Monday, 8 October 2012

Ultra Running: Tips For Running Apparel


Tropical climate is known for constantly changing weather condition. It can be sunny and in next it could be raining hard. Ultra running in the tropical climate which has various types of weather conditions need good preparation for running apparel.

Tropical climates are well known for having hot and humid climate even if there is raining. The tip for ultra running is to wear the running apparel which is geared for the hot weather. Its advised not to wear full sleeves shirts which is actually not best option.

Since you are ultra running for long distance you must be sure that clothing you pick is good enough to handle humidity and if possibility of raining. For such tropical conditions the running apparel must be such which allows sweat and water evaporation from body quick and easy.


One very important advice is to avoid cotton socks. Though cotton socks are good when it is hot climate but you must remember that in ultra running you have to be ready for puddles which are caused by rains. The wet socks due to puddles will cause you blisters and also can make you sick.

Ultra running in hot temperatures: ultra running becomes excruciatingly difficult in hot climates. And if you wrong apparel in such hot weather then your pain will multiply. In hot climate you need to take extra care of kin which otherwise will be damaged due to running 100 miles or more in heat. Sunblock is must for skin protection. Buy sunblock which is strong and is sweat proof. Carry along the sun block which you must apply in between your running as no sunblock will last 100 miles.

The clothes you carry must be made of materials which allow for skin ventilation and even flexibility. Clothing should be such that doesn’t absorb fluids like sweat.

Ultra running in cold rain can cause problems when you have not chosen correct running apparel. The best technique for cold weather and cold rain is to use layering. Chose base layer shirt which is lightweight and allows air flow. Over it wear heavy middle shirt but keeps body heat at good temperature. And over shirt or jacket keeps you from socking in rain.

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Mauritius - Experience top 10 Water Sports

Mauritius is an excellent destination dotted amidst calm azure waters. You will love everything about Mauritius, a place where you can find different water sport activitiesThe top ten water sports in the world can be done in Mauritius such as snorkeling, scuba diving, submarine, underwater walk,  parasailing, speed boat, water ski, Jet boats, Sailing,, etc. along with stunning beach experiences.

Water sports are excellent experience a person must have, Mauritius has many scuba diving centers where beginners can easily learn. You can rent the gears, boats and camera for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Mauritius has myriads of fishes and with beautiful corals which are well preserved by the government. You must choose to do scuba diving in Mauritius and it will be one of the most amazing experiences in your life. You can even enjoy the water in Mauritius even if you have no skills in any water sports.


You can do Banana rides in Mauritius. Banana ride is inflatable boats in shape of banana carrying half a dozen riders and really an awesome fun. Other water sports you can do are Sailing. Sail for an excursion, with a picnic basket and you will have the most memorable day watching the twilights. You can hire Catamarans which is another different form of water sport. Even a novice sailor can experience Catamaran sailing as the instructions are available. You can also hire a professional who will do the sailing while you enjoy the water and sun.

For people who love to have adventure then you can choose to Parasailing, Water skiing and Jet skiing. Water skiing is an expensive affair, yet you will love it. It is worth the thrill and adventure. Jet skiing is another exciting thing to do for people who love speed as well as water. Parasailing is about heights. You will be suspended at a great height from where you can see the vastness of the sea and sky.

Know more about Golf

Golf is a sport being played with club and ball wherein both players use different types of clubs to hit small white balls into a series of holes on the golf course. Fewer number of strokes the better.

Golf is defined as playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by successive strokes as per rules. The golf course consists of progression between 9 and 18 holes depending on the game. Each hole has a tee box and putting green. The golf course has different terrains of standardized forms like rough, hazards, and fair way.


Golf is a play in which there is a round of game playing based on the number of holes in has given the order. One round consists of 18 holes which are played with the layout of golf. Each hole has to be played once in a round. Playing begins with golf player initiating the game by striking the ball on teeing ground or tee. The tee is a small peg which is used to elevate ball just slightly above the ground so that interference of the ground is less. The first initial shot is known as a drive. The club which is used to drive is called as a driver.

The driver is made up of wood that is long shaft and large head club. Once the ball comes to stand still the gold player will strike it again until the ball reaches your putts or sinking out. Your goal is to get the ball into the hole. The goal is to put the ball in fewer shots with many obstacles to make it slower and harder in reaching the final putt. Obstacles such as doglegs, rough, bunkers, water hazards etc. are used to make the game interesting and difficult.

Golf is a game where people initially start to play but many people soon leave the game as it is a difficult game to play.

Golf is a game that easier to learn and play but needs an accurate play and strategic skills.

Sunday, 23 September 2012

History of Soccer: Know Some Interesting Facts

Soccer, or football as it is called in Britain, is game loved by people of all ages, genders and geography in the world. Many children aged 5 to 19 play youth soccer in leagues in the United States. Did you know that soccer was played first in England in 1800's? It was initially a game of the aristocrat classes in England where it was played in boarding schools and in private clubs. However the sport became widely popular, largely because of the ease it is played with and the fact that it is inexpensive. Today soccer is the number one sport for regular people, and not just aristocrats (who have taken on some new sports).

The history of soccer began in England where the London Football Association which was founded in 1863 and was responsible for the standardizing rules and regulations of the soccer game. Over the next twenty years soccer started to be played as professional game with professional players, teams and clubs.
Soccer spread through Europe almost immediately with Spain, Italy, France and Germany all taking up the sport. The interest in soccer grew around the world as did the competition as it become formal. In the year 1900 it was the first time that soccer was played in the Olympics. Eight years later, medals were introduced too!

Interesting to know is that in the Olympics, professional players were exempted to play for more than eighty years. FIFA, the Federation International De Football Association, was formed to hold the first world cup of football as an international event in the year 1930. In this, teams from each country are pitted against one another after every four years. It is an international affair, with 200 teams seeking to compete but only 24 teams allowed to compete for the tournament. In 1991, the women’s world cup competition started.

Soccer is the most watched form of sport whether at a stadium, in clubs along with their friends and family or on television where satellites distribute it around the globe.