Total miles for this week. All in preparation for the Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon next month.
Miles are miles and my hips hurt to prove it.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
School Violence
What the frak is up with the recent school shootings? I don't even know if school violence is an appropriate title....these weren't disgruntled children - they were sick, sick, sick men. I think the recent rash of school shootings should start up the debate on gun violence again.
Here is the second amendment:
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
I could talk for hours on the second amendment and the extreme misinterpretation of the wording. Shall I start? What people fail to understand is that limitations may be placed upon the amendments. The amendments are not absolute. I am not a strict constructionist. I believe that the US Constitution is a living document. I believe that the Constitution has to be interpreted in conjunction with the Framer's intent and the current world situation.The First Amendment guarantees free speech. Yet, free speech is not absolute. You cannot yell "fire" in a crowded theater - it creates a clear and present danger. You cannot threaten the US President - I think that may fall under c&p too...but I'm not sure. You cannot present false or misleading advertising. These are all limitations which the US Supreme Court has placed upon the First Amendment. Now, given that it is the First Amendment, one could reasonably argue, that the Framers intended it to be the most important. Yet, reasonable limitations have been placed upon it.
Now, let's take a look at old number two. Back in 1776, our fore fathers were fighting a revolution for freedom. They were seeking independence from Britain. Britain had the Royal Army? The Thirteen Colonies had nada. As such, a militia was required to fight the Brits. The Framers gave each person the right to bear arms, in order to form a militia which was necessary for the security of a free state.
Now, let's jump to 2006. We have the US Army, the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force. All of which were formed for the security of a free state. So, naturally it begs the question as to whether the right to bear arms is even necessary?I believe that the right to bear arms should be preserved. If we unilaterally eliminated an amendment, it would be bad policy. There is something to say for preserving the Constitution. However, as limits have been placed upon free speech, remember that it's guaranteed by the First Amendment, it is not unreasonable to place limits upon the Second Amendment.Let's be realistic.
Is an AK-47 necessary to home defense? No. Are waiting periods and background checks an unreasonable restriction before a gun can be purchased? No. Is it unreasonable to hold gun manufacturers accountable for their creations? No.So, let's have a serious discussion about the second amendment and discuss the small steps that can be taken to maybe lessen the violence that our children are going up to.
Here is the second amendment:
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
I could talk for hours on the second amendment and the extreme misinterpretation of the wording. Shall I start? What people fail to understand is that limitations may be placed upon the amendments. The amendments are not absolute. I am not a strict constructionist. I believe that the US Constitution is a living document. I believe that the Constitution has to be interpreted in conjunction with the Framer's intent and the current world situation.The First Amendment guarantees free speech. Yet, free speech is not absolute. You cannot yell "fire" in a crowded theater - it creates a clear and present danger. You cannot threaten the US President - I think that may fall under c&p too...but I'm not sure. You cannot present false or misleading advertising. These are all limitations which the US Supreme Court has placed upon the First Amendment. Now, given that it is the First Amendment, one could reasonably argue, that the Framers intended it to be the most important. Yet, reasonable limitations have been placed upon it.
Now, let's take a look at old number two. Back in 1776, our fore fathers were fighting a revolution for freedom. They were seeking independence from Britain. Britain had the Royal Army? The Thirteen Colonies had nada. As such, a militia was required to fight the Brits. The Framers gave each person the right to bear arms, in order to form a militia which was necessary for the security of a free state.
Now, let's jump to 2006. We have the US Army, the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force. All of which were formed for the security of a free state. So, naturally it begs the question as to whether the right to bear arms is even necessary?I believe that the right to bear arms should be preserved. If we unilaterally eliminated an amendment, it would be bad policy. There is something to say for preserving the Constitution. However, as limits have been placed upon free speech, remember that it's guaranteed by the First Amendment, it is not unreasonable to place limits upon the Second Amendment.Let's be realistic.
Is an AK-47 necessary to home defense? No. Are waiting periods and background checks an unreasonable restriction before a gun can be purchased? No. Is it unreasonable to hold gun manufacturers accountable for their creations? No.So, let's have a serious discussion about the second amendment and discuss the small steps that can be taken to maybe lessen the violence that our children are going up to.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
What are you waiting for? Playing hard-to-get isn't your game. Say 'yes' today.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Stay focused on the important things in life ... if it's not fun, it's not right.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Clean out your emotional closet today. Let your outmoded feelings drift away.
Training
Here it is - my training schedule for the Las Vegas 1/2 marathon on December 10, 2006. Many thanks to Candace for writing it up for me. :)
Every week:
Mondays: Easy recovery miles or Cross Training
Tuesday: 3-4 miles (if you'd like to do hill intervals or speed intervals it would help).
Wednesday: Cross Training
Thursday: 3-4 miles (again, hill intervals, tempo runs and speed intervals are good).
