I'm here -- I run, and I hate it LOL!! I skipped all the small stuff and started at a half marathon (with very little practice!), since then, I've done 6 half marathons, and last year I did (3) 10ks, and I don't think I've done a 5k yet! I'm super slow, but I just try to focus on me (and not being the last person!).
I did couch to 5K and hated it...mainly because I have really bad anemia and can't run that long without being out of breath. I started with my local Galloway running group, which is more my speed. They do intervals, depending on how fast or slow you run, so you go out with a group of people, all at the SAME pace, and you all stay together. I like it because when I run with friends, or running groups or anyone else, I always fall behind. With Galloway, I am with people who also run like me, and I don't feel like the odd-ball!
I run and eat Paleo, which is completely opposite of the "fuel up with carbs" mentality. I used to eat nothing before running (until one very bad hot summer day, I learned my lesson) and got scolded by my run group! I hate working out with food on my stomach, I can go lift weights for 2 hours on a fasted stomach, but not running, I learned. I had to work around the carb filled suggestions and eat what was good for ME and my way of eating. Instead of oatmeal, power bars, bananas and juice, I'd have 2 hard boiled eggs (add salt for electrolytes and cramping), some bacon slices, and a few sips of grapefruit juice. I know that can get me 8-9 miles, and afterwards, I'd eat again. More low carb, maybe some coffee even. It's hard to explain to people why you eat the way you do, but you will have to try a lot of clever workarounds to fuel your body and stick with the diet.
C25K / 5K / 10K and beyond - Who runs here?
no one 
