Great advice on this thread so far.
I agree that ramping up over time is probably the best approach.
I'd even go as far as to say run 10 mins then walk 20.
Then run 15 and walk 15.
Then run 20 and walk 10.
Then run 25 and walk 30.
Then run 30 and walk from zero to as long as you want to run eventually. (For example run 30 and walk 30, then build up to running 60.)
Also I agree with running outside, preferably with a view.
I go out of my way to even drive to places I can run that keep me entertained while I'm running and keep my mind occupied with my surroundings.
Here's a quick video of me doing just that:
YouTube - Running with a view
You can ignore the community for excellence reference at the end.
And never mind me tripping over the bench
