Goodluck for the 5k - I've done it a few times (usually with next to no training, you know what good intentions are like!), and even if I go with friends, I tend to prefer going round on my own, that way you find people with the same pace. The atmosphere is amazing, and everybody is there for one common cause, so everyone is usually very friendly round the course!
Seeing all the signs on people's backs can get quite emotional though - but also inspiring and great to see so many people doing a good thing in it's cause.
I would do it with you if I lived closer! I know what you mean about not feeling fit enough and so holding back, but once you've crossed that finishing line, you'll have the greatest sense of achievment and no one can take that away from you. I did a 5k Race for Life last year, went with the joggers while my mum and sister walked, I still ended up finishing after them (they still don't believe me when I tell them the queue for the bathroom took up atleast 8 mins of my time and I ALWAYS need to pee when I run!) but atleast I finished!
Good luck hun, really rooting for you xxx
I'm running it myself hun, but good luck with your fundraising. xxx
You will do great Pesty, happy to donate xxx
I will Xxx
yay Pesty - not long now! mine is on Sunday!!!! xxxx
I am doing okay for sponsors though now - nealry hit my target (link below!) xxx