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!)

Morning!  Some miles with hubby, some miles solo, and weights if I can.

Jerry, off to check your HM RR.

About 4 miles after work today, probably throw in some hills.   Temp is cooperating nicely for an after work run, only 91 degrees at 5 pm with the 'feels like' temp at only 93, so not bad at all for Texas.  Even the humidity and dewpoint seems to be cooperating for me, with those at 51% and 63.

FINALLY got the word yesterday from Arlington Cemetery that the date for my mother's ashes to be interred with my Dad's is June 17.  My mom died in December and because of the backlog at the cemetery, we've been waiting this long to get a date.   Me, being past military, I understand about the situation at Arlington, e.g., what the priorities are, how busy those folks are, etc. so I've been okay with it, just patiently waiting, but my sister has really been a basket-case about it all, so this will finally give her some closure, thank goodness. So that weekend I will be making a whirlwind trip - fly up Sunday morning, fly back Monday night -  up to DC for the ceremony, see some family, etc.  It would be nice to stay longer, but my co-worker is still recovering from her stroke, so I'm pretty much 'it' as the only full-time researcher in my office, so I have to get back.  Dang, those airlines have a racket going, don't they?  Even with discounted fare, it is still pretty darn expensive to fly from Texas to DC!   If I had longer, I'd just drive..I figured it out, and if I had time to drive I would actually pay less in gas fees and overnight stays at motels than the airline tickets cost, sheesh.

Will go read your RR shortly, Jerry.  Congrats on your race!

Good luck with your miles today, Damaris, and good luck to hubby too.

Congrats on the 8, Bin.

Way to go on the 6 miles, Margo, especially with tight legs.  Good luck with the intervals!

Three runs in 2 days?  You're on a roll, Awood!

Whoa...I'm running behind, but I got in 4 yesterday morning, 4 last night, and 5 this morning.  Let's do this!

After yesterday's RD, looks like a great day for a run this afternoon.  Distance will depend on how we feel, but pretty sure it won't be 13 miles.

Morning, Penguins!  DH and I didn't walk last night because when I got home, Dusty had escaped the back yard again.  He loves to visit the neighbors, and if that were all, maybe it wouldn't be so bad.  But we have a lot of deer in our neighborhood, and if he saw one of those, he'd be in another county before he stopped running.  So DH had been out clearing the fence line and figuring out where Houdini Dog was getting through, and he was hot and sweaty and grumpy.  Then I bailed this morning, opting for sleep and hopefully getting healthy over walking.  So basically, this week will just be what it is.  I might go swimming this afternoon, though.  We'll see.

Jerryb -- good morning!!

Docket -- have fun with your Some!!

Bin -- woo-hoo for your 8!!

Scotty -- My uncle was buried in Arlington, and it took a while for him, too.  The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, though.

Phillie -- hope your legs enjoy the intervals!!

Awood -- A mama and daddy tomato took their little tomato son out for a walk.  Tomato son was lagging behind, so Daddy tomato turned around and STOMPED on him, squishing him flat.  Then he said, "Catch up, catch up!!"

Dan -- are you icing that swelling?

traci -- eek, what a day!!

From yesterday:  P3, what a great picture!!  You look gorgeous!!  And then there's Awood ....

And Bacon, woo-hoo for your 5k!!  No worries, I have slower ones in my finish times.  There's always someone slower!!

Hey Pengs! 3 miles for me with a couple of walk breaks, don't need to aggravate the knee or foot. There is a 15k on Saturday that I would like to run, err, jog, but maybe I should just go volunteer instead. Still no word on my son if he will keep the puppy or not.

Jerry, off to read the RR.

Bin, nice work on the 8.

Damaris, have a good day. How far is your husband up to?

Scotty, safe travels. Too bad you don't have more time, you could meet up with Rich, Jenn, or Dianna.

Dan, nice to "see" you visiting.

Traci, you are becoming the little workout queen, lol.

Hope, glad you found Dusty, nothing more irritating than trying to find your dog.

Hey Mitch, good to see you.  Hope your foot and knee behaves, whether you run or volunteer.