I want to start running to improve my fitness but I am embarrassed.?

Im the same exact way, i just started back doing it and i was completely embarassed. I wouldnt advise the back road since your a girl, as sad as that is to say. But if you do, most definitely take a knife with you because you never know what could happen. If you go on the highway just blast your music so you cant hear people passing by because people can be mean. But people arent going to do anything to make you feel embarassed because theyll just think ok another person running in the street whatever and not think twice about it.