Breathing right , walking to running ?

I have a vague recollection of having had a similar problem at the start of my running attempts a few years ago. And I seem to remember using a syncopated breathing rhythm. But somehow this must have just cleared itself up in the process of all my running since then because I don't think I have this any more. Maybe that's good news and it will fix itself for you over time. I can tell you that at the beginning I was indeed huffing and puffing. But a few months later, even though I was still struggling, I was able to run my first half marathon. Things really do improve over time with persistent training. Good luck!

I'm new to "running" (I'm doing a C25K program, but I wouldn't consider my faster intervals running just yet), too. I've been a walker for years. The breathing does become a habit once you get used to it. I breathe in when I land on my right foot for three footsteps, then breathe out when I land on my left foot for three footsteps. In-in-in, out-out-out. I've found that I don't focus on my breathing as much anymore (now I just focus on my calves and knees screaming STOP!).

Good luck!

There are many methods how to breath "properly" while running. If we are talking about conscious breathing then personally I find that inhaling though mouth and nose, both at the same time, and exhaling both at the same time works the best for me. You might wanna try to exhale only though mouth alone, that's an option too. But generally it's the best to breath in though nose and mouth both cos it gets the most air in. You should also focus on breathing with your belly not chest. Whatever inhaling exhaling way you pick your breath should be consistent - exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, etc. Also consistent in depth.

With time you get used to conscious breathing and you really do it automatically, not even have to think about it. So if you breath consciously for long enough in a rhythmic manner your body will most likely get used to it and you won't skip breaths anymore. This is really one of those practice makes perfect things in most cases. Sometimes you just have to run and don't even have to worry about breathing consciously and your body still will fix the problem on it's own, it is designed to adjust and find the most efficient way.