JEZ Records

[Installed]

Great job Jez!

[petemayhew]

Hey Jez

I'm interested about what outdoor pursuits you do?

I went to the National Outdoors Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on saturday and they were doing all sorts of things. I think the international climbing championships were on too. That was rather amazing how hard the walls were to climb, other things like hiking, kayaking and mountain biking were on show too.

So do you do most of these or do you do these sports as a leisure?

Cheers

Pete

[Jez]

Hey Jez

I'm interested about what outdoor pursuits you do?

I went to the National Outdoors Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on saturday and they were doing all sorts of things. I think the international climbing championships were on too. That was rather amazing how hard the walls were to climb, other things like hiking, kayaking and mountain biking were on show too.

So do you do most of these or do you do these sports as a leisure?

Cheers

Pete

Hi Pete

The NEC hosts all types of outdoor pursuit competitions and as well many Outdoors sales. I use to be a physical training instructor for the services and that is where l learnt all my outdoor pursuit skills, from kayaking to leadership development, High rope courses to Gorge Walking. I have evolved this to Endurance racing, which is a combination of Ultra marathons and cycling, running and swimming but extreme distances. I have completed races such as the Isle of Jura Fell Race, Iron Man challenge, Two bridges Ultra Marathon on Dartmoor, Southdowns 60K Trail Walker and for my sins swam the channel!! you could say a mixed bag!!

So you could say l love challenges and that is why powerballing is so appealing to me, it is about trying to be the best you can be, and finding out what are your limits

Thanks for the interest and if you want to get the best work out ever go climbing, l challenge anyone that long climbs are the best and really rewarding, if you want an arm work out go to a climbing wall and trust me 10 minutes if your a newbee and watch out!!

Cheers

Pete

Keep powerballing and top strength scores

[Jammy]

Unreal... Those are some pretty stiff races you took part in and swimming the channel ?? That must have been tough.

[Adrena1in]

...for my sins swam the channel!!

Seriously? That's amazing, you're one of only a few hundred or something. How long did it take?

....if you want an arm work out go to a climbing wall and trust me 10 minutes if your a newbee and watch out!!

I'll be doing a day of it next month hopefully. Gonna book myself into a beginner's course at Calshot. Dennis is a climber and has inspired me to give it a try.

[Installed]

I have completed races such as the Isle of Jura Fell Race, Iron Man challenge, Two bridges Ultra Marathon on Dartmoor, Southdowns 60K Trail Walker and for my sins swam the channel!!

Dude no wonder you're so good at powerball!

[Jez]

Seriously? That's amazing, you're one of only a few hundred or something. How long did it take?

I'll be doing a day of it next month hopefully. Gonna book myself into a beginner's course at Calshot. Dennis is a climber and has inspired me to give it a try.

Hi Adrena1in

Yes seriously l did it, you could never pay me enough money to do it again as it was probably the biggest challenge l have ever done. Wierd thing is getting use to sea sickness when swimming!! to answer your question it took 13 and half hours, although it took me god knows how long to stand 2ft clear of the sea at France, you have no idea where you land, a beach if your lucky.

Well Calshot, know it well being a local lad, you will love it and probably get hooked. Just don't expect to be a monkey as you will see what l mean about your forearms when you start climbing

Managed to hit 15329K last night and get into a hot mode really quickly after two runs. Stills can't work out what to do to move on. Time time time!!! l know, here is hoping

Keep spinning all

[LTLFTC]

I use to be a physical training instructor for the services

Thanks for the interest and if you want to get the best work out ever go climbing, l challenge anyone that long climbs are the best and really rewarding, if you want an arm work out go to a climbing wall and trust me 10 minutes if your a newbee and watch out!!

I was in the army four fours years and the words PTI still send shivers through my bones (you sadistic *******). You are right about the climbing I got back into it on monday after a six year abscence my forearms are dead. I even left the balls at work over the weekend for a hot mode on tueday and that stuffed that up good and proper.

[Dennis]

Thanks for the interest and if you want to get the best work out ever go climbing ... 10 minutes if your a newbee and watch out!!

You're right, Jez. Climbing is an excellent arm-training exercise for newbies! *grin* I love to take friends along to indoor climbing halls; no matter how much I try to explain how to predominantly use the legs and feet, they always get pumped arms after two climbs or so.

l challenge anyone that long climbs are the best and really rewarding

I totally agree with you. The feeling you get when reaching the last protrusion, or even getting passed a key-point for the first time is a real thrill. It always is, even after having done uncountable climbs. The only opponent is yourself, so 'victory' equals knowing that you just pushed the limitations of your own abilities a little further.

Kind regards,
Dennis

[Jez]

Hi guys thought l would post my latest scores on my thread from the live competition the other night. Had a good night once l finally got online and Adrena1in helped me out with adding scores but had a great time. If you have not tried a live comp well worth it and what a turn out as well all the top spinners!

Scores from other night in no particular order;

15005K, 15065K (Most frequent score), 15120K, 15180K, 15236K, and finally 15315K.

Did not do any metal or endurance runs but well pleased with speed!

Oh did a 30's 6554K Nice!

Keep spinning all