begining to run maybe

[Grog]

Thanks Grog, I printed off the 6 week beginer schedule, even though I don't plan to run a 5k. That may be a goal in the future though. Wouldn't that be something. (...) Wow, I just got kind of excited about actually trying to run a 5k. Wonder if I could do it. I think I would be embarrassed because of my weight though.

There is no doubt in my mind that you could walk/run a 5K, and perhaps even run it the whole way, if you give yourself time. Say... 3 months?

Check out this Race Finder and find a race in your area in July or August and sign up for it! It's really motivating to have an event ahead, too.

I don't think you should be embarrassed by your weight. There are more people than you think in the Athena section, and when people notice them (most don't because they're busy running!), they think: "Wow, this is so cool" and nothing else.