Congratulations on encouraging your son to run....and volunteering to join.  Don't worry...just go and have fun.  He will be thrilled that you are joining him.  Do what you can on a walk/run pattern.  Run a little, walk a little.  Let him run ahead and then back.  He will tire after a while.  Just be sure to let him know that you are both having fun out there.  There are always people of all levels of fitness at the charity runs.  It's just great that people are getting out there and trying, instead of inside in front of the tv.

I thinkit'sgreat that you're encouraging your son to participate in this 5k even though you have been out of the running game for a while. One day you will be able to tell him that he helped you get back into running all because he wanted to do a charity event at his school! Do not worry about all of the what ifs. Do what you can to prepare now. Start doing interval running - for instance, run for 5 minutes walk for 2 and continue until you feel comfortable at that interval and then increase it. Before you know it, you will out pace your son and will be giving him tips. Also, remember young kids are all fierce up front and will eventually tire... just like FLkayakgrl said!

It's important that you believe in yourself, support your son and have fun with it. Running should be fun, not stressful. That's the only way you'll succeed - wipe away the pressure and fear and just have fun and enjoy your time raising awareness for the charity!

If you have any questions, stop by Lucky Foot's Facebook Page. Jeff conducts gait analysis on runners. He created a special iPad application that records runners' motion from all angles, dissects each plane and analyzes runners' bilateral symmetry and how it relates to their form. He is a WEALTH of information, is so encouraging andis harnessing the idea of making running fun for everybody. If you have any concerns, questions or anything just stop by and "like" the FB page and he will answer you ASAP!!

Good luck, my friend!