tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36975186845804684172012-02-07T12:21:35.462-06:00David CarruthersDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-62136681012740483822010-02-03T15:43:00.002-06:002010-02-03T15:48:03.002-06:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-56449151054907001962009-09-28T12:08:00.004-05:002009-09-28T16:16:34.598-05:00A Thank You From My Son James Hi everyoneI know my Dad has kept most of you updated on my first half marathon adventure, and has on my behalf delivered a personal thanks to each of you for taking the time and donating generously to Leukaemia Research.I’ve been so overwhelmed with the level of support from people who have never met or spoke to me that I felt compelled to write to you directly, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-80412769243653269792009-09-10T21:42:00.001-05:002009-09-10T21:46:53.354-05:00Running to the Limit – Can You?I have exchanged a few e mails with Alex Vero over the last 18 months, his running was inspirational for me, and his achievements are extraordinary. I urge you to attend the film screening for “Running to the Limits” or buy the DVD. A preview of the movie can de seen at the following link http://www.alexvero.co.uk/trailer.htmDocumentary synopsis- Running to the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-34751797310031263292009-07-27T11:56:00.002-05:002009-07-27T12:01:20.033-05:00A Running Update – Racing SuccessAfter reader feedback I have decided to spare the audience the grim grind of my daly workouts and only post a weekly summary.Week ending Sunday 19th JulyI had 8 run’s, a total of 71 miles, a very solid week with an 18 mile long run on the Sunday, these base (high) millage weeks are like energy in the bank for the last 6 miles on my next marathon. I have a track David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-83752257069048396802009-07-22T14:44:00.001-05:002009-07-22T14:46:49.875-05:00Yes You Can - You Can Help?The idea of my son (James) running 13.1 miles with a football within 3 inches of his foot is something anyone who knows him could understand and would be confident of his success, however, the thought of James running a half marathon just for the race itself, well that’s another question. So what’s the motivation for him to put himself through training torture with me David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-44442754007042390182009-07-13T14:06:00.000-05:002009-07-13T14:09:05.250-05:009 Weeks to Lewis and Clark Marathon!David Carruthers Training Log 6th July – 12th JulyMonday: AM Easy recovery run 4 miles indoors average 7:30 per mile. PM Easy run 10 miles solo through the Park up Forsyth and back, it was cooler and nice, felt great with splits of: 7:31, 7:33, 7:12, 7:25, 7:13, 7:11, 6:55, 6:64, 6:25, 6:23. Nice run and a great start to the week, giving me 14 miles on the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-57169225551919546742009-07-06T14:47:00.001-05:002009-07-06T14:50:45.928-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 30th June – 5th July Monday: AM Easy recovery run 9 miles solo in the park a loop ++ I was stiff as hell for the first 3 miles but settled in ok, the weather has improved dome 10 degrees! Averaged 7:19 per mile today PM Rest recovery as part of my race taper plan for Saturday. Giving me 9 miles for the day.Tuesday: AM Rest & recovery as part of my race taper plan forDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-57164813678427553562009-06-29T17:31:00.001-05:002009-06-29T17:33:40.198-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 22nd June – 29th JuneMonday: AM Ran 7 miles, what may look like a nice easy recovery run! Hell no it was a slog in 91 degrees and 57% humidity average 8:30 min per mile PM Ran 6 miles easy indoors on the tread mill it is such a good feeling to be in the air-conditioning! Giving me a total of 13 miles for the day.Tuesday: AM Easy run, 4 miles indoors average 7:30 per David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-57874591520736905552009-06-24T14:52:00.000-05:002009-06-24T14:54:43.021-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 16th June – 21st JuneMonday: AM Ran 4 miles indoors as we were under a sever storm watch! Average 7:30 per miles nice and easy. I hope it clears up for the afternoon run PM Ran 8 miles solo, in the park, a loop ++ it was not to hot and a nice run making it 12 miles on the day.Tuesday: AM Easy run, 4 miles indoors again another store watch, pace average 7:30 per mileDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-72989749106605209892009-06-15T20:23:00.002-05:002009-06-15T20:30:00.317-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 8th June – 14th JuneMonday: AM Ran 8 miles solo in hot humid conditions, took it easy running at an average of 7:23 per mile. PM Ran 4 miles solo, I picked up the pace a little averaging 7:15 per mile, happy with that after a 16 mile long run yesterday, giving me 12 miles for the day.Tuesday: AM Easy run, 4 miles solo at an average 7:45 min per mile, again hot and David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-50099335596039720552009-06-08T12:45:00.000-05:002009-06-08T12:46:50.320-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 1st – 7th JuneMonday: AM Ran 6 miles solo in hot humid conditions 83 degrees, took it easy running at an average of 7:40 per mile. PM Ran 4 miles solo, it is not getting any cooler 90 degrees! averaging 7:30 per mile, giving me 10 miles for the day boy it was hot!Tuesday: AM Easy run, 4 miles solo at an average 7:25 min per mile, again hot and humid 81 degrees. PM David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-44318921846894204342009-06-01T13:00:00.000-05:002009-06-01T13:03:26.695-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 25th – 31st MayMonday: AM Rest & Recovery. PM Rest & Recovery.Tuesday: AM Easy run, 4 miles solo average 7:30 min per mile, I was feeling rough my legs are heavy and sore, did some extra warm down and drills, felt better after that. PM Intervals on the track, 2 miles up, 5 x 1200 with 600 jog intervals, splits 4:12, 4:10, 4:14, 4:13, 4:36 the last one was murder, oneDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-35814047252508478152009-05-28T16:36:00.000-05:002009-05-28T16:37:13.293-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 