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Dave, I dont think people will judge you as much as you think. I am overweight and have got stuck into the C25K program ( currently on week 3 day 2) and already feeling the benefits. I found that I get a friendly nod from other runners. Before I started to run I had imagined that all runners were super slick and could run for miles, yes they are out there BUT there are loads of us fattys putting in the miles too.

The only barrier I have found with C25K is that your mid will say  "jog for 90 seconds, I dont think so !!" but after doing the runs, you WILL look back with pride and realise that it was never as hard as your mind thought it would be.

There are quite a few out there, I'm currently using "simple C25K" very basic but very good also. From this I'm going to use "simple C210K". they are both by the same guy and both free.I should also mention that these are found on google play for android, not sure if it supports other platforms.

Something that worked for me was

1. Ice, (which I have continued to do after every run)

2. Get yourself a golf ball, put it on the floor. Take your shoe off and massage the underside of your foot by rolling the ball about, concentrate on any painful areas.

3. Definitely do not run through the pain, you might finish the race but you will be in incredible pain afterwards ( I couldnt walk properly for a couple of weeks with mine)