Remember, train hard, run easy.

3. Water is Sport's Life Blood

Whenever you start to exercise, you start to sweat (or you should). Sweat is nature's way of cooling you down when you get hot, so, it's a good thing. And since your body is mainly made of water, then you should have plenty, shouldn't you? Well, considering that you lose moisture from your body when you breathe, sweating does take a lot of fluid out of your system.

And your body will demand that it be replaced!

If you start feeling dizzy, or experience a rapid heart beat, then these could be signs that you are starting to dehydrate. I will take it as read that if your mouth and lips feel dry, then you should be taking water on board. It is not always possible to take on fluid during sport, but always have some available as soon as you are able to drink.

4. Sport A'int No Catwalk.

It's true! Sport is not a fashion parade. If you think it is, then you are hanging out in wrong place! There's nothing wrong with looking cool whilst you compete, but be practical. Don't risk injury (or cramps) by wearing clothing that is too tight, and that restricts your body's movement, either externally or via blood flow. Believe me, I know. When I was younger, I used tie up's on my socks whilst playing soccer (not as a fashion statement you'll understand), just to keep my socks up and my shin guards inside my socks. Three quarters of way through a game, my calves would tighten up, and I would roll on floor in agony. Once it was understood, that I 'only had cramp', I was object of much derision, but believe me, cramp is far from funny if you are one suffering.

Wear appropriate clothing.

5. Eat Properly.

When you are sweating and working hard, not only do you lose water, you also lose nutrients. There is speculation that that athletes who get calf cramps could suffer from low levels of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. I am not suggesting that you do low level analysis of your breakfast cereal, but message is clear. Look after your body, and your body will look after you.

Eat sensibly, and eat right foods.

1880 - The arrival of gutter perch ball was a major influence on popularity of golf. Little has changed in past 250 years. 1925 - In Texas Bark Hollow Golf Club becomes first club with a complete fairway irrigation system. The British Open is played for last time at Prestwick Golf Club. The Royal Canadian Golf Association makes a ruling that use of steel-shafted clubs is legal. They joined United States Golf Association. 1973 - Johnny Mailer shoots 63 at Oakmont Country Club to win U.S. Open. Arnold Palmer wins Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, his fifth win in event and his 62nd win in PGA Tour. 1985 - Europeans win Ryder's Cup for first time in twenty-eight years. 1995 - Ben Crenshaw won his second Master's. Tiger Woods wins second straight U.S. Amateur. The Golf Channel makes its debut in television. 1997 - Tiger Woods in his first year Championship had a 12 stroke win at Masters. Jack Nicklaus tees off at US Open for his 150th consecutive major championship appearance. 1999 - Aree Wongluekert (now known as Aree Song) wins Girls Junior Amateur. At 13 she is youngest winner of USGA Championship. 2001 - The term “Tiger Slam” was coined after Tiger Woods wins Master's making him first person to hold all four of Golf's major professional titles at same time. Annika Sorenstam shoots 59 in LPGA Tour. The attacks of 9/11 caused Ryder's Cup to be delayed for a year. 2003 - Mike Weir wins Masters becomes second left-handed person to win a major championship. Michelle Wie won women's amateur Public Links. She is youngest winner of an adult USGA Championship. Michelle Wie played in every men's event on Canadian and nationwide tour. She didn't make either cut. 2004 Michelle Wie is given an exemption into PGA Tour Sony Open. She shoots 72-68 missing cut by one stroke! Arnold Palmer plays The Masters for fiftieth and very last time.

Golf has given us centuries of physical activity, excitement, and it has been and is exciting to watch a game in progress. Within last 250 years Golf hasn't changed all that much. For those who play game, there are all kinds of resources available to improve their game.