Tracy,
That is exactly how I started running! I was working in Seattle, and I started running just to take in the beautiful scenery (and drop a few pounds). Well, not knowing what I was doing, I lost the pounds, hurt all the time - so I decided to join a clinic to learn the right way to run. I joined USAFit. They have a website with clinics all over the country. They teach you how to run, stretch, eat, buy shoes, etc. They even sent us encouragign emails with motiavtion from some of the most influential people in the world who are also "runners". 6 months later, I completed my first marathon!
Enjoy yourself!!
Joy