Where can I race in CT?
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- Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, early September, starts and ends in New Haven.
- Harvard Pilgrim Middletown Half and Legends 4 Mile, Middletown, CT.
- O’Putnam, O’Niantic, and O’ Hartford 5Ks, CT.
- CT Fastrak 15K and Relay, New Britain, CT.
- Niantic Jingle Bell 5K, Niantic, CT.
Is 5K 5km?
A 5K race is 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles long and is a favorite among new and experienced runners alike.
What does Wu stand for in running?
In this case, you’re doing a swim workout in which your warmup (WU) is to swim 200 meters at an easy pace, then 200 meters at a moderate pace. From there, you’ll move into the main set (MS), where you’ll swim 50 meters at a hard pace, then rest for 20 seconds.
What is a good time for 5K by age?
In 2018 alone, 2.9 million people participated in 5k races. Based on all of that data, we have a pretty good idea of what a good 5k time is….Average Intermediate 5k Times: Male.
Age Group: Male | Average Intermediate 5k Time |
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20-30 | 22:31 |
30-40 | 23:01 |
40-50 | 24:39 |
50-60 | 26:42 |
How many miles is a 50 5K?
31.1 miles
Simply multiply 50 by 0.62137. We see that 50 kilometers is equal to 31.1 miles if we round to one decimal point.
What is a respectable 50k time?
What is a good 50k time? A good 50k time is 04:31:44. This is the average 50k time across all ages and genders. The fastest 50k time is 02:29:30.
What is a good 5K pace?
Everyday runners can aim to complete a mile in about 9 to 12 minutes. This means you’ll finish a 5K in about 28 to 37 minutes. Walkers can expect to complete a mile in about 15 to 20 minutes. Walking at a brisk pace should enable you to finish a 5K at around the hour mark.
What is considered a good time for a 5K run?
Make healthy lifestyle choices,such as eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of quality sleep.
How to run your perfect 5K?
Save your calendars. Pick a goal (and the accompanying training program) and print out your calendar or save it to your phone.
What are the best 5K races?
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Should I run the day before running a 5K race?
Running the day before a 5K can help improve your stride and flexibility on race day. Just like your regular warm-ups, a 15- to 20-minute run the day before a race helps improve blood flow to your legs. 2  This can help stave off fatigue during your run.