18th – 24th MayMonday: AM Ran 9 miles solo averaging 7:09 per mile, splits: 7:50, 7:14, 7:06, 7:16, 7:25, 6:56, 7:04, 7:05, 6:30 feeling strong a good work out. PM Ran 4 miles solo, tempo pace cut down in 26:23 splits 7:29, 6:32, 6:20, 6:08, averaging 6:37 per mile, I was flying, I hope I feel this good on Saturday!Tuesday: AM Rest & Recovery. PM Intervals on the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-57156798470777329802009-05-24T19:02:00.001-05:002009-05-24T19:04:28.992-05:00Big River Running Festival of Miles Men’s Masters MileI ran my first race on the track for over 35 years last night! It was fun and I am thrilled at the result, the Big River Running Festival of Miles Masters Mile is for qualifying athletes 40 years and over! It was just fantastic to be running on a bill that included a men’s elite Mile with US 2008 Olympian Leo Manzano leading a strong field setDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-74392564565484558142009-05-17T13:48:00.000-05:002009-05-17T13:51:37.574-05:00David Carruthers Training Log 11th – 17th MayMonday: AM Ran 9 miles solo averaging 7:35 per mile, took things easy after yesterday’s long run over the mountain at Castlewood and a hard race on Saturday night. I included the 5K course for Wednesday in the run. PM Ran 4 miles solo averaging 7:21 per mile, a total of 13 miles for the day.Tuesday: AM Ran 4 miles solo in 30:14 averaging 7:32 per mileDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-74901461905147909052009-05-12T16:04:00.000-05:002009-05-12T16:05:26.020-05:00David Carruthers Training Log - 4th MayMonday: AM Ran 6 miles solo averaging 7:20 per mile, feeling a little stiff from yesterdays long run, but getting back to my old self, I am happy with the negative splits: 7:57, 7:39, 7:28, 7:14, 7:09, 6:35. PM Ran 4 miles solo, I am feeling better and ran negative splits again: 7:20, 7:13, 7:06, 6:24, nice work, 10 miles for the day.Tuesday: AM Ran 4 miles David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-65853720919360190612009-05-06T12:04:00.001-05:002009-05-06T12:04:59.357-05:00Yippee…… Now Back in Full Training!It was a tough winter, my recovery management from the Memphis Marathon was seriously suspect. In short, I did not take enough time off post race to allow my body to fully recover from the stress of my Memphis run. The result was a succession of niggling injuries and, finally, a serious one which cost me 6 weeks of missed training, losing half of February and David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-23979242504415826752008-12-08T16:29:00.002-06:002008-12-08T16:38:30.692-06:00Reflections on a Cool Day in Memphis Some special people having fun!I awoke at 6:00am feeling good and excited about running, outside it was a cold 31 degrees but dry with light winds. Whatever the weather, I was ready to run. Yesterday’s visit to St Jude’s hospital was both inspirational and humbling at the same time. Seeing the world class facility and meeting some of the patients was awesome,David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-56573650209106300832008-11-17T12:56:00.001-06:002008-11-17T12:59:04.292-06:00Yes You Can..... Help!Dear All,In running the St Jude Memphis Marathon on Saturday December 5th, I shall with every breath taken, every step made, every yard and every mile covered, will be a move towards helping someone who is not as fortunate as me or you. Please assist me in supporting the St Jude, charity together our donations can make a positive difference.I know times are difficult and theDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-46009827744491453762008-11-10T12:51:00.001-06:002008-11-10T12:53:32.912-06:00Ready To Rock & Roll In Memphis Today I was granted permission to travel and run the St Jude Memphis Marathon on December 6th.I am ready to “Rock and Roll” my training has been going well since Lewis and Clark and in 4 weeks time I will be in shape to break that sub 3:00:00 target. Knowing that I will definitely be able to compete has come at a good time, today’s 11 miles was run in 32 degrees ofDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-66026692253698515092008-11-02T14:13:00.001-06:002008-11-03T22:15:35.629-06:00A Respectable PerformanceI ran the Clayton Police Half marathon in Clayton, St Louis today, finishing, 2nd in my age category (50-54) and 49th overall in a time of 1:31:30. No excuses today the weather was near perfect possibly a little warm at 63 degrees, sunny, with light winds and a competitive field of around 1,500 runners. The course is a tough course with some challenging hills around mile David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-63445299375224535642008-10-13T17:49:00.001-05:002008-10-16T23:08:27.312-05:00Run….David….Run….!It has been 4 weeks since the Lewis & Clark Marathon and I have maintained my training intensity and race running. As the marathon was cut short (10 miles) it was necessary to quickly review my go-forward race plan and adjust my training programme accordingly.My mid term major goal is to run the Memphis Marathon on December 6th seeking a time of sub 3:00:00. As a build up to David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-14258252659025028332008-09-14T13:14:00.004-05:002008-09-30T15:39:29.699-05:00Lewis & Clark MarathonWell, my blog proclaimed that I was to ‘run like an animal’ and nothing would stop me from running under 3:00:00 for the marathon. I took into account the possibility of: ‘hitting the wall’, blisters, the 26.2 miles and even Hurricane Ike.What I did not take into consideration was the possibility of the Race Director cutting the race short in running!! Yes, Hurricane Ike David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-24166948275129301172008-09-13T13:00:00.001-05:002008-09-13T13:06:57.882-05:00Run Like an AnimalIt is Saturday morning September 13th. I plan a day of rest, staying off my feet as much as possible. I picked up my race number and timing chip for tomorrow’s Lewis and Clark Marathon yesterday. With all the hard work in training complete (I have run over 1000 miles since my first marathon in April this year!) I thought I would share a moment from the finish on my last tempo