Barking Mad To Run
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!)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore Roosevelt
Today is a rest day for me.
Been a crazy week with Hurricane Harvey swirling all over South and CentralTexas. San Antonio did not get hit too bad, but we sure did get a lot of wind and rain and some road flooding. I actually did get out for a run on Saturday and Sunday. Got a little wet on both days and the wind was tough! Even so, very enjoyable outings. 4 miles on Saturday and 3.2 miles done on Sunday.
Today is the first day in 4 days I have not woken up to continuous rain. Still cloudy and overcast here, but no rain. The sun is even trying to make a breakthrough. San Antonio should be back to normal pretty quick this week. Our poor places farther south from us, down near the coast - Houston, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Freeport, etc....those folks really took hits. Clean up and lots and lots of flooding and damage, plus loss of life. Gonna take a long time for them to recover.
Afternoon! I went to PT this morning and I have 5 miles tonight.
Scotty, I can imagine how crazy it must be! Stay dry!
Damaris
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Scott - I wondered how many of your races were cancelled with the hurricane. I'm glad you were still able to run. I saw a runner in Corpus Christie on the news, the day before the storm hit land and had to laugh. I know how bad the flooding has been in SA with storms that weren't as bad. My Dad is in Houston, but his cable is out so he has no idea what is happening around him. He lives on the 3rd floor of a senior complex, so feels safe but says that the staff couldn't get to work so the residents are helping out with food service etc. I worry because he lives near one of the big reservoirs. In his apartment, he should be okay, but if anyone needs to get out they could be stuck.
D - I hope your 5 went well.
Rest day here. I ran five days in a row and needed a break.