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Posted On: October 15th 2026, 07:54 am
IS 46 TOO OLD FOR A SUB-20 5K? 👀

I honestly don’t think so.

I only started running seriously about a year ago.

Before that, my main sport was cycling.

I started racing as a teenager and spent around 15 years competing, including mountain biking at a high level.

Then, years later, I decided to see what I could still do as a runner.

My current 5K PB?

20:35.

Not SUB-20 yet.

But only 36 seconds away.

And that’s what makes this interesting. 👀

I’m 46.

I’m not trying to run like I’m 25.

I’m trying to find out what I’m still capable of.

I still train calisthenics.
I still want to stay strong.
And now I’m chasing a sub-20 5K.

One year of running.
46 years old.
20:35 PB.

So the question isn’t:

“Am I too old?”

The question is:

“How fast can I still get?”

SUB-20 is the goal. 🔥

Do you think I can break 20 minutes at 46?

YES or NO? 👇

🤖 Created with AI assistance and reviewed, edited and personalized by me.
Comments (55)
teddy_the._labradoodle 7 hours ago

teddy_the._labradoodle

54yrs olf 19.05 min 5km and 41.15 min 10 km.

welcomebrand a day ago

welcomebrand

Kind of hard to say when you don't mention how much mileage you're running. No reason you can't though, you're not that far off now and 46 isn't exactly old. Im 50 soon and have run 18.30 this year but was still in mid 17 shape at 46.

stu_sthenics a day ago

stu_sthenics

Never too old bro 💪🏼💪🏼

michaeldavisfitness 2 days ago

michaeldavisfitness

Ever too old for anything 🙌🏼

d.fritz 2 days ago

d.fritz

Nope

monsterolla 2 days ago

monsterolla

Turned 40 in July, presently doing 21:50 5K, goal is sub 20, hopefully before 41

sayed.mirzayee 2 days ago

sayed.mirzayee

👏👏

jancoachjs 2 days ago

jancoachjs

You will make it🔥🙌Age 46 is nothing. I'm 67 and think I will run sub 20 again within 1-2 years from now. When young age 27 I ran 14:20 . Just get to work buddy, you will succeed ! 🔥

rockhillbenjamin 2 days ago

rockhillbenjamin

The 40+ world record is 13:38, so no

alex.ma.79 2 days ago

alex.ma.79

Nein !! ✌🏻

chrispnavarro 3 days ago

chrispnavarro

Yes G!!

andrey_sw___ 3 days ago

andrey_sw___

👏👏👏👏

plotnonasporte 3 days ago

plotnonasporte

🔥🔥🔥

misha.werner 3 days ago

misha.werner

Nope, I did it at the age of 50 during a 39:22 10k.👍🏃

stoicisway 3 days ago

stoicisway

Great work🔥

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