David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-6644809693890018362008-08-13T15:59:00.001-05:002008-08-13T16:02:08.541-05:00I Run Because I Am I Am Because I Run (Part 2)I am a runner because I know that despite my best efforts, I will always want more from myself. I will always want to know my limits so that I can exceed them.I run because I can do it well. Or at least I used to be able to do it well.As a young boy and teenager running became my sport. I did not have the bulk or physical strength to play football or David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-20998271681218341162008-08-05T16:42:00.003-05:002008-08-05T16:46:40.320-05:00Super Dave?http://blog.igamingnews.com/ignblog/A fun read (Super Dave) and an interesting blog that I am happy to recommend.David Carruthers 5th August 2008David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-64905888001606341512008-08-03T16:49:00.003-05:002008-08-03T16:56:11.823-05:00St Louis Track Club Cross Country Kick Off 5K 2nd August 2008
David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-34410935232690809312008-07-09T14:44:00.002-05:002008-12-09T14:31:59.308-06:00I Am Because I Run I Run Because I AmI am now in week 12 of my 20 week build up to running the Lewis and Clark marathon on Sunday 14th September. Running is a daily event for me now and on rest days my well being and general feel good factor is different, I miss the high from exercise, the freedom, the feeling of competition with myself, the weather and the clock.My first marathon attempt (Go St David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-64640000627113361642008-05-25T14:22:00.001-05:002008-12-09T14:31:59.444-06:00Winning is Fun, However, Taking Part is Everything!The thrill of competition is comparable to nothing else. The decision to participate, hard determined preparation, then the strategic options process in the lead up to the event, the final count down to the start, weighing up your peer group as opposition and the fight with yourself to banish thoughts of doubt and insecurities.As you line up at David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-65204605647789667942008-05-17T16:09:00.001-05:002008-05-17T16:11:36.321-05:00Running Stronger…..With the St Louis marathon project completed I looked to continue my ‘keep fit and healthy’ quest. I noticed that the local running club, St Louis Track Club, was holding a Spring Road Race series over 5 Wednesday evenings in Forest Park. Flush with confidence from completing the marathon I decided to sign up and see how I would fare over the shorter distances of 10K, 5Mile, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-2069116808721666152008-04-27T14:54:00.000-05:002008-04-27T14:56:58.184-05:00$3,100.00 In Charity Contributions.Dear all,Together we successfully raised $3100 for two worthy charities; Backstoppers and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I would like to thank all of you for your support, encouragement and $ contributions. The journey was fun and completing my first marathon is a memory I shall cherish for many years to come.Yours Sincerely, David Carruthers April 2008.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-52343484797123809462008-04-24T17:13:00.001-05:002008-12-09T14:31:59.615-06:00A New Goal “September Marathon” It has been just over 2 weeks since my marathon run, I started back in training last week and my first new venture was to enter 5 road races here in St Louis. This new project is just for fun and part of my new training build up for another marathon!!!Yes, I plan to run the Lewis & Clark Marathon in St Charles MO on Sunday September 14th 2008. My target time is David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-53306481796324969792008-04-13T15:28:00.002-05:002008-04-13T15:32:31.625-05:00St Louis Marathon Photos!Anyone wishing to look at some old legs and a contorted face!!! can see me running on www.runphotos.com Just enter my race number (458) and you can see various pictures of me from the race.Enjoy.David Carruthers 13th April 2008.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-64136327225388387692008-04-07T10:57:00.004-05:002008-12-09T14:31:59.750-06:00 David runs St Louis Marathon in 4.05.27.Well, after 19 weeks of training, running over 875 miles in sun, rain, hail and snow, the big day finally arrived.It was 5.00 a.m. and the alarm was buzzing, just like my mind had been all night! I got up and showered and scrapped the plan to eat because it just did not feel right. So, bag packed, kit on and pre race photos taken, it was off to the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-15168826439181183042008-04-03T10:22:00.000-05:002008-04-03T10:23:10.690-05:00I am ready!Now I have only 3 days to go, with all the training complete and a fair weather forecast for Sunday, I am now ready and can’t wait to get to the starting line. All there is left to do now is, register, pick up my timing chip and race number tomorrow, My race number will be number 458.So until I can write with my story on the day, I will just say a “Very Big Thank You” to all we have David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-14960384022166041112008-03-16T16:13:00.000-05:002008-03-16T16:14:14.758-05:00Three weeks to go and counting!Well, it is only 3 weeks till I line up at the start of the marathon in Downtown St Louis. It has been tough preparing for this 26.2 mile event. I have gone from nothing to feeling that I could have a go (January to August 2007) and then the real work started and in the 2nd week of November my marathon training plan began in earnest. Since deciding to run the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-15256294124412515642008-02-28T09:02:00.001-06:002008-02-28T09:04:33.405-06:00Keep on Running, come Rain, Hail or Snow!A marathon training progress update:I have just completed my first 6 days straight of running outside! It feels great to leave that treadmill behind.The decision to move outdoors was taken to get some badly needed hill work into my old legs.Well, I was mentally ready for the hills but boy did the weather surprise me. For the last 6 days I have been David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-92010389815286177842008-02-18T08:58:00.002-06:002008-12-09T14:32:00.353-06:00February 