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Monday Penguins (Read 11 times)

Jill.


Penguin Power!

    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." And some penguins don't run at all, we just hang out for the company! 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!)

    Upcoming Races: Run as One 4M (4/24) * Japan Run 4M (5/8) * Brooklyn Half (5/21) 

    Jill.


    Penguin Power!

      Hmmm where did the little penguin go? I thought I copied it. Starting threads on the iPhone is hard.

       

      I am making progress on couch to 5k. I did the first workout of week 4 yesterday and failed at it. The last 5 minute run I only did 3 minutes of. I'm unsure if I should try the week 4 workout again today or step back and do a week 3 workout. I'm trying to just run everyday so that I don't make excuses and then wind up not running several days in a row. I know you're only supposed to do couch to 5k three days per week but that just seems silly to me at this point given that I've run a marathon before Tongue

       

      How was everyone's weekend?

      Upcoming Races: Run as One 4M (4/24) * Japan Run 4M (5/8) * Brooklyn Half (5/21) 

      Docket_Rocket


        Morning! I'm back from Detroit where they almost canceled the Detroit Marathon due to lightning but I got to run and finish it, yay.  New state done.

         

        Pilates tonight.

        Damaris

         

        As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

        Fundraising Page

        Jill.


        Penguin Power!

          Morning! I'm back from Detroit where they almost canceled the Detroit Marathon due to lightning but I got to run and finish it, yay.  New state done.

           

          Pilates tonight.

           

          How many states have you run marathons in?

          Upcoming Races: Run as One 4M (4/24) * Japan Run 4M (5/8) * Brooklyn Half (5/21) 

          Docket_Rocket


            I guess I am around 11.

            Damaris

             

            As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

            Fundraising Page

            GinnyinPA


              Jill - I would just repeat the one you tried to do yesterday. Slow down. You need to forget your previous paces until you can build back up to them.

               

              D - did you end up running in the rain?

               

              RD here. Probably some easy cross-training.

              Docket_Rocket


                There was no rain, it was weird.  70% chance of thunderstorms and there was only clouds, winds, and the sun even sneaked out!  A drizzle started after I had finish, which was weird since I wanted it before I finish, doh.

                Damaris

                 

                As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                Fundraising Page