Nike +

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Finally... now I have a way to track my runs. Didn't quite got the hang of how it works with the ipod yet, ended up only clocking the first half of my run.



Run Distance: 9 km (Approx)
Timing: 50 mins (Approx)

Sun

Clocked another run, this time to Upper Peirce Reservoir. Haven't had sun so bright and sky so clear in a long time

Whoa!!!

Saw this today and I just went "whooooaaaaaaaaa"








Impressive tatoo!!!

P.S: Hrrm... I just realized that the hand covering the assets doesn't seem to belong to the owner...

Oh yeah...

Ah... memories...

Anyways, managed another run today, interval run, good burn.



Bad day before that though, guess its one of those who-am-I-what-am-I-doing sort of day. But at the end of it all, I figured I should start living for myself and not just loving the people that matters to me. I matter too.

I am Ironman

What are you building Stark?

Running after the rain

Did another run this evening. Rain just stopped which meant wet slippery floors and no interval running. Two rounds, one around the estate and one around the Community Hospital and Condos.


Feels great to be focused on one thing and one thing only... can't wait for the Passion run.

Sweat...

Have not ran for around 2 weeks. Managed to get one done today. Did two rounds round the estate, first round was warm-up followed by an interval run with 60 secs sprints.




Pretty good run overall and a good start to running again. Though should consider getting either a Nike-plus or a sports watch to clock the distance I'm covering during the runs to better track my fitness (always open to opportunities to spend more money!!).



Timex Expedition E-Instruments Compass Watch T45581 retailing at SGD401.00 but able to get one at SGD270.00. Lousy luck that Alexia says it doesn't fit me... Boo Hoo to small wrists...

Chinups

Do maximum number of chinups, aim for one more every week.

Following workouts are to be done once a week with 2 days rest between each workout. Rest interval between sets is at 3 minutes.

Workout 1
Chinup

Preform maximum number of chinups. Rest, then do another set of one less than max. Rest, then do another set of two less than max.

Dumbbell Row

Grab a pair of heavy dumbbells with an underhand grip, kness slightly bent. Torso almost parallel to the floor, pull one weight up until elbow is higher than torso, then lower it. Do three sets of six reps per arm.

Biceps Curl

Hold dumbbells at arm's length, palm forward. Keep arms against side, curl the weights towards shoulders. Squeeze biceps at the top, then lower weights. Do three sets of six reps.


Workout 2
Parallel-Grip Pullup

Grab the pullup bar with hands facing each other. Preform maximum number of chinups. Rest, then do another set of one less than max. Rest, then do another set of two less than max.

Hammer Curl

Same as bicep curls, but hold the dumbbells with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Do three sets of six repetitions using the heaviest weight with perfect form.

St. Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621)

When Robert Bellarmine was ordained in 1570, the study of Church history and the Fathers of the Church was in a sad state of neglect. A promising scholar from his youth in Tuscany, he devoted his energy to these two subjects, as well as to Scripture, in order to systematize Church doctrine against the attacks of the Protestant Reformers. He was the first Jesuit to become a professor at Louvain.

His most famous work is his three-volume Disputations on the Controversies of the Christian faith. Particularly noteworthy are the sections on the temporal power of the pope and the role of the laity. He incurred the anger of both England and France by showing the divine-right-of-kings theory untenable. He developed the theory of the indirect power of the pope in temporal affairs; although he was defending the pope against the Scottish philosopher Barclay, he also incurred the ire of Pope Sixtus V.

Bellarmine was made a cardinal by Pope Clement VIII on the grounds that "he had not his equal for learning." While he occupied apartments in the Vatican, Bellarmine relaxed none of his former austerities. He limited his household expenses to what was barely essential, eating only the food available to the poor. He was known to have ransomed a soldier who had deserted from the army and he used the hangings of his rooms to clothe poor people, remarking, "The walls won't catch cold."

Among many activities, he became theologian to Pope Clement VIII, preparing two catechisms which have had great influence in the Church.

The last major controversy of Bellarmine's life came in 1616 when he had to admonish his friend Galileo, whom he admired. Bellarmine delivered the admonition on behalf of the Holy Office, which had decided that the heliocentric theory of Copernicus was contrary to Scripture. The admonition amounted to a caution against putting forward—other than as a hypothesis—theories not yet fully proved. It was an example of the fact that saints are not infallible.

Bellarmine died on September 17, 1621. The process for his canonization was begun in 1627 but was delayed for political reasons, stemming from his writings, until 1930. In 1931 Pius XI declared him a Doctor of the Church.

Comment:

The renewal in the Church sought by Vatican II was difficult for many Catholics. In the course of change, many felt a lack of firm guidance from those in authority. They yearned for the stone columns of orthodoxy and an iron command with clearly defined lines of authority.

Vatican II assures us in The Church in the Modern World, "There are many realities which do not change and which have their ultimate foundation in Christ, who is the same yesterday and today, yes, and forever."

Robert Bellarmine devoted his life to the study of Scripture and Catholic doctrine. His writings help us understand that not only is the content of our faith important, it is Jesus' living person—as revealed by his life, death and resurrection—that is the source of revelation.

The real source of our faith is not merely a set of doctrines but rather the person of Christ still living in the Church today.

When he left his apostles, Jesus assured them of his living presence: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you to the complete truth" (see John 16:30).

Quote:

"Sharing in solicitude for all the Churches, bishops exercise this episcopal office of theirs, received through episcopal consecration, in communion with and under the authority of the Supreme Pontiff. All are united in a college or body with respect to teaching the universal Church of God and governing her as shepherds" (Decree on the Bishops' Pastoral Office, 3).

DRIVE

Definition: to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; to work, play, or try wholeheartedly and with determination.

downtime...

Reached home at 9pm and went for a run round the estate.

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Christmas Present

It's that time of year again when I have to wreck my brain to come up with what to get my Baby.

This year, her present had to take a trip from Cincinnati, Ohio to Indianapolis, Indiana to Anchorage, Alaska and finally to Singapore.

Watch this space for the Christmas present
(I never knew there was a Mr. Christmas)

School Rumble

A little cheer up

I still love her so very much but I've decided for her happiness I'll take a step back and let her do what she wants. I pray to God for strength to follow through with this and to watch out for her when I'm not there. Amen.

Another run, this time from home to the stadium, 7 rounds and back home. Followed by pull ups (3, 1, 2, 3).

Did a run round the estate, first one after the SCSM. Right foot still hurts slightly, stamina took a dip. Finished off with push ups (3 x 10) and sit ups (30, 20, 10). Slow start to getting the engine running again.

Relationship

There are some days that I would feel bitter,
but most of the days I'll just feel hurt...

Oakley

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