Try wearing capri length workout pants. You'll get there. I used to be stuck at a 5km, which eventually turned to a 10km workout several days a week, and now up to 10 miles each workout.

Good job for trying tho!

you are out there being active, that is all that matters. progress is eventual, not over night.

Still a good run, better than me :p

3k is a great job. Be proud of what you did accomplish and don't think of it in terms of what you didn't do. As far as the thigh rub it can be painful. I bought a couple pairs of silky lingerie shorts that fit great under everything even my jeans so when my thighs are raw they feel great and keep it from getting worse. For future walks make sure to rub deodorant on your thighs before you start, it will help keep the chafing down.

Don't give up, and don't feel bad, this is a common but unspoken problem even by runners who are fit. Try some chalk, deodorant sticks or babypowder, and maintain a comfortable level of aerobic activity that's suited to you. You will persevere so long as you don't give up.

I buy an extra stick of deodorant and rub some right where my thighs rub! Always works for me even when exercising! Other friends have suggested baby powder but doesn't work for me that well!

As a fellow big legged person, Gold Bond Friction Stick is one of the best things ever!

I literally created an account just to comment on this. Buy Monistat chafing relief gel. It is AMAZING. I tried the other stuff - shorts underneath (they'd ride up), baby powder, and antipersperant. Nothing worked. Monistat works like a charm! It creates a silky barrier. At groceries it's located by the monistat yeast infection stuff, or it's on amazon :) Great job on 3k by the way!!!!

Use aerosol deodorant! It works wonders