5 Km

[viali]

I'm 50 and had both hips replaced last year... I have been slowly getting back to a high standard of fitness as I was very fit before my hips gave out..
I have just ran 5 kms in 25.20 is this an ok time for my age ?

[factor-fiction]

I'm the same age and run two or three times a week , and I usually take nearer 26 mins to do 5K - so it seems good to me

[Hymie]

In old money, that works out at around 8 minute miles (over three miles distance) – I bet that there are a lot of 50 year olds who have not had hip replacements who could not match that for one mile.

But given the stresses running places on the body – I would consider swimming as an alternative exercise. Replacement hips don’t last forever (but I suppose they can be replaced again).

[factor-fiction]

I should add that when i said I am the same age I did mean give or take three years

[ChillDoubt]

As Hymie says, if I were in your situation I'd concentrate on swimming or cycling. Low impact exercise ought to be far more beneficial.

[viali]

Thanks all appreciate the comments... I swim and cycle as well and my new hips feel marvellous..like having a new car !!!!