”I originally signed up with NSS for a few sessions to help increase my running pace. I have really never worked on leg or core strength…I always figured running and upper body weight lifting was all I needed. I quickly found out how wrong I was. Mike told me that I was only as strong as my weakest link, and my core was definitely that. So as you can imagine, there was a lot of focus on my core, running form, stretching, and overall strength. I felt and saw results right away.

I also learned that with my own self training I was actually overtraining. I have always seemed to get sick often, and had that tired, run down feeling. Mike taught me that overtraining can lower ones immune system tolerance and run you down. He told me that I am building muscle and getting stronger even on my off-days or light weeks. Learning how to workout less and smarter was probably one of my greatest obstacles to overcome.

After learning some of the core values of training I wanted it all…strength, speed and more of a ripped look…(who doesn’t right?) Since training with NSS I have set PR’s(personal records) in deadlift, squat, and bench press…way more than I lifted previously. I could make mention of all the strength exercises, but some of the most memorable (or should I say painful) were the tractor tire flips, pushing and pulling the weight sleds, and the stability ball hamstring curls. I have added muscle and lowered my body fat below 10%. I love the feeling of being stronger, leaner, and in turn a more efficient runner.”

“300 Workout”

25 x pull-ups

50 x 135# deadlifts

50 x push-ups

50 x 24” box jumps

50 x 16kg clean to press

50 x 135# floor wipers

25 x pull-ups

“The 300 was a great challenge as it is a mix of strength and endurance activities, it really tests you physically and mentally.”    -Vic T.