Hi Lyndsey, first congratulations for taking the first steps into the right direction. Unfortunately I can't give you any advice on breathing etc... not sure if I do it correct myself. But here's some small advice and motivation for you get some a recorded book for running. This way you concentrate on the story you are listening to and the run will be over in no time also, don't go too fast at the beginning. You are not in a race and even at the slowest pace, you beat everyone sitting on the couch.