Tilly's Scoreboard [Archive]

Adrena1in

03-05-2007, 15:22

...then EverQuest for um.... 5 yearsHave to be careful with those games. I knew a couple, lived in Manchester, great flat, he had a great job...then he got addicted to EverQuest, spending 18+ hours a day on it. Lost his job, she left him! :(

That's why I steer clear. Friend kept trying to pursuade me to sign up for EVE, which was hard to resist as I used to love Elite and always wished an Elite-type MMORPG would appear. Had it been free... :rolleyes:

And I think the motion bobble confused me a bit at first, but you get used to it.

lhnova

03-05-2007, 15:27

And I think the motion bobble confused me a bit at first, but you get used to it.

motion bobble? pah all elite UT gamers know that touching the ground is only for noobs anyway, and lets not even talk about players who actually Walk around ;):p:D

Linus

One-Eye

03-05-2007, 15:30

Jammy

03-05-2007, 16:11

...I was in MUD2 for a while...

Wow, when last did I hear that. I also used to play some MUD about 10 years ago, used to be on the Discworld Realm for a bit, quite a lot of fun but not sure if it is the same thing you guys are referring to.

BTW, welcome and keep spinning!:cool:

lhnova

03-05-2007, 16:24

CSS FTW TBH.....

:p;):D

...if I can find original UT might see if I can give you a run for your money Tim. ;)

Tim, have you downloaded and played Oolite?

Free updated Elite for PC, very true to the original. http://oolite.aegidian.org/

I have to say i've never been a fan of the original UT, for me 2003 was the best for straight fragging. Haven't played that in ages either though.

Linus

petemayhew

03-05-2007, 17:05

If anyones the gaming god around here it's One-Eye! C'mon bet you could beat us blindfolded :rolleyes:

Welcome to Tilnoom, Awesome scores well done!

Nice idea Tim with the [TPB] ;) I've got Gilpi playing but he's a total gaming Noob! Well so am i in some respects :p

Tilnoom

03-05-2007, 17:45

Ah now you see theres an easy solution to the addiction of MMORPGs and the issue of maintaining a relationship with your partner...

Marry a gamer :D

At one point we had four PCs - me on two at the same time (did I hear a cry of geek?), him on one and one spare! Then our daughter arrived and we had to drop down to one each cos she kinda needed to have a bedroom :D

Oh... and I've adjusted my arm position and the position of the ball in my hand...

10579 :eek:

Pretty sure that puts me into the top 50 - I've sent the pic to my inbox but waiting for it to arrive now... *taps foot impatiently*

Tils.

One-Eye

03-05-2007, 17:52

You'll find you make quite a bit of improvement early on as you get used to the Powerball and experiment with different grips/positions/rotations.

Once again, well done, good improvement. ;):D

Adrena1in

04-05-2007, 12:19

10579 :eek:

Pretty sure that puts me into the top 50 - I've sent the pic to my inbox but waiting for it to arrive now... *taps foot impatiently*

Tils.Well done, and sorry to keep you waiting so long! :rolleyes:

Tilnoom

04-05-2007, 16:38

Nooo!! I wasn't tapping at you! I was tapping at my stupid inbox, which incidentally... still hasn't received my pic - the one I sent in to you I had to dig my cable out and transfer it manually.

I think my arm is about to fall off too... tried some strength runs. My god, what a mistake that was.

Tils.

Adrena1in

04-05-2007, 16:44

...tried some strength runs. My god, what a mistake that was.But it's key to building up the speed scores. :)

Tilnoom

04-05-2007, 20:29

Yes, but I would prefer to be able to USE the arm in the next 24 hours. :p

Tilnoom

09-05-2007, 11:55

Been getting thoroughly annoyed with myself over the last few days. I'm barely making 10.1k runs in my left hand and barely 9k in my right. Grrr.... (sig needs to be updated for RH it seems!)

I spent a night going through the technique forum watching the vids, reading the suggestions and such but I don't seem to be able to get it back up. I burned a 10.4k yesterday and was super chuffed but it was a bit of a one off I fear.