2008Dear Friend,I wrote to you recently detailing my intent to complete the St Louis marathon and raise some much needed financial support for my 2 chosen charities, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and BackStoppers. May I take this opportunity to update you on my progress to date. I have undertaken a rigorous and, on occasions, torturous training schedule that has left me physically David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-22205214987283417082008-02-07T09:12:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:00.621-06:00'kung hoy fat choy'May the New Year bring happyness good health and prosperity. Wishing you all a bright beginning on your next journey. Many chose to start the celebrations with a visit to a Buddhist temple, like these people in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.David Carruthers 7th February 2008David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-83886867574038944242008-02-01T15:49:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:01.067-06:00Picture of the weekUS Democratic presidential candidates, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, have faced each other in a televised debate days ahead of a raft of key primary contests in the White House race. David Carruthers 1st February 2008.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-24261155785992638452008-01-28T13:33:00.000-06:002008-01-28T13:34:38.750-06:00It’s no surprise to meIt is a well known fact that when a recession hits, the sales of chocolate rise! Therefore it came as no surprise to me when Hershey announced a 13% hike in the price of its product today! A timely intervention, designed to coincide with Valentines Day on the 14th February and the much forecast inevitable “R” word, yes a recession here in the US.I am sure the increases willDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-26587955902324157052008-01-25T10:40:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:01.206-06:00Picture of the week The Olimpic Satdium BejingDavid Carruthers 25th January 2008.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-46475657279145040242008-01-22T12:49:00.000-06:002008-01-22T12:50:36.830-06:00Was it a real political dust up?As Democratic Party nominee hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barac Obama went for it last night in the CNN TV debate, I was rather amused at the pundit reaction to the highly entertaining public cat fight.In the UK, political protocol has the PM Gordon Brown and his political opponents done there leotards and boxing gloves every Wednesday afternoon for 10 X 6 minute David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-18083576955148019042008-01-20T12:48:00.000-06:002008-01-20T12:51:01.909-06:00Can pigs fly?As reported below from the BBC, Scottish haggis producers are seeking permission to woo the brave and the adventurous in the US, with there fair.The market size is potentially significant, but the US consumer pallet will require a fair amount of educating.I fear the story is really targeted to cause a stir in the home market, timed to coincide with the build up to Robert Burns night.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-62785975909313988882008-01-19T15:08:00.000-06:002008-01-19T15:09:13.530-06:00When the going gets tough the tough go burrrrrr….I canceled my long run in the park today in favor of running 14 miles on the treadmill indoors. Most of the US has been engulfed with a blast of freezing air from the artic and St Louis did not escape this time. We awoke to an unusually cold 3f degrees this morning with a wind chill factor of 15mph taking the temperature even further below David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-63869124617199036272008-01-18T10:43:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:01.487-06:00Picture of the week Ethiopian supporters wave their national flag at the Dubai Marathon. Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie won the race with a time second only to his own world record.David Carruthers 18th January 2008.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-8444952097589011472008-01-17T16:27:00.000-06:002008-01-17T16:32:08.110-06:00I Am Running For Life! Can You Help?Dear AllI have taken what might prove to be a momentous step! I have committed myself to tackle the challenge of running a marathon, 26.2 miles of crowded solitude to fight the physical and mental mountains that lie between me and the finishing line. Marathon running has also proven to be a platform that can galvanize people into supporting good causes. As a David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-89639866454394899882008-01-16T15:21:00.001-06:002008-01-16T15:21:54.038-06:00All we need now is for Kenny Dalglish to returnWith the shock appointment of Kevin Keegan as the new manager of Newcastle United, all we need now is a return from retirement to the premier league by Kenny Dalglish. That could make for a truly magical line up of football managers competing with each other.The English Premiership is arguably the most competitive and highest standard football leagueDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-80926576271929745682008-01-15T12:55:00.000-06:002008-01-15T12:56:41.335-06:00Who is winning?We have seen unprecedented swings in financial market fortunes since the turn of this year. Wall St would seem to have a by daily bounce and slump of over 100-200 points.What is driving this knee jerk, pendulum like momentum? When so much of the advertised advice to investors is, to stay put when things turn bad, they extol the mantra your investment in the market is a long term David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-89412683523018412402008-01-14T13:43:00.001-06:002008-01-14T13:43:54.887-06:00Automatic donation - it’s not a question of why but how soonThe UK government are encouraging a national debate on weather to introduce a system of opt out instead of opt in for human organ donation. This in my view is long over due.Why dilute or waist the opportunity of modern medical development with an out of date restrictive practice. However any new procedure must have safe guards, age David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-21609735181972235762008-01-11T11:12:00.001-06:002008-12-09T14:32:01.697-06:00Picture