Death by running...

I know I'm not likely to die from running but if I feel this bad during a run I can't imagine how much worse it could be. I don't understand how people run marathons and do triathlons. It just seems completely crazy to me. I'm trying to get ready to run another 5K. I've done them before so it's just a matter of pushing myself to finish. I'm going to "run" or as I prefer a light jog the Jingle Bell Run in December. Yesterday I was jogging at Schiller Park and was trying to finish two miles. I just couldn't, consecutively. I can do a mile rest and then do another mile. I can't stand that feeling of not being able to breath. I know it's mostly mental and I just need to slow down and focus on it but I get to a point where everything hurts. My feet, knees, elbows, chest and head. You should see my face. I'm not sure you're supposed to turn that red, but I do. Anyway...I've done it before and I know I can do it again. I like the feeling of accomplishment at the end, but no matter how much I do this I'm not sure I'll ever get the point where I enjoy running or find the escape in it. I just don't think I'm built for it. Oh well....three more weeks to go.