[deonk1]

Hey all, so I just joined a running forum, but unfortunately they are not quite as friendly as you all are here on YT... They jumped on me for my wording of my question and now I'm stuck in an online argument an have yet to find useful advice... So I'm going to pose the same question to you guys... maybe a runner here can help.

I have the remnants of childhood asthma and have never been able to run, well now I'm doing agility and I really want to win (I know I'm too competitive), the dog is trained, and ready, I however can't run the whole time with him I collapse in exhaustion. My chest feels a bit tight, so I have been trying to build strength by running.

Does anyone have advice for the novice runner? I'm looking for info on training programs, stretches, breathing exercises. etc.