Any suggestions? I'm doing a few more 30s runs daily to build the strength but I don't seem to be getting anywhere. Also, did people make a concience decision to adjust their technique or did it just kinda happen? After reading the forums, I'm trying to use my upper arm and shoulder more... but its not working too well, hehe.

Tils.

Adrena1in

09-05-2007, 12:25

Don't worry, everyone had up-days and down-days. It could just be that at the time, your muscles were in "fast-twitch" mode when you got your record...a good sign of high-speed scores getting lower is endurance scores going up. Are you keeping track of your 30s and 90s scores?

A year or two ago my record was 13579, but I really hit a wall, and struggled to get within 500 of that. It seemed 13k was my absolute limit. As a desparate measure I changed my technique...I went from rotating my right hand clockwise, (palm facing away from me), to rotating my right hand anti-clockwise. (My left has always mirrored my right, so that changed too.) At first my scores were appalling, and 10k was a massive effort. But in time the muscles started to learn the new technique, and after several months I was back on track. And I've now added over 1000 to my old record.

Jarkko did the same. It's horrible to see your scores drop so much, but in my case I felt it was the only way forward. I just couldn't stop my right hand making what felt like large circular movements, and that was limiting my speed. This new technique enabled me to drill a "pulsing" (back-and-forth) motion into my muscles, which is necessary for the really high scores.

Very early days for you though...just stick with it.

Good luck. :)

One-Eye

09-05-2007, 12:28

Personally, I made conscious decision to try different rotation directions and grip.

But any other changes to my technique happens subconsciously and just kind of evolved, and still is evolving, as I progress.

We all have our off periods, don't worry about it too much.

Keep spinning and the good scores will come.

And don't for get to rest from time to time to let your muscles fully recover.

;):D

Jammy

10-05-2007, 20:06

Might I suggest to stop trying so hard and just let it flow. Worrying about technique at this stage is just going to frustrate you.

My advice would be to heed Adrena!in's advice - focsu on 30s and 90s. This not only strengthens your muscles but also helps to really groove the technique in. Do that for 5 days or so and then take a break for 2 or 3 days - put the balls down and forget about them - then try a record - you might be surprised with the results.:cool:

Tilnoom

10-05-2007, 22:07

Thanks for the advice guys. I've been doing a few 30s today and yesterday and my scores at present are quite appauling. I'll add them to my sig in a minute.

I did however break 10k with my RH this afternoon whilst demonstrating it to a friend :) Did a 9.9 and it just felt... right. Can't explain why or how. Did another run and bam, 10075 :)

30s are my limit at the moment - I really think my arm WILL fall off if I do 90s :D At the risk of sounding noobie, how do I change the settings it to 90s?

*Edit - oh, I forgot to say... hubby dropped my ball :mad: I was not impressed.

Tils.

Adrena1in

11-05-2007, 11:46

At the risk of sounding noobie, how do I change the settings it to 90s?When you first go into the Strength mode, does it say "30" or "0" on your counter? If it says 30, press ON/CLR again and it'll say 60. Again and it'll say 90. (If the rotor is spinning, you'll need to press ON/CLR fairly quickly each time, because if the counter starts counting down, pressing ON/CLR will just reset the counter back to the start number.)

Don't worry about the scores, or your arm falling apart quickly...in time you'll get to the point where you can pace yourself nicely. That's what it's all about really...keeping a nice constant speed going, rather than starting far too fast and ending really slow. :)

Tilnoom

11-05-2007, 16:16

Today marked the arrival of the 90s runs. What WAS I thinking. Did a respectable 10k followed by a 11257. Typical of me though, my phone had a funny 5 seconds and as I finally managed to press 'take a picture'... the score disappeared from the screen. Bleh. I guess I'll just have to better it to get it onto the scoreboard :rolleyes:

Oh and my first injury :( Transfering the ball from one hand to the other I caught the inside of my hand. Diddly lil shiny bit of skin has come up but its right on the edge of where the powerball sits in my hand. As my daughter would say... "silly mummy...."

Tils.

