The "Penguin" daily threads were originally conceived to emphasize that all members of the community have a place on the boards. Encouragement, motivation, a little love nip (you will love one, give it a try!) or even a little kick in the pants when needed -- it can happen here. Basically, we celebrate just getting out there and moving our tails! 

What is "slow"? "Slow" is a perception but one of the common benchmarks is the 10:00/mi pace; but there's no firm line. In fact, there are many of us that have slipped past this, and just hope that no one notices and revokes their "igloo privileges."  

It can be confusing for the forum newbies, but we're not one of the teams in any of the fine games. It's a totally open group, so stop lurking, post an introduction of yourself dive in and join the fun! No application necessary! There might even be a lovely picture for Scotty (we love pics!) 

When ever I would think about the Penguin thread, I would think of Suzi. 

Full body workout at the gym after work. I may give the stationary bike a whirl - but to me the stationary bike is way more boring than the treadmill. 

OMG when did this happen? RIP  Suzie. Your positivity and kindness will always be remembered.

So sorry to hear about Suzie, she will be missed, she was always so nice.

8 miles done this morning.

Morning!

I didn't know Suzie either but I'm so sorry for your loss. SRD for me.

Have a great Monday everybody!

Brenda

Gustav - Thanks for starting us off.  I didn't know Suzi, but it sounds like she will be missed.

jblack - Holidays are tough.  I've just made it a goal to not gain over the holidays.  Trying to continue to lose with the holidays would just frustrate me I'm guessing.  Now that you've got your cutback week out of the way, time to get that base back up.  Good luck on your miles tonight.

bin - I didn't seen a RR.  Did you post one?  Did you hit your goals?  Are there pics of the headband?  I need to know these things.

D - When you started running daily, did you feel sort of beat up some days? 

Kristi - Enjoy your rest day.

AFM - It hit me yesterday that I am running out of time to get up my Christmas lights.  So, I decided that I had to run this morning, or I'd run out of daylight after work to get the lights on the roof.  Sure, the other lights look great by themselves, but it's not the same if I don't get the roof lit up first.  Anyway, we've got dense fog this morning, and a light drizzle.  It's not exactly safe for road running with slick pavement and fog.  The track has that infamous taco shape, and my legs just didn't feel up for that this morning.  So, I went to the gym, and hit the dreadmill.  I was sweating so bad that I was worried about my cell phone.  The pace on the dreadmill felt terribly off from reality.  I had to settle for 32 minutes.  There's no way that I was going to make it an hour on that thing.  So, I'll have to make up some miles somewhere, but I have managed to keep the consecutive days running streak alive.  My Christmas lights will be hung tonight.  Well, as many as I can get up in one night.  55 miles in 10 days of consecutive running.  I felt most beat up around day 6, and I think my body is starting to adapt.  Maybe only going 32 minutes today will be a blessing in disguise.

I always worry when someone who regularly visits a site/forum stop posting because you really have no way of knowing why or if anything happened. This is such sad news. I remember when I first joined the penguins suzie was like the dedicate forum started and was always upbeat, cheerful, and friendly and was very passionate about her writing. May she rest in peace.

What kind of transplant did she have?