Great, having a plan and goal is key. If you are interested in finding a running group let me know. A lot of the running stores have runs thoughout the week. I do a couple on Tuesday evening and Friday am. It's good to have a group push you. Typically they are separated by pace/mile so you can be with a group of the same fitness level.
Get properly fitted for shoes at a real running store (not a dicks,athletes foot, etc.) It makes a big difference. The Big Peach Running Company does a great job.
Best of luck.
Thanks! I may take you up on that. I'm trying to get myself back into the gym and start running. I've never been a runner, even when I was lifting weights regularly.