Tilnoom

11-05-2007, 18:43

Dum de dummm, da de daa....

90s = 11673

Lalalaaaaaa...

Tils.

Installed

11-05-2007, 19:52

Nicely done! I hate how the score goes away so soon too, sometimes it makes me mad. You did get a pic of the 11673 though didnt you? Keep up with the endurance (after adequate rest of course), and it will boost your speed quite a bit.

Its a weird feeling when it gets you isnt it? :p

Tilnoom

12-05-2007, 00:51

Yup, I got a pic :)

I've sent it to my inbox twice already and its still not arrived. I'll have to try again tomorrow for scoreboard submission!

Also, I sat down ready for a session on WoW and thought 'hmm, hand is a bit tender there'. Looked down and, hmmm, maybe that blister the size of my fingernail might be causing it. :rolleyes: Same hand as the shiny bit, but about an inch away.

Think its time for a day or two off balling :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

12-05-2007, 10:15

I'm addicted and you guys are SOOOO right on your training strategies.

Picked it up today after getting my daughter ready this morning. New LH record 10645 - back into the top 50 *yay!*

Tils.

One-Eye

12-05-2007, 10:36

Nicely done, onwards for 11k now. ;):D

Tilnoom

12-05-2007, 13:06

One-Eye

12-05-2007, 13:29

Good stuff, keep it up. ;):D

Jammy

12-05-2007, 21:39

Nicely done, onwards for 11k now. ;):D

I agree, should only be a hops, skip and a jump from here...:cool:

MosterMarie

13-05-2007, 12:02

10707.

*insert crazy smilie running around the house here*

:cool:

I'll hold fire on re-submitting to the scoreboard, otherwise Adrenalin is gonna hate me after all the admin I'm generating :)

Tils.

You are doing really good Tils!!! You are running around the house... I'm doing those happy-dances" !!!! Keep it up!

Tilnoom

14-05-2007, 21:10

Thanks for the encouragement guys and girls :) Really helps :)

Didn't do any balling over the weekend due to injury. Tried a couple of spins today but the blister is still too tender to put a consistant few runs in. Off the bat I got a 10.6k though, so thats fine.

Forgot to say, did a new str 90 record last... Friday? No.... probably Saturday... 11898. No piccie though so can't update the scoreboard (sorry Adren... did I hear you say thank god for that? :P ).

Think I'll give it one more day then start up again. Gonna get some plasters tomorrow when I do my shop :P

Tils.

Jammy

15-05-2007, 20:38

Difficult as it may be, put the balls down for a while. You'll be much better of for it...:)

Tilnoom

16-05-2007, 20:02

I've been a good girl - doing minimal balling last two days, especially on the right hand.... and no speed attempts :)

Only done a handful of str 30s runs today and only one on right hand. My right isn't hurting afterwards now, but I'm still going to take it steady on the right over the next couple of days just to be doubly sure.

Having said that... two new str 30s run records for me today :)
LH - 4423
RH - 4195

May Str 30s Target Achieved :)

I'm hoping to be going for a record attempt over the weekend. Just gonna stick to 30s and maybe a 90s or two on Friday.

Tils.

petemayhew

16-05-2007, 20:04

May Str 30s Target Achieved :)

I'm hoping to be going for a record attempt over the weekend. Just gonna stick to 30s and maybe a 90s or two on Friday.

Tils.

Congrats Tils!

Nice 30s! :D If you keep going at this rate you'll probably have Marie sweating! :p

Keep spinning

Pete

Tilnoom

18-05-2007, 12:22

Adrena1in

18-05-2007, 12:25

I was naughty. I did some speed spins this morning. :o Bad girl, but well done, you'll be hurdling 11k very soon. :)

MosterMarie

18-05-2007, 13:08

I was naughty. I did some speed spins this morning. :o

10872 - May target achieved :cool:

Gonna burn a few 90s runs tonight and then do a record attempt Saturday morning. I always seem to ball better in the mornings, hehe! I assume its because I've been effectively rested for several hours. 11k would be wonderful, but I'm more hopeful of 10.9k.

