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Great run. Definitely yes to sub-20. I was 43 when I did my first parkrun (having done a 3k the week before, my first run in about 25 years).
I did a 22:something. It was late September. Then out of action for a month with injuries. Started again in November. First sub-20 just before Xmas that year (more mileage and some specific training).
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I did my third parkrun today. Did my first km in 4:08 which is my fastest ever 1km time. Didnt realise I was going so fast until I looked down at the watch when it beeped at the first km mark. Was sure I was going to die early but managed to hold it together reasonably well for a 21: 48 time, which is about 45 seconds better than last week, and my best ever for a 5k. Do people think under 20:00 is achievable for someone starting out at my age? I will be 42 this year and only started running last June.