First 5k Training

After I had my second child, I knew or at least knew as much as the next person knows; that having more children is not likely. So, it was time to lose the extra pounds. I did really well and looking back, I think I did well because I was terrified of failing or honestly (and dont tell anyone I said this) I was afraid my husband would get in shape and I wouldn't. Little did I know it was the other way around when all was said and done lol. However time past and my life did a 180 in just about every aspect. As a result I put about 25lbs back on, and 25lbs when you have tasted thin, feels like 100lbs. For the past year off and on I have taunted the scale. I feel as though I am losing the battle though. I cannot say I yoyo diet because its not diets its just spells of eating healthy and then spells of eating horrible amounts of sugar.

It dawned on me, that what I need to succeed again, is that fear. I hate to say it, but it motivates me. Now, in the past I know that once you hit that moment, about a month or so in to a good routine, you no longer need such motivation because the results you see far outweigh the motivation I need.

So, I researched 5k's. I am not a runner, never have been. When I lost weight before it was muscle, it was a low calorie diet with some exercising which didn't come until later after most the weight was off. Did I mention I am getting older and noticing loss of natural tone.

It comes down to this, I can do it. Sure I can. I found a wonderful walk to run training program and have a little under 3 months to prepare. I am not drastically overweight to where its unrealistic. My idea is to tell the world, tell everyone I know that I am doing it! SO to fail would be completely embarrassing.

I need support groups, I need help and ideas from the world of runners. Shoes I should get, Sports bras that support a larger bust (I dont want to knock myself out) any info is appreciated. I start Monday 4/16