What advice would you tell a new runner?

This is perfect timing for me! I have two coworkers who informed me Tuesday that starting Sunday I will be their running coach. I think I will send them the link to this thread. Good stuff!

very new myself..but this is what I did.. I measured a 1.5 mile rout at my house.. got a stop watch, and this was my focus.. and I logged everything on my google calender. kept time and my weight. I set small goals like 5 miles a week. and try and beat your time.... thats where I started. I would take a big run at the end of the week.. just to change it up