5k's in Ohio???

lisabrezina1980

I can't seem to pull it together and get on track, so I thought maybe I would try something new. I have never ran in my life, not even when I was young. I would love to try the C25K program, and just telling myself to lose weight and get healty is not enough of a motivator (sad I know). So, instead of focusing on the scale and pounds I thought maybe this would be better, I can try to build strength and endurance by a certain date. (my husband would be shocked and amazed if I did something like run so that is another good motivator).
Anyway, does anyone know of any 5k's in Ohio maybe in August or Sept. Also I am not sure how to join one, do you donate money...or have toi have someone sponsor you? I really am lost on this so any suggestions would be great. Also, anyone know of any cheap good running shoes? If I keep this up for a week I am going to get new shoes. Every week I am going to reward myself with something to bribe myself with
Hope this works for me and I hope to hear back from someone soon!