Viking Training Onward!

How's the viking training going?  I have to say that my expectations of the strength and endurance gains over the last 2 months have been shattered.  Here are some short stats on what I've seen happen:

• 5k times are dropping - 100% improvement across the board.
• Snatch strength and conditioning - numerous 80-set achievements, bell weights and reps are moving up!
• Overall strength gains and carry-over to other activities (i.e. swimming, viking raids)
  

Just so you know, I am also following the protocol.   I don't get all the runs in that I'd like, and sometimes the kids bring home extra-special colds from school, but with what I'm able to get in, cool things have happened.

This week:

• 30-mile run on Sunday (18 minutes faster than last year)
• 3/3 Kettlebell Snatch with a 72# bell
• 290 lbs sumo deadlift for 5 reps
• 140 lbs shoulder press for 1 rep

Endurance and strength can and DO go together. 

If you've experienced some cool stuff training with me, please write about it!

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