wanting to get into running any advice?

Totally True! at least 15 minutes, up to 30 stretching after each run as standard! You do not need to stretch before running (this can cause injury because you are not warm... Always warm up (slow pace or specific exercises) then run, then stretch.

Never really though about it like that before - which sounds really stupid, but good advice is usually the simplest.

^^^all these!
the best running shops round here are sweatshop/sherunsheruns in meadowhall, up & running in sheffield, and sportshoes unlimited in Bradford. they will all watch you run on a treadmill and recommend a suitable shoe. the right shoes will make a huge difference and keep you injury free!

there are a lot of C25k programs out there which work well, or you can do what i did which is run for as long as you can (at a low speed - i do 7.5kmh / 13 min miles), walk for a bit, run for as long as you can and repeat! the first few times are really hard, but it gets easier! i did no exercise at all until mid October, I started with walking only, november i was doing 1-2 minute intervals with max 5 minutes running, have now gone from 7 to 30 mins continous running in the last month just by adding a bit longer each time.

inside or outside depends how much you like the cold!! i refuse to run outside when its cold, treadmill can be a bit boring but my ipod keeps me motivated, ill be moving outside in spring some people find treadmill running easier, some find outside easier, try both if possible and do whichever you like the best!

Get fitted for good shoes at a running store. Let them see how you run and suggest ones for your particular style. But them 1/2 size to 1 size larger so there is plenty of room for your toes to slide up. Best thing I ever did. Will keep you pain and injury free as you get into running. Also, pace yourself. I've been running for years, getting back into long distance after a 6 mo hiatus. Slow and steady. Enjoy!!!

what is a good pair of shoes to start running with? any suggestions on that? any favorates? Nike, Reebok, etc

Different shoes are best for different people. It all depends on your foot, how you run, etc. That's why it's important to go to a running store.

running form is very important. Since I've gone to minimalist shoes (I wear zero drop Altras) I've eliminated my knee pain that came with running.

If you have a Fleet Feet store, they have some really good training programs. (And their No boundaries video was filmed in my town with my running buds :-) )

what is a good pair of shoes to start running with? any suggestions on that? any favorates? Nike, Reebok, etc

it all depends on your foot shape and running style, everyone is different. Generally the main brands sold in sports stores like JJB (Nike / Reebok / Adidas / Puma etc) do not make 'proper' running shoes, you will not find many running stores that sell these brands. Running stores usually stock specific running brands like Asics, Saucony, Brooks, New Balance, Mizuno.
i wear New Balance for general gym use with a bit of running, Brooks for running only. nike gave me terrible shin splints, a different model of Brooks gave me blisters. My husband wears Nike or Asics.

Runnersworld.co.uk is a great website for runners and has a huge beginners section