http://www.gripandhammer.com From Running workouts to Motorsport reviews; we grip life by the horns and hammer away! Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:44:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Friday, September 5th, 2008, I went into SyKart to try and qualify for the 9-hp karts.  The grip of the course was very slick and unlikely that I would be able to post a fast time, let alone qualify. I signed up for two stints anyway and thought I would ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/09/06/i-did-it-making-time-for-nine-horsepower/ I took the SyKart Karting Class this last Wednesday.  I was surprised to learn that I was doing everything wrong when it comes to indoor karting.  I'm not going to give too much detail to what we learned in the class because I really think that it's something that you ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/09/05/sykart-tigard-oregon-karting-class/ Site:  http://www.argentlab.com Product Purchased:  Bell BR-1 Racing Helmet Flat Black Purchase Price (inc. Shipping):  $371.92 Comments: I was looking for a helmet that had a SA2005 rating and decided on the Bell BR-1.  I chose this helmet because I'm familiar with Bell and how they fit on my head.  There were also a couple ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/08/20/purchase-review-argent-lab-wwwargentlabcom-and-bell-br-1-racing-helmet/ It's not very often that people go to a dealership and walk away without a car and say that they've had a great experience.  However, every once in a while it actually "does" happen.  When it does happen the impression that is left with you is that every dealership should ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/07/18/grand-prix-imports-portlandwilsonville-oregon/ I need to apologize to everyone for SLACKING in my blog.  It's been a busy summer and there have been times where I probably should have written but didn't.  So... I will try to come up with some interesting topics over the next several days and try and bring this ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/07/10/wow-its-been-a-while/ Monday:  Medium Tuesday:  Easy Wednesday:  Medium:  Today is a fun-run for you.  Do your most favorite workout.  The only stipulation is that you need to run for the duration listed below.  Good luck and have fun.  Oh... if you have to walk for a little bit out there, go ahead, but don't ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/04/30/week-17-wednesday/ Monday:  Medium Tuesday:  Easy Beginner:  Warm-up; 20 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; cool down; stretch Intermediate:  Warm-up; 20 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; cool down; stretch Distance:  Warm-up; 30 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; cool down; stretch Elite:  Warm-up; 20 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; cool down; ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/04/29/week-17-tuesday/ Monday:  Medium:  Today should be at a good clip (pace) without over doing it.  Remeber to relax and concentrate on your running form.  Remind yourself to relax your hands, shoulders and stride.  Today's effort should be around 6.5-7.0/10. Beginner:  Warm-up; 30 minute run; 5 x 100 meter strides; cool down; stretch Intermediate:  ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/04/28/week-17-monday/ Monday - Medium Tuesday - Easy Wednesday - Medium Thursday - Medium Friday - Easy:  Conversational pace.  Be sure to do your strides.  The purpose of the strides are to help with flexibility and strength.  Your stride should be longer than your normal stride and should be at race pace. Beginner:  Warmup; 20 minute run; 5 x ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/04/25/week-16-friday/ Monday - Medium Tuesday - Easy Wednesday - Medium Thursday - Medium:  Similar to yesterday, but today will be a negative split.  So for the first half of the workout, run at conversational pace.  For the second half of the run, run at tempo pace or just a tad faster or at race ... http://www.gripandhammer.com/2008/04/24/week-16-thursday/