About two years ago I told my family I wanted to learn how to play golf. Why? Because golf is a sport that is social and a sport that doesn’t require a whole lot of talent to enjoy (it does take talent and skill to be successful though). Plus my husband likes to golf and I thought it would be a healthy activity we could do together.

For Mother’s Day today, my husband and kids got me an Acuity set of of clubs and bag, golf balls, tees, practice balls, a glove and a cute Adidas golf shirt. I am so excited.

Now I am really good at putting, but that is it. I will probably take a few golf lessons and look forward to just going to the driving range and having a go with the new clubs.

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Determination is probably the single best word to describe Dr. Condoleezza Rice. She is just the second woman and the first African American women to serve as Secretary of State in this country. Even so, one of the most powerful women in the world is just like us.When Condi Rice is not running for a certain position with a certain senior citizen, she is running to the gym to stay in shape. It doesn’t hurt to stay fit when your mug is beamed around the globe on a daily basis.

Fitness Magazine scores this month with its exclusive look at Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s workout routine. The busiest women on the planet rises at 4:30 am every morning no matter where she is to do cadio, lift weights, and circuit training.

Bench presses help the former figure skater and pianist stay mentally and physically fit in order to keep up with the grueling days that can run long into the night or deal with those nasty 3 A.M. phone calls.

I guess that just eliminates all of our excuses about not having enough time to work out.

This article was guest written by Jay Hicks of PreraceJitters.com. Jay Hicks, a.k.a. Track Evangelist is a former Missouri high school state champion at 400-meters, an all-conference 800-meter runner at Baylor University, and track’s most outrageous blogger.

The sun is shining and outdoor temperatures are climbing! One of the most important things you need to remember is to keep athletes hydrated during summer sports practices and competitions.

• Make sure your athlete has 1-2 cups of fluid within 2 hours of practice/competition
• For events lasting less than an hour, water is preferred over sports drinks
• Athletes should be consuming 5-9 ounces of water every 20-30 minutes depending on the intensity of the activity

These guidelines should also be kept in mind for afternoons at the pool, trips to the amusement park, and general outdoor play.

Source: MSNBC