re: Beginning to run. Advice? About.com 8 week program.

The thing lots of beginners don't understand about running is that you aren't really supposed to get winded.

Run at a pace where you can hold a conversation. Seriously. It's okay if your conversation involves more breathing than normal, but you should be able to at least exchange words with someone.

Yes, it's slow at first but after a year you'll be amazed at how fast you can go and chit-chat. Most running clubs are more social than anything else.