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 gald you're going to be able to run!

I'm cleaning my apartment because my boyfriend and his dog are on their way to visit for tge weekend. I like keeping the illusion that my apartment is always sparkling. Maybe I will get to the gym today we will see.

Oh! I had a dream last night about my 10K next weekend, that I'm trying to walk. In my dream, a friend gave me an ugly shirt and asked me to wear it for her and all I could think of was it ruining my race photos. I forgot my ipod and my garmin at home. And then I couldn't find the place to pick up my bib and I didn't get one. Then, I was in the porta potty when the gun went off. Then I found out as I began that instead of goung around the park, the race was going up and down escalators and stairs (with my ITBS stairs HURT almost as much as running does). So I dropped out of the race partway through.  What a dream!

Gustav - Good luck on the comeback.  Maybe you could start with a modified C25K.  You're definitely not at "Couch" level based on your workouts, and I'd guess you're going to need a program to hold you back more than anything.

Kristin - At least your boyfriend is coming over, and you're not being Te'oed!  I used to be an RA in college.  I had to key into rooms and check for fire hazards while students were home for break.  I will never buy the illusion that women keep their apartments clean...lol  Don't get me wrong.  College kids in general aren't the tidiest, but the women's dorm rooms were on another level of disaster.  As long as your apartment doesn't smell like you're covering other smells with sprays and candle scents, then you're ahead of the game.

Jerry - Gotta love this MidWest climate.

Bin - Good luck with the weather.  It's one thing to miss a run, but when it's something out of your control it can be pretty frustrating.

no runninng today. my legs felt dead after yesterday's 4 miles. This morning I am working at school until noon. I am running "saturday school" this is for kids that are behind on school work. I have 3 little angels with me this morning. this will be a long 4 hours, but $80 almost buys some shoes or could pay for a race or something.

Morning!  I slept in instead of meeting the running group, so 10 miles tonight.

Gustav, good luck with the running comeback.

kristin, have fun with the boyfriend this weekend.

Jerry, enjoy your LR.

Bin Running, hope you get your run today.

Awood, morning!

Tomas, enjoy your rest day.  Sounds like you need it.

Mitch, enjoy your LR.

Hope everybody has a great day.

Sometimes the easiest answer might actually be the best one.  I realized during my run last night that I hadn't been using my foam roller at all lately.  Could that be behind whatever had been bugging my leg this week?  My run went fine, no pain but the legs sure didn't feel like they'd just had 3 days of rest.  But I came home and rolled the heck out of them and already I feel like I have so much more range of motion.

Tonight if all goes well I will run 7 easy, then rest and reassess tomorrow.  Oh, and lots of foam rolling.

Gustav- Maybe the Higdon 5K novice plan?

Well I'm off to day two of my conference!

Gustav - well on the road to a comeback!

Kristin - that is one crazy dream!  You should organize a race - ugliest running shirt gets ya bonus time off the clock.

Jerry - you've got that right.  It was less than 20 F for most of the week.  Yesterday it got up to 40 here.  Today, 33 during my run but supposed to drop to 7 tonight with high of 15 tomorrow.  Warm days are LONG gone.

Bin - hope you can work it in

Awood - sounds like we are in the path of the same weather system... hence, I ran outside to day before it hit.  Have a great workout

T-Rod - great way to look at it.

Mitch - have a great LR.  I'm not sure I could manage a LR with coffee in my gut

Damaris - love the new avatar... well, first time I've seen it anyway.

Zelanie - sounds like you've figured it out.

AFM - I was awake by 0530 but dozed on/off until there was enough daylight to see were I was running.  With icy paths I'd just as soon really be aware of what is ahead.  13.13 miles for me today.  Not a bad pace either, total 2:36:39...  Feel good.  I had to work to keep it up the last 4-5 miles.   I'm finding I'm dealing with nausea after my long runs.  It usually sets in about 20 min after.  I may be hydrating too quickly after the run (and I do hydrate during).  I took in one gel, at the half way point, so that may play into it.