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!)

May 26 is Red Nose Day!

So where is all this rain that was supposed to start happening around drive-time to work? I got up at 4:30 a.m. this morning and went and got my run/walk in just to beat all that supposed rain we were going to get. And nothing yet so far. You mean I could have slept in another hour or so? Stupid local weather forecasters! Oh well, at least the run/walk went well. 3.2 miles done in 36:55. Slow, I know, but hey, I'm just happy to be out there to do any kind of running. Got back to the Y and then did my stretches and the foam roller. That foam roller really digs in! Seems to be helping, though.

Good morning Scott and HsM, and Pengs.  Thought it was Blueberry Cheesecake Day.

3.5 muggy miles for me.  Solo run today, so I'll call it a tempo run.

Morning!  Forgot to check in today but I ran 6 after Pilates.  I have Pilates and 9 miles.  Had some time off to go to the dentist and that only took an hour and I can actually eat, yay.

I don't think my nose is red, but then, it's a bit too early for me to start drinking yet.

HM - have fun at chorus tonight.

Scotty - that's what you get for listening to the weather reports.  They lie.

Another hot day.  I've talked Jim into heading to the forest for a walk in the shade by a creek and up to an overlook this afternoon.  Ben will enjoy the creek and I'll enjoy the shade.  Anniversary dinner tonight (20 years).

Change of plans.  Jim wasn't feeling well, so we stayed home.  When the sun went behind the clouds late afternoon, I headed out for a hot run: 88 with a DP of 63. The sun came out, of course, so it was pretty miserable.  I did a fair amount of walking but made 5 miles.