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!)

Gustav - I have days like that too.  Sometimes I have some terrible cravings as well.  I don't know what causes it, but its definitely something I have to deal with at times.  So far, so good though.  It's good to see you running again though.

AFM - Looking to put up a 50 mile week this week.  I've been so close, so many times...lol  I think it helps that I have to cut back a bit next week anyway because of the 10K, but my marathon training starts in May.  So, the first thing I'll be doing is a 6 week base building phase, and I'm really hoping to get to consistent 50+ miles per week.  My runs have been so good lately, that I'm really curious to see what I can do in a 10K.  I've never run one before, but I'm planning to run it by feel.  I don't have anything to base a goal on.  My HM was based on a 5K that I ran the previous month, and I beat that goal because I felt good enough to pick up the pace late.  My fitness is better now, and I think the weather will be better.  I could surprise myself.  The only bad part is that this course has a 180 degree turn around as you run the 5K loop twice.  I hate turning around that way because I feel like you either have to slow down, take it wide or risk injury.  We'll see how that turns out.

Gustav - I know what you mean.  Hard to fight it off sometimes.  I usually put it up to my body telling me I should have eaten better in the day before the run.

AR - excellent goal!

PF - Good morning!

AFM - my DW has her surgery for the gall bladder today so that is the big event.  Depends on how she feels but I may sneak in a run later tonight.  I did get my new shoes!  However, because I require a wide, the only color is blue and white.  The upside is it has some orange on the sole.  LOL  Oh well...

Bin, safe travels to you.

Gustav, looks like you are making good progress with the running. I have the "eat everything in sight" days too.

Phillie, enjoy the 6-8 later.

Awood, you will do well on the 10k.

Vance, prayers and healing vibes to DW for her gall bladder surgery, hope she recovers quickly.

Scotty, the package has landed, thank you very much

Today is a RD for me. No work either, so it should be just a lazy lay around kind of day. HM #4 coming up in the morning, dedicated to Traci since she can't run it, I hope to see her there though.

Morning!  I have no internet at home, bah.  Finished with 12.25 and weights last night total.  Today, it will be a chiro appointment and 5 recovery miles.

Have a great day!

Morning, Penguins!!  It's winter again today -- we had sleet last night, and it's cold and windy today.  I might go for a walk if it warms up, though.  I have some demo samples to do in a half hour, so guests in my lab and hopefully things go well!  Then tonight I have to do all the last-minute stuff for tomorrow's chorus show!  Mostly that involves painting my nails and making sure all my props are in one place, so no major stresses.

Gustav -- if you're hungry, eat!  Holding out usually just makes it worse.

Awood -- good luck with the 50 miles!!

Phillie -- enjoy your miles tonight!!

N-Bug -- good luck to DW!!

Bin -- nice run, and have fun in Taiwan!!

hog -- good luck at the HM, and enjoy your lazy day!!

kristin -- I'd wait on the new shoes, but good to know your legs still work!!

Docket -- hope the chiro appt goes well, and you get internet back!!

Jerryb -- I grew up about 30 minutes from Asheville, I've been to Biltmore many times.  Enjoy!!

Yes, just one show at 4 pm.  Truth be told, we haven't really sold enough tickets to justify putting on two performances.  It's a pretty small theater, but we've only sold about half the tickets so far. 

Aww, good luck!

Yes, just one show at 4 pm.  Truth be told, we haven't really sold enough tickets to justify putting on two performances.  It's a pretty small theater, but we've only sold about half the tickets so far. 

Ugh, my chiro is not answering.  I better find him!