I think it's hilarious that you're doing so well in the game but didn't know you could run.
I am impressed. You seem like you're doing a lot better than I did my first time. Capra Demon sucks but only because of those damn dogs. Even after replaying the game multiple times I still hesitate to enter that fog gate.
I killed Capra Demon first try.
But then again I also had trouble with the boss of the Depths so I guess I can't talk junk.
Different people have very different experiences with the game I guess.