of the weekDavid Carruthers 11th January 2009David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-71900021911359302392008-01-09T15:58:00.000-06:002008-01-09T15:59:43.119-06:00Now let the games beginLast night will turn out to be ‘a night to remember’. The night the voters of New Hampshire spoke and all US voters came out winners as the democratic process was allowed to shine bright.The “experts”, hopefully now chastened, will possibly tread carefully for at least a few weeks, before they begin calling the results ahead of the contest.And now, we have a contest in David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-21154332203912979802008-01-07T16:10:00.000-06:002008-01-07T16:12:12.079-06:00It’s never over until it’s overIn the mix of hype and excitement of the election nominee contests, many are saying the result is inevitable for the selection of nominees in both the republican and democratic races. Well, for me it is never over until the fat lady sings and for me that song is some way off yet. We have barely had 1.5 contests which in real terms is only a relative micro slice of David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-58969901352982538422008-01-05T11:33:00.001-06:002008-12-09T14:32:01.878-06:00Choose your Bat & Ball Wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist (L) looks on as India's Sachin Tendulkar defies Australia's bowling attack for almost seven hours to score an unbeaten 154 and help India to a massive total of 532.My time in the US has been enormously enhanced by my education in the fine game of Baseball. I have been lucky enough to see several games at the hallowed St Louis Cardinals Busch David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-7994583219651267682008-01-04T10:10:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:02.117-06:00Picture of the week Burrrrrrr.......David Carruthers 4th January 2008David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-74729184475032141052008-01-03T15:29:00.000-06:002008-01-03T15:30:00.438-06:00Ready steady vote!Well, I expect many Americans are already bored with the whole election process. We have been in campaign mode for over a year and the first part of the election process takes place tonight.Me, I am a confirmed political news junkie and I am looking forward to it. I will be up late, feasting on the results, opinions and predictions of events to come, but I suspect I am not David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-54342070813952481222008-01-02T13:35:00.000-06:002008-01-02T13:36:09.394-06:00Everything gets back to normal so fastI hope you had a great holiday, and are now settling back into things, work, school, play or whatever you do.It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the world returns to ‘business as normal’ after the holiday season. Today is a fine example of this phenomenon; just take a look at a sample of headlines from across the globe today:“Oil price hits a record $100David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-38608959734433668522007-12-31T09:40:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:02.541-06:00Happy New Year have a fantastic 2008 David Carruthers 31st December 2007.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-26799942044466188422007-12-29T14:49:00.000-06:002007-12-29T14:50:20.216-06:00The St Louis sun has got its hat onI woke early today, ready and keen to get my weekly long run (14 miles) out of the way. The light was beaming into the room, had I not known any better it could have been a June or July morning. It is fantastic to see the sun in the sky and feel the rays on my skin, it really lifts the spirit. However, I fear we shall pay for this jewel of light with a sharp David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-7648849004191561132007-12-28T15:55:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:02.729-06:00Picture of the week A century after Sir Ernest Shackleton abandoned an attempt on the South Pole, descendants of the explorer and his team are hoping to achieve what he could not.David Carruthers 28th December 2007David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-48296548411525883802007-12-27T14:10:00.000-06:002007-12-27T14:11:38.564-06:00A dark day for democracy & for humanity all over the worldThe news of the assassination today of Mrs. Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan politician and ex Prime Minister, marks another dark day in history.Setting aside any considerations of Mrs. Bhutto’s politics or competence, she was a legitimate candidate in the upcoming Pakistan parliamentary elections and like all candidates running for elected officeDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-30807428435982311042007-12-26T14:05:00.000-06:002007-12-26T14:07:21.782-06:00A sample of my thoughts for 2008Beijing Olympics.The hosting of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing this summer will surely be a spectacle to remember. The Chinese government has planned and prepared like no other host nation has before and this will ensure their custodianship of the Olympics is the best the world has ever seen.USA Presidential election.I am not picking a winning side here but my read David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-34615638393803431312007-12-23T12:49:00.000-06:002007-12-23T12:50:59.143-06:00Seasons GreetingsMay this holiday season be a peaceful & happy one. A very merry Christmas&A happy, healthy & prosperous New Year to everyone.David Carruthers 23rd December 2007. David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-82512634048696764202007-12-22T14:39:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:02.842-06:00 Running for life! Update (1)It is now 6 weeks into my marathon training schedule and I am happy to report the following progress:I now have a new respect for the task of running 26.2 miles.My build up of running mileage is on schedule and I am now averaging over 40 miles per week, with a long run each Saturday of 10 miles plus.My determination to complete this challenge has now taken over my David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-4995142430846381712007-12-20T18:57:00.000-06:002007-12-20T18:59:04.715-06:00Set your