Singer who runs a smidge
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!)
When it's all said and done, no one remembers how far we have run. The only thing that matters is how we have loved.
It's International Moment of Frustration Scream Day!!! So when you get to that point, and you know you will, just go outside and scream it out!! Then when your coworkers (or DH) come running to see what's wrong, calmly walk back into the building (or house) and lock the door behind you, leaving all the nimrods stuck outside. Hey, it could work!
I, on the other hand, am experiencing day-before-vacation giddiness. If I can get through my two writeups, two meetings, billing, and cleaning off my desk, I will be FREE!!!!!
And if I don't get to all that, I'll be free anyway. It's just my desk will be messy to come back to.
Afternoon! I have Pilates and OTF tonight.
HopesMom, I think most of us have been past that screaming point all year... Enjoy your vacation!
Damaris
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Ok, I'm ready to scream.
My 2:00 didn't bother to show.
My husband and my father are texting me in rapid-fire fashion, when what they really need to do is call each other. Which I suggested.
This guy whining for a write-up for his research proposal due tomorrow (though he pulled me into the process yesterday) has ignored what I wrote for him and re-written it, rendering the entire write-up into scientific nonsense.
AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!
Penguin Power!
Usually I'm pretty mellow but this lack of sleep is making me want to scream. Did the week 3 workout again today. Then my mom came and watched the baby while I went grocery shopping.
Upcoming Races: Run as One 4M (4/24) * Japan Run 4M (5/8) * Brooklyn Half (5/21)
HM - sounds like a frustrating day, but at least you had some extra time thanks to the no-show to get other stuff done.
Jill - At least you got a little alone time.
D - I hope your classes went well.
I did 6.2 flat easy miles in town. I wanted to get some gels at the running store but they only had one kind I liked. We have a funeral coming up next week in MD, so I may try to get to REI while we are down there. They have lots of choices.