I'm trying to work up the courage to sign up to run a 5k race! I've been running 3 times a week for the past two weeks and it is going well. I'm up to running 1 mile now and each time I run I run easier and spend less time walking.
I have plenty of time to train as the race isn't until November, its just that I'm still pretty big (257 lbs) but mostly I'm just a 'fraidy cat. Afraid to be the biggest person running the race and afraid my DH will think I'm crazy. He knows I've been running and working to be more fit so my fear is irrational in that regard. I guess its just part of that whole fear of the unknown and taking those first few steps out of my comfort zone.
I would like to hear what others' experiences have been when they ran their first race. Especially if you were still running with extra weight at the time.