PHILOSOPHY
TECHNIQUE
In this exercise we’ll be drilling both technique and some endurance with minimal breaks over a medium distance.
MYTHOLOGY
FOSSEGRIM
Also known simply as the grim in Norwwegian or Strömkarlen in Swedish. This water spirit was renound for playing the Hardanger fiddle. These exceptionally talented fiddlers would teach their skills for an appropriate sacrifice – a sufficiently prime goat. He will then teach the player until their fingers bleed – leaving them able to play so well the trees in the forest dance.
SACRIFICE
A male goat was required as sacrifice in secrecy on Thor’s day. The secrecy was to ensure people didn’t attempt to capture the Fossegrim after finding his location. If the goat was too lean, the Fossegrim would only teach the player how to tune their instrument.
If you are interested in learning more about Norse mythology in its truer form, visit the Njordkraft community.
DARKENED LIGHTS
Darkened Lights are our workout modifiers for those seeking out additional adversity. The lights whom help us find the way are now dimmed, prepare for more intense mental and physical struggle.
Make your Sigr count.
HUNTERS REST
Get out of the pool in between laps and do some static holds.
STRENGTH OF THE PACK
Take another hunter into deep waters with you.
FOSSEGRIM
1 lap = there and back in your pool – generally 25m each way
CAUTION: IF YOU ARE NOT A CONFIDENT SWIMMER, ENSURE YOU HAVE CONSTANT SUPERVISION WHEN UNDERTAKING THIS WORKOUT. AVOID OVEREXERTION AS IT CAN ENDANGER YOUR LIFE OR RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
ENGAGE
5 x 2 LAPS STEADY PACE
10-20 second rest between – getting warm followed by 1 min rest
EXECUTE
6 x 1 LAP FORM DRILLS ALTERNATING STROKE
20-30 second rest between. Quality of movement is key here – 1 min rest
10 x 2 LAPS 80-90% EFFORT
10-30 second rest between each round – 1 min rest
1 x 2 LAPS KICKING
Practise here is using the lower body kick
RELOAD
1 x 2 LAPS COOLING DOWN
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