So as many of you know, last year Jack and I decided it was time to renovate the cottage. Since we were retiring we decided to move in full time after we sold our home. I am happy to announce that it is finally ready and we’ve already started moving in. We should be completely settled by the end of August.

I know we’ve been behaving rather secretively as to how we planned change the place, so here’s a sneak peak of a couple of before and after shots:

  

We hired the company XYZ Home Improvements since they came so highly recommended from a few of you! They have done a wonderful job! I’ll post more pictures later. Promise!

Jane

  As I mentioned I have taken up golf so I invested in my first set of clubs. I opted for a set that wasn’t too pricey. Once my game improves I will purchase a better set.

I found them online on the Sears site again. The set includes:

#1, 3 woods and #3, 5, 7, 9 irons with oversized, titanium matrix heads for greater distance and accuracy, plus a cavity-back putter. All-weather tour-style grip. Lightweight steel shafts on all clubs. Made in Canada.

Watch out Jack! You’ll get getting some competition now!

I have just started to learn how to play. Jack of course has been playing for years. But I was thinking maybe of taking a mini golfing getaway.

At any rate, when we bought the Sears Travel membership, they supplied us with a slew of coupons to use. I went on their site and they have a whole area dedicated to golf vacations.

I am thinking this may be just what I am looking for:

Exclusive Taboo Golf Package

	TABOO RESORT GOLF CONFERENCE CENTRE – MUSKOKA May Golf/Spa Package $199.001 night/1 round of golf or Spa Credit The home course of Mike Weir and Ontario’s #1 golf Course, Taboo’s 7200 yards are meticulously carved from the majestic Canadian Shield. The Result is a beautiful and challenging course that is quickly becoming popular among discerning golfers worldwide. This is Golf. This is Taboo.
Package Includes:   3 nights accommodation (Lodge Room)  3 rounds of golf in 3 night package (Taboo)  Shared golf carts  Advance tee times  Compact rental car with unlimited mileage Not Included:  Fuel, tax and insurance for rental car

As a runner, you want to make sure that your feet are spending just enough time on the ground. Too long or too short and you can cause stress on your muscels.

Your goal: 45 steps by your left foot in 30 seconds.

What does this mean? Your left foot should ht the ground 45 times in 30 seconds. Start your stopwatch and begin to count. Stop your watch and look at how long it took you to reach 45 steps. It if is 30 seconds, you have an optimal stride.

To correct your stride, run with someone who meets the goal and try to mimic his or her stride rate. Some other great tips can be found here.

I have to credit Dr. John Definney with all his help and for this tip about correcting your stride rate.