Trying to run

You have to slow down to where you can breathe. Eventually, as you get in shape, you will get faster.

I would suggest warming up for 5 minutes with a brisk walk. Then trying running for 60 seconds. Then walk for 2 minutes. Something like that to get going. If you can walk 2 miles, I would even try C25K. Apps, plans and prompts are all online for free.

Also get some good running shoes fitted at a running store. Don't ruin the fun with an injury.

I have to start over again when I lose some more weight (less on knees) but when I ran years ago and worked up to a marathon (never again) I thought it would never happen, that first mile. I thought I had asthma, but I was just out of shape. As others said, take it slow, run/walk until running is a bit more...push yourself a little bit when you want to stop, but respect your body.
One day, you'll see, you'll run longer....but don't let that fool you...you'll have days, when you feel you went backwards and that's okay. Just do what you can do, everyday is a fresh start.

Keep trying, slow down, adjust your pace, take the advice of those before me... but keep running by adding a few minutes or seconds to each session.

The first time I ran, I ran for 3 minutes and I thought I was going die.... my legs hurt, my chest hurt, I couldn't breathe... But the next day I went out and ran for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Took me months, but eventually I was able to run 3 miles (5K) without stopping.

First of all the C25K program is a great beginner runner program teaching you to gradually build up your distance/pace.

As far as the breathing thing here are tips that work for me

1) Slow Down
2) Breathe in/out through your mouth, you won't get enough air through your nose
3) Count to three breathing in, and exhale counting to three - all through your mouth
4) Slow Down, when I started I was barely a fast walk, but it worked to get the breathing thing down
5) Don't slouch, keep your head up. I typically look at the treeline or horizon (I run outdoors)
6) Did I mention slow down?

Try the C25K (couch to 5K) program. It's amazing. When I first started the 1-minute runs had me out of breath. Now I can run for 40 minutes straight.

I went from not being able to walk 1 mile to running 25 minutes straight in 2 months. All thanks to c25k!

Same here! Slow down, but just keep going!!!

The above suggestions are all really great advice.

For me- it was controlling my breathing instead of letting my breathing control me- I was gasping, side stitches, feeling like I was going to pass out, spitting and sputtering..... It was not because I was working too hard- it was because I was not taking control of my respiration.

I literally focus on my breathing rhythm, more so that anything else while running- I personally breath in for two paces and out for 2 paces- another poster above suggested 3/3- I do not think the "Number" is important- it is what makes you feel most comfortable and then maintaining that rhythm so you are in sync with your pace. I started my running Journey on March 1st- today I ran for 5 miles solid.