MYTHOLOGY
GRUNN-SÆVI
“Shallow Water”
Here we have a nice swim speed and endurance benchmark. With no huge variable changes – simply some stroke changes across a set distance; we use this over time to monitor speed and endurance progress set in standardised conditions. Make sure you are checking your splits to identify your weak points on the day, along with comparing your times to previous benchmarks.
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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.
GRUNN-SÆVI
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
2 LAPS FRONT CRAWL
These shouldn’t be all out attack laps – we are getting warm and moving.
2 LAPS BACK STROKE
As above – this section is simply to engage.
EXECUTE
RULES OF THE VAETTFANG
Each lap is made up of two lengths. Ramp up and make the second length of each lap to be faster than the first. Take a short break between each lap.
1 LAP – FRONT CRAWL
2 LAPS – BREAST STROKE
1 LAP – FRONT CRAWL
2 LAPS – BREAST STROKE
3 LAPS – FRONT CRAWL
RELOAD
2 LAPS BACK STROKE
These are recovery laps again – no need for all out attack.
2 LAPS FRONT CRAWL
As above – generally take a speed similar to your Engage work at the start.
