When I first started out running, I could barely go an entire block without having to stop. I thought it was HORRIBLE! How was I ever going to like (let alone LOVE) running? There was seriously nothing fun about it the way I was trying to train.
Then, I discovered the Couch 2 5k (C25K) program.
I'm sure there are several apps that help you do the same thing, this is just the one that really got me finally into running. It helped me to realize that I didn't need to run an entire mile from the start. I could run for 30 and then walk for a while the first day and it was OK! It gradually worked me up to being able to run an entire 5k in just under 30 minutes. Nothing record breaking - but I was pretty proud of myself. :)
Now I'm using 5k2-10k. This is the next app that helps you train for a 10k after you have "mastered" (using that term loosely!) the 5k. I had actually finished this program and was excited to start the NEXT one (10k2-21k) when I ran out of time for running while I was finishing my degree. So now, I've started over.
Yes, I'm bummed, but yes, I will get over it!
So, for anyone that is really seriously interested in running, but hasn't done much before, I really recommend starting with the C25k program - it will change your running life. :)
