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This challenge is a simple continuation of my previous challenge. This challenges consisted of 3 main elements. Run like the wind, Strength of Thor and Healthy viking. Run like the wind This part of the challenge is all about increasing my stamina and running distance. I have to follow my 10K trainingsprogram which means 3 times a week running. There is something to keep in mind though. There are still 2 weeks of training left while my challenge takes 5 weeks. For the remaining 3 weeks i will focus on increasing my running speed. I still have to find a program fort his. Suggestions are more than welcome. The deadline fort his is the end of this week. Strength of Thor This part of the challenge is alla bout strength training. I got a 30 day bodyweight routine set up. The idea is to do this everyday in order to get my strength level up and help in the weightloss process. Healthy viking The healthy viking challenge is alla bout good eating and losing weight. What is good eating? Well that is different per person. For me healthy eatig is an 80% paleo diet with almost no carbs. How does this look in practice. This means, fruits, salads, vegetables, boiled eggs, Lean meats, Unprocessed nuts and Feta cheese. The cheese part is why it is only 80% paleo. This part of the challenge combined wit hall the excercise should really kickstart my weightloss again. A simple tracking sheet for my challenge Goal Accomplishment Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Run like the wind Strength of Thor Healthy viking A planned line graph on where i went to be at what time during this challenge

Hello everybody! Geuss what, i am back! Full of motivation, inspiration and perspiration. This challenge is very special for me. uring this challenge i will run the last viking run of the year, 19KM. It was a year of training and hardwork all coming to fruition in one challenge of body and mind. The ascension to valhalla. So how am i going to prepare for this? Well first of all, keep running, DON'T STOP RUNNING EVER. 4 times a week running to prepare and take 3 days of in advance to get my muscles relaxed. EATING IS KEY Specificaly getting my snacking habbits in order. I will set up friday as my cheat day, i will be allowed to cheat one thing. I will also keep a photo food diary in order to track my food progress. i will post a share link for all of you who are interested.

After a brief period of exile i decided to return to the ranger guild. I feel confident enough in going for another challenge. so here i am! I am not joining the doodlies this challenge but i sure hope to see a lot of doodlies around here. So here is an important update on the year of the viking. I finished run 2. 13K water edition! It was amazing and very very empowering to complete it. I even cried a manly tear for completing it. It feels so good to be past the halfway point of this year and also to have achieved my greatest athletic feat so far. A little action shot from the run, more to come! Back to the challenge at hand! Training for the 19k edition in octobre. I will start next week, so this will be a 3 week challenge. My three elements are coming back again. Run like the wind, Strength of Thor and Healthy viking. Run like the wind. Simple, Stick to the 21K program Strength of Thor Simple, Stick to my strength routine. Healthy viking This part is new. I noticed i have some diffculty sticking to my food plan and i need some encouragement and accountability here. Therefore i want turn this into a PVP. We both select a food related goal and whoever sticks to it the best wins that week.

After a succesfull first raid it is time to set my goals for the next raid. With the finishing of the first raid i earned my first Viking bracelet. The first steps towards earning the title of viking has been taken. 2 more to go! The next one is completing the 13KM water edition in june! [youtube] Strength of Thor This part will have to be determined later. This will be about increasing my strength. I can only do this once the nearby gym opens. the only thing i know is that it will open soon. I don't know when yet. So an update for this will soon arrive Scouting with the druid My GF is training for a ruck with school. She is the yoga type and therefore the druid reference. As a Ranger she asked my advice and i will train with her once a week for this challenge. A nice change of pace Run like the wind Somehow i forgot to add this part. Basicly run 3 times a week according to my training plan. A healthy viking is a strong viking Part of my last challenges was a mix of controling sugar and planning my meals. I will continue this in the way that on before hand i will plan my meals. I am not allowed to eat annything different then my planned meals. Only exception is if i feel my health is suffering. Say if i did a workout, and i get headache because my planned meals arent sufficient enough. To restrict myself from overeating or eating unhealthy i use Shello her snack Chart and edit it to my own use. A little addition to this part. In order to reinforce good behavior. I will reward myself every friday if i stuck to my planning with a cheat day. I really enjoy a good burger and a beer. So if i stick to my plan i can have a burger on friday. Not just any burger but special ones. So if you guys have anny good burger recipes post them here and i will make one. Calories carbs/protein THE FAMOUS PICKLE WRAPPED IN CHEESE Banana + PB 300 33/10 Cheese and crackers 300 19/13 Roasted Almonds (24) 180 6/7 Granola bar 170 20/4 1 egg + 1 egg white 120 2/10 Greek yogurt and berries 106 15/12 Cashews 100 5/3 1 egg 100 1/7 Piece of fruit 50-100 15/1 Hummus (2T) 50 5/1 carrots (½ c) 35 8/1

Let the raids begin! During this 4 week challenge i will run my first viking run. The 7km mud edition! I am so stoked for this and it looks like all my training is starting to pay off. My stamina has greatly increased since i started training. I feel great about this progres. Now it is time to expand this and start looking to the future and finnish the final preprations for the coming raid. Run...RUN LIKE THE WIND So obviously a big part of the training and being a vikign is about being able to run and cover distances. That is why i keep going with my current schedule both in prepration for the coming raid and also for future ones. Average 3 times a week of running +3 stamina Average 2 times a week of running +1 stamina Average that is less than 2 times a week running no XP Strength of Thor Strength is crucial in a vikigns life. Everything is heavy, the life, the weapons, the lifestock... some of the women. So strength is crucial. One of the biggest examples of great strength is thor the thunder god. Average of 3 times a week strength routine +3 strength Average of 2 times a week strength routine +1 strength Less then 2 times a week strength routine equals no XP\ A well fed viking is a happy viking This is all about nutrition. If i feed myself on good products, fresh made meals, no sugary shit. I will be a happy viking and my weight will drop. Therefore this challenge consists of 2 parts. Planning is essential the idea here is to plan every meal ahead and therefore make sure i won't overindulge on any sweet stuff. The weekend will be les strict but it is mostly focussed around schooldays. So 5 days a week planned meals + 3 con 3 days on average planned meals +1 con Healthy shit This one is easy, no sugar = happier viking. So for the entire duration of this challenge, no sweets, tarts, liquid sugars etc. if completed +3 con