Thanks for all the advice ladies. I appreciate all this feedback. There's always something you don't think about. 'Back in the day'() when I was a runner, I ran with a friend, we did 10Ks, 10milers, marathons, I was never fast 9:00. I ran all winter(Michigan), the only time I didn't run was when the temps were in the 20F range. I found a program 'coach to 5K in 8 weeks', going to give it a try. I will definitely get some good shoes(this was always my mine priorit). Just need to get this 53 year old - 200 lb moving. Thanks for the support.