sights high for 2008 & make it a year to rememberForget about New Year resolutions, go for broke and set yourself some meaningful goals for 2008. Banish from your mind the self satisfying promises you make every year, lose weight, drink less, be a good person etc.Now is the time to take matters into your own hands and identify what you want to achieve next year. I recommend a good David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-67893070308697997322007-12-18T12:53:00.000-06:002007-12-18T12:54:12.292-06:00Junk or treasure?One of the world’s premier hotels held what was effectively a yard sale today. The London Savoy auctioned off fixtures and fittings ahead of a multi million $ refurbishment program.The hotel is knee deep in history and tradition, Winston Churchill held war cabinet meetings there. Regular visitors over the years include Queen Elizabeth II, Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Sinatra, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-36461414791295253902007-12-17T15:45:00.000-06:002007-12-17T15:46:00.862-06:00That elusive Christmas gift idea - no problem no pressure!!!I expect I am no different from any average husband or father. This is the time of year when your children collectively and independently lean on you. The question of the moment is ‘What ideas do you have for a Christmas gift for Mom?’My brain goes into shock and spasm every year at the sound of this question, in the main because it hasDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-5880326682646473082007-12-16T14:28:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:03.069-06:00Weathering the stormThe snow stopped some time shortly after 1.00am this morning. We had accumulated around 8-10 inches of the white stuff. Today is bright and sunny but cold. The youth of St Louis would seem to be in their element making fun on the sledge slopes while the snow lasts.This morning it was rather funny to watch the clearing of the outdoor ice rink of snow before the battle of the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-70939053366072930062007-12-15T14:49:00.000-06:002008-12-09T14:32:03.247-06:00I hit the treadmill as snow hits St Louis!It’s Saturday morning and the snow is falling outside, we expect an accumulation of around 8 inches.I have just returned from the gym having completed my long run for the week, 12 miles. It’s an interesting feeling when you climb off that treadmill, flush with the feeling of victory, having completed today’s training target, but suddenly realize that the David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-21771085527239130012007-12-13T17:12:00.000-06:002007-12-16T19:57:56.226-06:00My new best friend!It might sound a little bizarre but I have a new best friend “my treadmill”. As I progress along the path of my training program in preparation for my St Louis Marathon attempt in April next year, I pound out mile after mile every day on the gym treadmill.I have adopted the strategy of visualization to assist the passing of time whilst running. I allow my mind to meander aroundDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-63929327782353237302007-12-11T17:03:00.000-06:002007-12-11T17:04:52.678-06:00A Golden age of music lives on….It may be my age, but the nostalgic memories evoked from the news reports on the Led Zeppelin one off concert in London this week were special, as was the event by the sound of the reports.No wonder tickets were hard to come by! I would have given a lot just to see the warm up acts: Bill Wyman and the Rhythm kings, Paul Rogers, Foreigner, Maggie Bell and more.At David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-45426969924838906312007-12-10T13:56:00.000-06:002007-12-10T13:57:18.610-06:00Cheers to CharlieFresh from his impromptu stage debut on Friday night baby Charlie arrived late this morning, fit and well. He entered this world at 7lbs 5oz and 21” long. It has yet to be determined whether Charlie will play for the Cards, Rams, or the Blues, but I feel sure he will become successful wherever his destiny lies.Congratulations to Emily and Mark, life will never be the same David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-42257226854388863082007-12-08T14:43:00.000-06:002007-12-08T14:44:08.361-06:00We all banged all night??Well, there is nothing quite like a night at the Royal Dumpe theater!I was invited to join some friends from St Louis at their annual Christmas bash, which was taking place at the Royal Dumpe theater in downtown St Louis which, coincidently, is within the shadow of the newest and plushest local casino hotel, the Four Seasons, due to open next week.It was a somewhat bawdy David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-50266739325804300242007-12-07T17:23:00.000-06:002007-12-07T17:25:14.379-06:00IGN Conversation with DavidSeasons greetings! I had the pleasure of doing an interview with David this week for Interactive Gaming News. If you're interested in hearing a little more about what David's up to, it's posted online at: http://www.igamingnews.com/index.cfm?page=artlisting&tid=8126.On a side note, it has been astounding to witness David's transformation into a superior running machine.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-8009279520971651222007-12-07T14:52:00.001-06:002007-12-07T14:52:58.593-06:00Watching “weather watchers” Why are people obsessed with the weather and why do the TV networks give it top news billing at every opportunity? Yes, it can be considered news when events are extreme and lives are in danger or in some cases lost, a good example would be the storms that swept the North West USA last week.However, I don’t care to be subjected by local news to endless drivel about David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-62081530039414093122007-12-06T15:05:00.000-06:002007-12-06T15:06:48.269-06:00Let’s do something before it’s too late With 8 dead and 5 seriously injured in a shopping mall in Omaha Nebraska, yet again we see tragedy strike innocent people in a public place.Why is society silent or in denial? It looks like we are all conditioned to stand by and accept levels of violence perpetrated upon fellow man in what seems like ever increasing intensity and regularity. Just watch any David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-21202757956010938392007-12-04T18:46:00.000-06:002007-12-04T18:47:28.417-06:00How smart are you?I have been reading about the chimpanzees that have proven to be smarter than humans.According to a study by Japanese researcher Tetsuro Matsuzawa of Kyoto University tests showed the chimps demonstrated stronger short term memory skills than humans!Now what was I going to blog about today?David Carruthers 4th December 2007.