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Motor Sports, Demon Tweeks and the Modern Hobbyist: Preparing the Vehicle for Racing

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The world is full of motor sports enthusiasts racers; detailers; and car preparation geeks whose central joy is the creation and performance of surprising machines. There's a lot of colour and power in these quite focused worlds, all of which have their own shorthand and their own special vehicles. Places like Demon Tweeks (and this is not the only one, by far), which supply the materials and the knowhow to serve the race enthusiasts, exist at the heart of the hobbyist's world. To understand the products provided by the hobbyist centres, you first have to understand something about the world in which they exist. There are two core concepts at the heart of the racing world: speed and safety. Speed is the ultimate goal of all racing preparation. It is, in itself, served by a nested set of sub-concepts all goals that the detailer or tuner wishes to achieve in order to serve the overall prize of attaining greater speeds without sacrificing safety. Performance, for example, wh...

Running Without Shoes Why Consider Foot Strike?

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There are three major classification of how a runner's foot strikes the ground: Heel Striking Heel lands first, then the forefoot comes down (heel-toe running) Midfoot Striking Heel and ball of the foot land simultaneously Forefoot Striking Ball of the foot lands first (usually below the 4th and 5th metatarsals) before the heel comes down (toe-heel-toe running "Approximately 75% of habitually shod runners all over the world heel strike (Hasegawa et al., 2007)." Running injuries Studies suggest that at least 30% of runners get injured every year, and many of these injuries stem from problems that arise in the foot or lower leg (va Gent et al., 2007). Bere Foot for Long Running The bare foot may be well suited for running long distance without requiring modern, heavily cushioned, high-heeled running shoes. Running Shoes vs. Bare Foot Most runners who wear standard running shoes usually heel strike, but our research suggests that most barefoot or minima...

10 Preparation Tips For Running A Race

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Racing well requires plenty of training and preparation. However, a case of the jitters can jeopardize your run, as can preparing the wrong way. Read on to find out some helpful tips to improve your races and stay safe. Pick Smart Pre-Race Food According to Active.com, "a runner's carbohydrate intake should increase to 70 to 80 percent of his/her total daily caloric intake." Try to avoid eating protein and fat, and eat food with a high-glycemic index that is easy to digest. The reason for this is, eating a meal with high GI allows for carbohydrates to get into your bloodstream faster. You should eat about four hours before the race, so that way your body can store the energy without burning it all before the race. Plan Your Training You'll have to pick a training plan before your race. The plan you pick will vary depending on how much you want to train, the length of the race, and how intense the workouts will be. Unfortunately, it can take casual runners week...

The Best Tennis Shoes for Bunions

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Exactly What are Bunions? A bunion is actually a deformity of the foot, and more particularly, the big toe, whose tissue becomes enlarged at the joint, thereby causing it to deviate laterally. Facts on Bunions The medical community is sometimes on the fence about the causes of bunions with some believing they are the direct result of extended wear of tight-fitting shoes, especially those with pointed toes. However, others strongly believe they are hereditary, but definitely related to wearing shoes that force the big toe inwards. Whatever the medical community believes to be true, the bottom line is that studies have shown that they are caused by poorly fitting shoes, simply proven by cultures where shoes are not worn and where there is no case of bunions existing. Bunions are not only unsightly, they are also extremely painful. The big toe, in severe cases, will either over or under lap the second toe, making wearing shoes extremely uncomfortable and painful. When the sit...

2012 SLP GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLT

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After four days in this truck I began to feel something of an appreciation for how Genghis Khan must have felt as he charged into unsuspecting villages. The 450 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque were intoxicating in this pickup, and the whine of the supercharger was a quick way to bring a smile to my face. While docile under normal driving conditions, when dipping into the WEP War Emergency Power of the supercharger, the truck became even more enjoyable. While the truck is no slouch, given its weight, the additional height from the off-road suspension and its oversize wheels, it feels much faster than a normal Sierra, but not as insanely quick as one would hope with the additional power of forced induction. The TVS 1900 supercharger kit for the 5.3-liter gives you instant power when you tromp on the loud pedal. And loud it is, because with the addition of SLP exhaust tips, the truck has a burble and growl that makes a great addition to something with a high ride height and badges that say ...

How to Improve your Performance with Softball Training

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If there is anything that you can do to improve your performance in softball or in any game for that matter, that is to undergo training. Some people don't have the time to train and yet they wonder why they get tired so easily or why they play poorly every time. Softball training can go a really long way especially if you are a beginner who wants to make it to the professional team or even just your college team. And even if you aren't really a sports enthusiast, some exercises fit for softball training can also be beneficial for your overall health and lifestyle. So how can you improve your performance with Softball training? Here are a few tips: Some people forget that eye vision is very important in any game. For softball, you have to be alert and you have to keep your eyes focused on the ball. That's why as part of your training, it is also important to have your eyes checked regularly. A perfect example of this is to undergo vision training. Improve your softball ...