An Identity Crisis Revealed

First let me say it's a challenge typing with poodle ears draped over the keyboard.

Now, about this running thing... I think I finally had a glimpse of what it's all about yesterday. It's been on my mind ever since. Yesterday was the first time I'd run nonstop for 30 minutes. As the C25K program guidelines suggest, I start with 5 min of up tempo walking to warm up. This time, I didn't start my tracking app until after the warm up, and in anticipation of a hard run after a week away I set my C25K app back to the week 6 day 1 routine. I honestly didn't think I'd do well with such a lapse in time between activities.
Again, my newbieness is showing.
As it turned out, when the first "Now Walk" prompt came, I was no where near winded and didn't want to stop. I was in some sort of groove, and it was comfortable to be jogging. It was almost - zen.

My mind was calm, my shoulders weren't up around my ears, my posture felt right, and even in the cold my breathing wasn't in gasps. In fact, I might have even been able to carry on a conversation for a short time... A short conversation..

As it turned out, I never lost my breath once for the duration and just kept on truckin'. 2.59 miles in 33 minutes. I had my phone (with tracking app) in my jacket pocket, so when I reached my predetermined stopping point was the first time I realized my distance. I know I could have done the entire 3.1 miles given how good I was feeling. Next time I'll plan the appropriate distance. And the strange thing is, I'm excited about the next time. I never thought I would feel this, but there it is.. I can't help but shake my head in amazement. Who AM I?