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-86447510771211347062007-12-03T14:49:00.000-06:002007-12-17T01:58:06.124-06:00Will you “Run for Life” with me?David Carruthers to run for charity!Welcome to my marathon challenge! I plan to run the St Louis Marathon in 2008.Life is all about challenges and these challenges manifest themselves in many different guises. There are challenges that impact or hinder our ability to live our day to day lives, challenges that threaten our integrity or our livelihood, and even David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-43030968725003609612007-11-30T15:19:00.000-06:002007-11-30T15:20:42.430-06:00"World AIDS Day" a most important dayDecember 1st is ‘World AIDS Day’ and it may be shocking to know that 25 years later and after 25 million deaths we are still in crisis mode tackling this disease.It is almost impossible to comprehend the impact this deadly virus is having on the world. Today, like every day 6,000 children will lose a parent to AIDS.I encourage all to do something positive David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-70457999950318985802007-11-29T13:54:00.002-06:002007-11-29T13:55:10.170-06:00A picture paints a thousand wordsI view the ‘day in pictures’ page on the BBC web site every day, it never fails to be a thought provoking experience.Add it to your day and view the world.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7118880.stmDavid Carruthers 29th November 2007.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-52267572271969647812007-11-29T13:54:00.001-06:002007-11-29T13:54:59.737-06:00A picture paints a thousand wordsI view the ‘day in pictures’ page on the BBC web site every day, it never fails to be a thought provoking experience.Add it to your day and view the world.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7118880.stmDavid Carruthers 29th November 2007.David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-58842227831633194722007-11-28T15:18:00.000-06:002007-11-28T15:19:36.636-06:00Not too fast please Scotland & EnglandWith both national soccer teams currently managerless there is the inevitable press speculation and comment from any would-be kingmakers. I have only one thought on the matter.Remember the adage “decide in haste and repent at leisure”.Both organisations should take their time in deciding the process and selection of their next manager. There is no need to David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-15066914811023180482007-11-27T13:58:00.000-06:002007-11-27T13:59:28.605-06:00The Beginning of the Beginning.The peace process that started today between the Israelis and the Palestinians has enormous consequences for the whole world.There is a long way to go and this is just the beginning of the beginning. There will be good days and bad days ahead, but with the right attitude and a will to achieve there is some hope of success.The major differences this time are that David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-61859275248922331582007-11-26T15:43:00.000-06:002007-11-26T15:44:29.101-06:00Tartan twosome defeat the USAIt’s Sunday November 25th 2007 at Mission Hills Golf Course, Shenzhen, China and after 4 rounds and 3 playoff holes, Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren triumph by winning the Gold World Cup.The win is a feat of tenacity, skill and a never-say-die attitude from the Scots. It is fitting that players from the home of golf can win the World Championship but David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-43134554127470483022007-11-24T14:02:00.001-06:002007-11-24T14:02:48.803-06:00Rewards for failure!In today’s business world the notion of rewards for failure is not new. With the age of the “golden parachute”, the high profile and even higher paid CEO’s who are ousted because of performance dissatisfaction are, at the same time, rewarded with fat severance packages to ease their fall. We now see this highly questionable practice has migrated to the world of Sports David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-78000757699163621782007-11-23T16:20:00.001-06:002007-11-23T16:20:47.459-06:00Did you shop till you dropped?The name for the Friday after Thanksgiving is a little confusing to me, “Black Friday” the biggest shopping day in the holiday season. I have always associated ‘black days’ with events such as ‘Black Monday, 19th October 1987’ when the world stock markets crashed. However, the black in Black Friday relates to the expectation for retailers to move business David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-35693257599713010762007-11-21T14:45:00.000-06:002007-11-21T14:46:17.299-06:00Ensure only the turkey gets a stuffing!I hope everyone enjoying the Thanksgiving Day ritual of feasting remembers that stuffing food into one’s mouth in indescribable quantity has consequence.This is not an attempt to dampen any fun to be had on the day, by all means enjoy that beautiful turkey and the 27 different sides! So go ahead enjoy your day, enjoy your friends and family, enjoy the turkeyDavid Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-9926511356483630252007-11-20T18:46:00.000-06:002007-11-20T22:06:40.569-06:00I am confused!It was 74 degrees Fahrenheit in St Louis today and the out door ice skating rink opposite my apartment is readying itself to open on Friday!You might be forgiven for thinking crazy, but tell me what is more crazy than a weather forecast that has the temperature dropping by 50 degrees in 3 days!!Welcome to St Louis Missouri…. The city with ever changing weather 4 seasons in 3 days David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-38541683429471994492007-11-19T13:46:00.000-06:002007-11-19T13:48:02.937-06:00Strategy & Planning is for everyone!How much time do you devote to strategy, planning and prioritizing