Running a 5km in 25 minutes

[potato29]

100km is a lot. I usually do 60-70km a week.

he do 25km a week lah.
you do 60km a week can run marathon easily.

100km per month
You 60km per week or 240km per month ?

 

[rocket]

I started by brisk walking, then run walk method ,
Then hard run ,

Then easy run

Now my heart is stable, less cardio drift

But my legs no power
I want to run more and run faster but legs cannot make it
Main issue is legs, not heart

All together it takes about 7 to 8 months
Started since nov 2025

@superpower @Nut
These 2 bros also running enthusiasts
See what they say.

 

[Boonsiong]

@superpower @Nut
These 2 bros also running enthusiasts
See what they say.

Why Kenyans have thin legs but they can run so well ? Knees never pain ?

I look at their training schedules, they run 20km in the morning and 20km at night

Daily mileage 40km

 

[rocket]

Why Kenyans have thin legs but they can run so well ? Knees never pain ?

I look at their training schedules, they run 20km in the morning and 20km at night

Daily mileage 40km

They not yet 50. As they age also will have issue.

 

[rocket]

Why Kenyans have thin legs but they can run so well ? Knees never pain ?

I look at their training schedules, they run 20km in the morning and 20km at night

Daily mileage 40km

Running too much will cause muscles loss. I know 1 guy lean type run till pee blood. Later I know he was diagnosed muscles loss. I hear already also scare.

 

[Boonsiong]

Running too much will cause muscles loss. I know 1 guy lean type run till pee blood. Later I know he was diagnosed muscles loss. I hear already also scare.

I know many aunties and uncles who hardly exercise, why they also have knee problems ? They also cannot do Asian squat

I can easily do Asian squat

 

[rocket]

I know many aunties and uncles who hardly exercise, why they also have knee problems ? They also cannot do Asian squat

I can easily do Asian squat

Me too I also can do asian squat easily. Sometimes I guess is ageing + further pressure on knees like running will escalate knee damage. My knee tendon shifted already painful. Imagine if it snapped. This why I told u start slow go slow to prevent injuries. Some injuries cannot heal completely.

 

[Boonsiong]

Me too I also can do asian squat easily. Sometimes I guess is ageing + further pressure on knees like running will escalate knee damage. My knee tendon shifted already painful. Imagine if it snapped. This why I told u start slow go slow to prevent injuries. Some injuries cannot heal completely.

Running fast is like Cheong in casino
Getting very high

Sigh no choice, got to control and consider Japanese slow run

 

[Boonsiong]

Most can't do 30min /5km

7min /km is considered v good. For sg casual runner

You see in IG, many can run very fast
Not only picture, got video

 

[Boonsiong]

5km run in 25min is not easy pace.

That means you go stadium and run one lap in 2 mins. Easy as a teen, torture for unkers. Then sustain for the next 12.5 laps.

Swim also not easy. It's the most technical sport. Like dancing, your limbs need to be well coordinated to get the best balance and streamlining. Otherwise you will be one of those floating unkers doing 2mins/50m.

Run in the swimming pool
Protect knee

 

[cocobobo]

My cycling group have lots of ex runners. Mostly 40s and above, can't run already so switch to low impact sport on $10,000 bicycles

 

[Boonsiong]

My cycling group have lots of ex runners. Mostly 40s and above, can't run already so switch to low impact sport on $10,000 bicycles

$10,000
Can go ATB massage for 100 times

Go once a week, can last almost 2 yrs

 

[Boonsiong]

If I have $10000 cash to spare, I will join premium gym such as virgin