Friday: 20 min of easy running, or cross train
Saturday: Long Runs
Sunday: Rest
Long Runs:
Sept 25-Oct 1: 3 miles
Oct 2-8: 4 miles
Oct 9-15: 5 miles
Oct 16-22: 6 miles
Oct 23-29: 7 miles
Oct 30-Nov 5: 8.5 miles
Nov 6- 12: Step back week- 6 miles
Nov 13-19: 10 miles
Nov 20-26: 12 miles
Nov 27-Dec 3: Taper- 5 or 6 miles
Dec 10th: Vegas 1/2 Marathon!
Every week:
Mondays: Easy recovery miles or Cross Training
Tuesday: 3-4 miles (if you'd like to do hill intervals or speed intervals it would help).
Wednesday: Cross Training
Thursday: 3-4 miles (again, hill intervals, tempo runs and speed intervals are good).
Friday: 20 min of easy running, or cross train
Saturday: Long Runs
Sunday: Rest
Long Runs:
Sept 25-Oct 1: 3 miles
Oct 2-8: 4 miles
Oct 9-15: 5 miles
Oct 16-22: 6 miles
Oct 23-29: 7 miles
Oct 30-Nov 5: 8.5 miles
Nov 6- 12: Step back week- 6 miles
Nov 13-19: 10 miles
Nov 20-26: 12 miles
Nov 27-Dec 3: Taper- 5 or 6 miles
Dec 10th: Vegas 1/2 Marathon!
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
If you have been looking for a time when things got easier, that day is here!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Habits can be crutches -- and you don't need any crutches. Break some today.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Ask for all the help you need today. You might get more than you bargained for!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Your subconscious knows that you have the resolve and wisdom to achieve anything.
Yesterday's Inspriational Thought (I was out of town and unable to access the web...)
Today you will be intrigued by someone or something intimidating -- investigate!
Yesterday's Inspriational Thought (I was out of town and unable to access the web...)
Today you will be intrigued by someone or something intimidating -- investigate!
Friday, September 22, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Make a fresh start in an old relationship and you will make everything fun again!
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
You need to get active, get involved and do something! Put together a group event.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Why the Digital Video Recorder is the best invention ever!
Sunday
10 PM – Brothers & Sisters – ABC *I'll watch the pilot and see what I think... *
Monday
8 PM - Prison Break - FOX
9 PM – Vanished – FOX
10 PM – CSI:Miami – CBS -- It's a very guilty pleasure...
10 PM – Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip – NBC
Tuesday
8 PM – Gilmore Girls – CW
8 PM – DWTS – ABC
8 PM - I'd like to watch Friday Night Lights, but it's third in the timeslot, and the DVR can only record two shows at once...so I think it's SOL.
9 PM – Veronica Mars – CW
10 PM - Smith - CBS
Wednesday
8 PM - DWTS - ABC
8 PM – Bones – FOX
9 PM – Justice – FOX
9 PM – Lost – ABC
10 PM - The Nine - ABC
10 PM – Kidnapped – NBC *If I like the pilot*
Thursday
8 PM - My Name is Earl - NBC
8 PM - Ugly Betty - ABC *ABC's Inner Circle convinced me to at least watch the pilot*
8:30 PM - The Office - NBC
9 PM - CSI - CBS
9 PM – Greys Anatomy – ABC
10 PM – Shark – CBS *If I like the pilot*
Friday
9 PM - Las Vegas - NBC
9 PM - Men in Trees - ABC *I have to watch the pilot and still decide.*
10 PM – Brothers & Sisters – ABC *I'll watch the pilot and see what I think... *
Monday
8 PM - Prison Break - FOX
9 PM – Vanished – FOX
10 PM – CSI:Miami – CBS -- It's a very guilty pleasure...
10 PM – Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip – NBC
Tuesday
8 PM – Gilmore Girls – CW
8 PM – DWTS – ABC
8 PM - I'd like to watch Friday Night Lights, but it's third in the timeslot, and the DVR can only record two shows at once...so I think it's SOL.
9 PM – Veronica Mars – CW
10 PM - Smith - CBS
Wednesday
8 PM - DWTS - ABC
8 PM – Bones – FOX
9 PM – Justice – FOX
9 PM – Lost – ABC
10 PM - The Nine - ABC
10 PM – Kidnapped – NBC *If I like the pilot*
Thursday
8 PM - My Name is Earl - NBC
8 PM - Ugly Betty - ABC *ABC's Inner Circle convinced me to at least watch the pilot*
8:30 PM - The Office - NBC
9 PM - CSI - CBS
9 PM – Greys Anatomy – ABC
10 PM – Shark – CBS *If I like the pilot*
Friday
9 PM - Las Vegas - NBC
9 PM - Men in Trees - ABC *I have to watch the pilot and still decide.*
Today's Inspirational Thought
Like a wild horse, you will not be receptive to being reined in or managed today.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Tip generously today -- the goodwill will make someone's day and make you feel good.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Focus on the good parts of a troubled relationship -- there is still hope there.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
If they need you to get involved, they will ask. It's not wise to do it otherwise.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
Let go of your expectations today ... accept the rate at which things are moving.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Today's Inspirational Thought
As early as you can today, put yourself in close contact with the powerful people.
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