and getting the things done that you want to achieve?Are you drifting through life allowing events to mould your actions, emotions and outcomes?I have always been a compulsive list maker, it has served me well over the years but especially now. My daily to-do list is the centre of my world, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-24657307520268705172007-11-18T10:35:00.000-06:002007-11-18T10:36:16.507-06:00I couldn’t Yodel anyway!On Saturday the Scots lived up to their historical actuality… delivered into battle with an army prepared to die for a cause, fought like demons carrying the battle to the enemy with guts, courage and never ending self belief.However, it was not to be. Italy, the current World Cup holders proved to have the rub of the green and some would say luck on their side, came out David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-37787756059595535092007-11-16T11:12:00.000-06:002007-11-16T11:14:02.292-06:00Pasta v Haggis. It is no contest!My country’s football team (soccer) play the biggest game in their history tomorrow afternoon in a European Championship qualifier decider against Italy.The mighty Italians are previous European and World Cup winners, their side peppered with stars, all of whom will have to overcome the tensions and atomic like explosive atmosphere of a Hamden Stadium in Glasgow, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-38718619964100249702007-11-15T14:29:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:30:10.479-06:00Fight Night!Tonight at 8.00 p.m. eastern time on CNN we shall have round two of the al-in-wrestling, MMA fight or boxing match-up between Senator Clinton and her opponents, John Edwards, Barack Obama and the remainder of the democratic party nominee hopefuls.The pre-fight hype would have you believe this is now a close race for the democratic nomination! Also, that we may be only a few sound David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-3554731879830640362007-11-14T16:57:00.000-06:002007-11-14T16:58:35.382-06:00So sorry, I have been glued to C – Span!!Sorry, no new blog entry today because I have been riveted to my computer screen listening to and viewing the Internet Gambling Judiciary Hearing on C-Span, along with the subsequent media reports on the hearing presentations, its spin and expected next steps and conclusions.I have refrained from any comments on my current challenges and will continue to David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-12138773887408151182007-11-13T13:40:00.000-06:002007-11-13T13:44:24.401-06:00A new spin on “In the Pink” or is it all just balls?English cricket is known for its Test Match games lasting up to 5 days and the possibility of no conclusion on who won! Game breaks for afternoon tea with dainty sandwiches and cream cakes washed down with fine Darjeeling or Earl Gray tea. In more recent times the game has been propelled into the present day with team colours, one day match ups,David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-1518997098314554842007-11-12T14:18:00.001-06:002007-11-12T14:18:58.974-06:00Staying the Course is the Right OptionI have been advised several times that you see what a person is made of when you see their response to adversity.I have seen many examples of good, strong, healthy reactions to adversity and none stronger than the example of a young man from Georgia, Genarlow Wilson. Genarlow Wilson was freed last month from a 10 year prison sentence for having consensual David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-27556131260666623392007-11-11T13:49:00.001-06:002007-11-11T13:49:45.395-06:00Yes Remember Them… But You Can Do MoreThe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month will rightly live on forever and so it should. We should never neglect to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom and justice of others.However, an equally important commitment is required from all of us. What are you doing as an individual to make a difference and prevent war, David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-78229672336900260572007-11-09T11:17:00.000-06:002007-11-09T11:19:50.699-06:00Thank Goodness Thanksgiving Is Safe!I can’t imagine the level of panic and the amount of copious coverage the news networks here in the US would give to a story like the one below.Just think about it, Thanksgiving without turkey, no TV food shows demonstrating how to defrost, truss, stuff and baste the bird! No animal rights protests about the living conditions for millions of gobblers! No need David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-90076723012449403622007-11-08T16:11:00.000-06:002007-11-08T16:14:34.843-06:00Can You Walk Like An Egyptian?It was a huge hit by the 80’s group The Bangles, “Walk Like an Egyptian”. I can see the video in my mind’s eye and can still swing along to the beat in my head.This memory was triggered by the report below, a study on the correlation between the way a woman walks and her likelihood of attracting the male attention!!!I realize research is necessary if we are gong to David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-88889815704500950622007-11-07T15:18:00.000-06:002007-11-07T15:22:55.456-06:00How Easy Do You Get Rattled?As reported on the BBC Jackie Bibby from Texas and a world record holder clearly has a cool head and it is not easily rattled!What in the world motivates people to do what seem like crazy things? Is it the thirst for attention, fame, money and lasting notoriety? Or is it that us so - called ‘normal’ beings are living a sleeping life void of risk, adrenalin and self David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697518684580468417.post-7003946920263673342007-11-05T17:38:00.000-06:002007-11-05T17:41:56.791-06:00Search For The Leader Inside Yourself & Get Something Done!Leadership is not just for CEO’s it is for every one and every one has a role to play in effective leadership. It is through leadership that we achieve things in life, education, sport the arts and employment.There have been millions of words written on the subject of leadership around the globe. I am not trying to wander down this well David Carruthershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05618919509278897812noreply@blogger.com0