Running tips for a beginner?

i was like you when i began high school. i joined the cross country team to meet new people and get in shape. my first day i ran two miles. i ran painfully slow, but I did it, and thats what mattered. if you just pick a small mileage (2 miles 2 times a week?) the sense of accomplishment is huge. and thats what keeps people addicted to running. people who try to run 5 miles just getting started are less likely to continue running that people who start small.