I want to run a 5K.

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Originally Posted by SOPi_Jawbreaker

Another place to look for 5k races is Running in the USA.

http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/Default.aspx

Also, I completely agree with everyone saying to slow down. In college, some of the my sorority sisters and some of my roommates would try to get me to run with them. I hated it, because I would get so out-of-breath so fast and I would feel like I was dying. Once I learned to run at my own (very slow) pace, then I found running much more enjoyable and more comfortable.

Thanks for all your input guys! I have been reading up on couck to 5k, and a coworker recently used it to train for a 10k. Glad to hear many of y'all are in support of it. I'll look into Galloway as well.

As for running shoes, I will consider greatly. I have supination in both feet, and greatly in the right foot. Also have very flat and wide feet.

Good to know that I can pay the entry fee and be ok. Thanks for suggesting looking at the route. I imagine being in NYC most of it is on flat concrete but if they're in and out of parks or along roadways, the routes could be curvy or hilly.