Archive for August, 2009
Professional golfers are lucky for a number of obvious reasons. They get to play the most exclusive courses in many of the worldâs great vacation destinations â and they get paid for it. But pro golfers enjoy a few other advantages that are a bit more subtle. For example, they have the means to hire a caddy. Caddies perform many valuable functions such as carrying clubs, reading greens and making strategic recommendations.
Perhaps the most indispensable talent a caddy must possess is a keen sense of range. Most professionals can estimate distances to the green to within a few feet. Now, thanks to the advent of products such as the Golf Buddy GPS, recreational players can take a virtual caddy around the course with them. This electronic rangefinder wonât carry your clubs, but it could very well shave a few strokes off your round.
About a month ago, I began to notice that my lifestyle had become sedentary. I would wake up, get in the car and go to work without taking more than a few steps. I would then repeat that process in reverse in the evenings. It was time for a change, so I decided to take up a morning run. To my immense surprise, this habit morphed into a passion and I found myself investing in top-notch running shoes and pedometers.
My most recent purchase was a GPS running watch. It delivers distance and heart rate information instantly and allows me to plan and time my runs to perfection. My physical appearance has already begun to change for the better, but the most noticeable effect has been mental. I go to work each day energized and refreshed.