If you see me running, everything is ok

I made a decision that this year was going to be my year. I had reached a point where I was physically and mentally broken down from working full time, going to school to get my second degree, having a 2 year old, and everything else was leaving me tired and drained. I took the semester off (but I WILL be going back in summer) and am doing a few things to focus on myself. I have changed our eating "lifestyle" again, as the hubby would say, to watching calories, eating protein, and skipping out the junk. Granted, there have been some meals that I better not make again, but for the most part, there has been little complaining- and for those who know my hubby, yes we are talking about the same guy. I am working out with a friend of mine who just opened a gym with her husband, and loving it....more so after the fact because I feel better. And, get this---I have started running. Now, I have NEVER been a runner in any way. In fact, even with all of the swimming, basketball, and everything else I did growing up, I hated it. Yes I did run triathlons as a child, but running was always my least favorite. I am on week 5 of couch 2 5k (c25k.com), and have realized that I am actually loving it..most days. However, I am not looking forward to the 2 mile run (non stop) that I am supposed to do on my 3rd and final run of this week. In fact, I just told my sister today (yep, her and my dad are the runners) that I am dreading it. Her response was that maybe I should bring my son on that one with me, since he is my cheering section. (memories of our last Florida vacation are ringing through my head---It had just started this program and he went with us one day and cheered me on the whole time.)
But, I have no choice of backing out this time. When I decided to do it, my sister and I signed up to do the Color Run together (colorrun.com). This is a 5k (3.1 miles) run that sprays you with color at every k. I am excited about it, but also very nervous. I am looking forward to it, but at the same time...I am trying to get over the mindset of 'every time I run, I hurt myself '. So bring on the shin splints (hey I have them), bring on the sore legs, and bring on the swollen knees (haven't had this yet, but with my knees you never know). I can handle it. There is nothing that a foam roller, ice, and icy hot or biofreeze can't fix.
So, if you see me out running, don't be alarmed. Everything is ok, and there is no 3 headed monster chasing me. And please, ignore the really red face- it will go back to normal in a little while. And, please, don't worry- I really don't need an oxygen tank.....