re: Tips for starting a running/jogging program

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he can start sprints slowly as well

or do short fartlek runs

any good training regime will have 3 different types of run

sprint
tempo
long

try to incorporate all 3 during the week

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For someone who's been running a while, yes. But a brand new runner with a low level of fitness is not going to gain anything from doing sprints, tempo runs, and long runs. If they're on the first week of Couch to 5k, they can't even do a tempo or long run

The OP pointed out that he's had problems with running before because he goes too hard. He needs to start with Couch to 5k and work up to more complex training plans when it's time.

The context is really important in this case.

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I always had shin splints and used it as an excuse not to run. I'm pretty sure my legs were just weak. I would start a squat program and then do the running after you get stronger. Assuming you aren't already strong.

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See, this is the reason you don't start with high intensity running plans. You end up getting injured because your body hasn't adjusted to the unique stresses that running places on it, and then you stop running.