It has been 12 days since my last cardio workout. That was certainly not in the plan. Life happens. I caught a nasty cold shortly after my last big workout and it hung on for 10 days. Even on days where I felt good enough to workout I had bad weather or other life interruptions. I've also not made any progress on the weight loss front in the past month. So I'll be running the 10K this year a few pounds heavier than last.

It is what it is. I feel good now. The weather is better. I have 10 more day where I can train for the event. On a positive note, I have felt more fit every year. I feel strong. My legs are good to go for this 10K. I don't have any expectations about what time I will get other than I will likely improve my time from last year if my competitive nature wins out. Even if it turns into a 'fun run' at a slower pace I will not be disappointed. I'm doing my 3rd 10K in 3 years. How can that not be anything but grand?

Yesterday -
Machine: Elliptical
Duration: 45 minutes
Distance: 2.8
Effort: 40 minutes - Rolling hills setting (level 12) plus 5 20 second HIIT sprints in the remaining 5 minutes.

This workout was a little harder than the last time on this machine. I did feel a little rusty and possibly still under the influence of the cold bug I just fought off. I worked up a good sweat. Mission accomplished.