Lawn Bowls may seem a recreational for the elderly, but it does require that you be physically fit. Coaching new Lawn Bowlers, we take the time to teach wear-up exercises as some unique muscles get their first exercise with that first end of Bowls.
A major part of being fit is the mental alertness and able to make good decisions and execute the wanted performance. A recent two day tournament was not approached correctly and the results was not having a Clear head. I am a diabetic and although I never put much importance, other than medications, exercise and selective diet; I discovered that a Sugar-Low during a game can occur rapidly and be very dangerous.
I had not sleep well before the start of the tournament, as I had just done a long flight and family visit. The games were at my own club so I spend extra time working at the club preparing the greens and equipment.
Into the second of great sunny weather I discovered that I was felling strange. Thinking it was a need for water, I tried it.. But as a Sugar-Low occurred I found the inability to balance during delivery and I was shaking when writing the score. I sat out one end until it was time to bowl but I realize afterward, I could have very easily been on the edge of a Diabetic Comma,
Clear head means being fit with both physical and mental health. To have worries about family, a medical condition or just tired from a flight is not going to give you a great game.
I won forth place but could have probably done 1st as the games were easily (social build money tournament) but in the last two games, I found the fine tuning of that kiss, jack roll or wick was not there.
Be healthy, wise and have fun.. your game and health is both important
A major part of being fit is the mental alertness and able to make good decisions and execute the wanted performance. A recent two day tournament was not approached correctly and the results was not having a Clear head. I am a diabetic and although I never put much importance, other than medications, exercise and selective diet; I discovered that a Sugar-Low during a game can occur rapidly and be very dangerous.
I had not sleep well before the start of the tournament, as I had just done a long flight and family visit. The games were at my own club so I spend extra time working at the club preparing the greens and equipment.
Into the second of great sunny weather I discovered that I was felling strange. Thinking it was a need for water, I tried it.. But as a Sugar-Low occurred I found the inability to balance during delivery and I was shaking when writing the score. I sat out one end until it was time to bowl but I realize afterward, I could have very easily been on the edge of a Diabetic Comma,
Clear head means being fit with both physical and mental health. To have worries about family, a medical condition or just tired from a flight is not going to give you a great game.
I won forth place but could have probably done 1st as the games were easily (social build money tournament) but in the last two games, I found the fine tuning of that kiss, jack roll or wick was not there.
Be healthy, wise and have fun.. your game and health is both important
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