participants."

Does support mean he is running, just showing up, starting the race, or spreading the word?

cbenson4 wrote:

16:30-17:00

This is the correct answer. Those of you answering 18 or 19 are being far too conservative as he did run a 4:14 1500 after all. Sure, on a mediocre performance or hot day or hilly course, he may fail to break 18 but if the question is what he could do on a flat course on a cool day when he runs well, then 16:45 is a reasonable estimate.