Check out the Big River Running Company, they have people that will help you train for these races, and it doesn't cost you anything, all they want is you to shop at their store and possibly wear one of their shirts when you run.
They are amazing there!! Very down to Earth and supportive. I am not physically fit, but there was no judgement when I went to get shoes there. My co-worker is close friends with the owners (one of them lived in her basement lol). She is the reason I am running next Saturday also, breast cancer at 33 yrs old. She is one of the healthiest life-livers I have ever met. She is back in the game, healthy and cancer free, but wow, what a set back for her. Amazing. Another example that you can do everything right, and some things, you just can't control.
tal, hey lady. Hope things are going well on your end.