Poco a Poco

I did not go to spin class yesterday because the wife and I were going to go the gym together in the afternoon when I got home from work.  She was tired and not wanting to go and sent me alone.  I decided to attempt something that I had not done since November 2003 - run a mile non-stop. 

I remember the date so well because not only was it the last time I ran a mile without stopping but it is the only time I have done it!!  In high school I ran the mile every Friday in PE but always walked some part of loops around the football field.  November 2003 I ran a mile with a friend who pushed me to complete it without slowing to a walk. 

Last night I stepped onto the treadmill and set the speed to 5 mph and refused to slow it until I had reached a mile.  I actually, twice, increased the speed because it seemed to make it easier on my cadence.  When I was done I felt great and decided to stretch and do some weights.  It was in that moment that another first in my life occurred (or at least a first in a long time) - I was able to touch my toes while keeping my knees locked!!

Now I just cant wait to see my toes while standing straight and looking down - poco a poco - step by step, right??