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.

I didn't even know it was possible to be this sad and still be alive. Trying to work through my feelings so I can be somewhat productive today - already planning to work from home as much as possible this week to spend time with my baby. Vet will call to check in midday today, hopefully he'll have the cytology results from the fluid that was in her chest and I'll at least have an idea of how much time we might have left - whether it's just a day or two or longer. I am so, so grateful that she's still alive and OK right now, but having no idea how long this could drag on for is killing me a little. She loves the pill pockets they gave me, so at least it's easy to get the Lasix into her.

Planning to run today, maybe even twice. Running helped yesterday, I think it will continue to be a big part of helping me deal.

Lauren - do whatever you can to get through your grief. So sorry you are so sad -- that just means you love her so much.

DR - 2 hours?? Hope you have a nap scheduled in your day.

Scotty - enjoy the sunny, warm day. You and all of Texas deserve it.

Started this morning with light calisthenics. Hopefully, I'm over my binge baking (and eating - Ginny). I thought, while I'm down, I'll start focusing on more stretching. I've gotten so tight over the years where I used to be so very limber. Felt good this morning, just doing some gentle floor exercises and stretching.

I should track down my 1 year old grandson, Rex, today. As if "Rex" isn't a cool enough name, we call him "Bubba". He needs a kiss from his Mimi on National Bubba day. Who knew? Oh yea...Scotty did.

Have a great Tuesday.

Penguin hugs for Lauren.

I was so tired after work yesterday that I didn't run at all, and I think I went to bed at like 8.  It was still light out!    That leaves my miles for today, and I have to back a cake.  We'll see.  But I needed the rest.

Good morning Penguins.

{Lauren} so sorry you are going through this.  I know it's really hard right now, but one day you will look back at the pics and video you are making and smile.

Kathleen, nice that you got some stretching in.  And no baking.

Scotty, with all the facial hair, I can't tell which overall-ed guy in the pic is you.

Zel, you must have had quite a day!

Damaris, wait, you mean a TOTAL of 2 hours sleep?!

AFM - still no running.  I don't remember the last update I posted - I think I was just supposed to go to a PT appt that my dr referred me to (my tailbone was hurting).  But then a couple of days later, when I was feeling COMPLETELY better and wanted to go for a run, the dr called to tell me based on the x-ray results, she was sending me to an orthopedic specialist, and I was to do NOTHING (running, yoga, nada) until I see him on Thursday.  So I've done nothing more strenuous than walk my doggy in the last 9 days.

PAD -- good morning!!

Brilliant -- wow, sounds like ominous news from the doc!!  Hope the orthopedist has less doom going on.

Lauren - I know how hard it is to say goodbye.  I hope you have more time with your cat before she goes.

Scotty - enjoy your hot hilly run.

D - I hope you get an easy run in later and that you get your  time zones figured out tonight.

Kathleen - good luck with the stretching/yoga.  I need more of that too, but am worried about further damaging the hamstring, so have cut back lately. Do you have hand weights you can do as well?

Z - whose birthday?  You make the prettiest cakes.  Enjoy your run today.  When does your school year end?

PAD - when my mother's dogs died, she swore she'd never get another one, because it hurt too much.  She didn't.  Instead she got adopted by a semi-feral cat.  When you love animals, the house feels so empty without them.

Brilliant - if you do have a sfx, you'll probably have to stop walking the dog too.  I hope you don't.  Hopefully the orthopedist will have better news for you, but you may need an MRI to be sure.

HopesMom - I was using one of Ben's hard rubber balls for massage.  He never ever plays with it, but he hated the fact that I was using it without him and would take it away and hide it.  Good job on keeping up the PT.

It's cool (high of 65 today) and rainy today. We had planned to go for a long hike to take advantage of the cool down, but I think I'll end up running on the TM this afternoon instead.

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