MV02 Complete

Well, we finally did it...80 rounds of 7; 560 snatches! Both of us are excited. This is a huge accomplishment for both of us. Jo actually finished with no torn callouses, but I had one, and another spot that was very close. Anyway, we will now start a strength cycle for the next 2 months or so, and probably return to the V02M program later. It was an experience!

We will now switch to a strength dominant workout for the next two months, and probably revisit the V02M program again later, with either a heavier weight, or an extra rep on our cadence.

Real Training

If you want to know what real training is supposed to be like, there is a collection of principles, that if followed, will allow you to achieve great things; it's called 'This Is Hardstyle', by Adam T. Glass, RKC, CK-FMS.
If you'd like to know more, email me, and I'll send it to you.

I have experienced some of these things first hand in the last month, since I've been doing the VWC program, and it's the kind of thing that you have to experience for yourself; no one can really tell you what it's like...well, they can, but you won't 'get it', until you're in the trenches, doing it yourself.

Don't get bitten by the variety bug, thinking more is better, stick to the BASICS, and you will make progress.

MV02 Workout

Well, good news and bad news! The good news is Jo and I completed the 66 rounds of 7, (462 snatches; a huge PR for both of us!) without tearing our old blisters that were pretty much healed...the bad news is, we both tore our palms! I was using the TracyRif sleeve, most of the rounds on my left hand, but ended up tearing my palm; I guess I wasn't confident in my grip, due to the sock being something new?? At least that's my theory...could be wrong. Obviously, my hand tech. is lacking...I really think our hands were not ready for the volume of work that was about to be thrust upon them, and I guess I'm ok with that, it just sucks to have torn hands, since everything you do, involves your hands.
We're so close to 80, but it's getting MUCH harder!!

Update

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V02Max Progress

A few weeks ago, Jo and I started doing Kenneth Jay's Viking Warrior Conditioning program (V02M), and we're now up to 58 rounds...406 snatches, which is a PR for both of us. We're very happy with our progress. Jo's hands are actually in better condition than mine...I'm very proud of her. If my blisters are healed by Monday, we'll be going for 66 rounds. My blisters seem to heal pretty quick, which is a good thing. I look forward to getting the full 80 rounds completed; that will be a nice accomplishment!