Its apparant now that my grip is going to be the thing holding me back - this morning I could feel the ball slowly turning in my hand as I went over 10.7k. Its probably only millimetres, but its enough to make me concience of it moving. Perhaps I should take the wrist strap off my Wii and attach it to the ball :D

Tils.
On your way to your 11 k in speed!!! I wonder what your 90s will give you tonight? If not new rec , aim for consistancy. I've been scoring 15 190-ish for along time after my rec of 15218. I think around 5-6 weeks. Don't remember the exact date. And suddenly- Wiiiiiiii!- jump to 15366 yesterday!

And yes... attach the strap :rolleyes: Sometimes the ball comes ALIVE...:p !

Hmm, but the fact that the ball is moving is maybe a bit lack of grip-strength but also at the same time... the ball maybe turns a bit but lets you know where it needs to be in your hand for being able to reach over 10.7? At least sometimes I let the ball decide the grip. Ahh, hard to explain but I hope you understand!

Adrena1in

18-05-2007, 13:18

Marie could be right there. You'll be making a certain motion with your hand, and that will determine the ideal position of the Powerball within your hand. It might be that it moves slightly to be in this ideal position.

However, a tiny bit of slippage will make a huge difference to your scores. I notice it mainly with the Metal. It's larger, and much more slippery than a Plastic. If it's really clean and my hands are completely clean and dry, I still can't score within about 300 or 400 revs than if I put grip-aid on my fingers, and then spin it. You really do want that Powerball locked in position.

Best thing really would be to make sure the Powerball is completely clean on the outside, and that the grip is secure, then wash your hands with soap and hot water. Grip will be great after that, and you'll see 11xxx flashing on the counter! ;)

One-Eye

18-05-2007, 13:48

Well done Tils and good luck for your 90s runs later.

11k will be winking at you very soon.

;):D

Tilnoom

18-05-2007, 20:45

Very good point. After heeding peoples advice previously my technique has changed on its own and my hand motion is much less obvious now. Ya know.... you start off doing it like you have a hula hoop attached to your wrist :rolleyes: but now its just itty bitty circles.

It does tend to 'slip' the same way. I shall keep an eye on it and see what happens. I wonder if its the position of my little finger - since my calluses have started forming, I've changed where my little finger sits (mainly because my little finger was jutting out at a very odd angle!). I'll experiment again with that finger position next week after my record bash.
I must admit I am gripping it a hell of a lot harder than I was when I started. To quote a poll I saw, its now being squished into a black hole.

Did my 90s mini session earlier and really went for it. I tend to judge my 90s/30s by sound pitch and I started off a tad higher than normal. Decided what the heck, go for the burn. My in laws have my daughter on Sunday so if my arms are fried I don't have to pick her up too much! Havin said that... shes a hell of a lot easier to carry now so powerballing has given me that at least!! Shes 26 months and 35lb... quite the dead weight when you try and carry her asleep!

Anyhoo, back on topic... and tonights 90s runs. My transfer technique from hand to hand has drastically improved recently and a run tonight I got it nearly right on each change. A combination of going for the burn and better transfers gave me a new record. One that obliterated my old one into little tiny pieces.

90s BH run new record - 12886. Hammering my old one by just shy of 1k! :eek: :eek:

Going to leave the ball alone tonight now and go for a record in the morning.

Tils.

Jez

18-05-2007, 21:12

90s BH run new record - 12886. Hammering my old one by just shy of 1k! :eek: :eek:

Going to leave the ball alone tonight now and go for a record in the morning.

Tils.

Eeeeeeeeeeek Tils

That is amazing and what a 90's score. Congratulations, there are no reasons why tomorrow morning you can't sail over that 11K, will watch your post. Top spinning - onwards and upwards;)

Keep spinning

Tilnoom

19-05-2007, 10:49

Can't put my finger on it but my arm just didn't feel right for a frenzy this morning. Managed a couple of 10.7ks but the ball is clunking - I *think* this is down to my technique rather than a fault with the ball. I'll take it apart tomorrow when my daughter isn't here just to double check though. I have a sneaky suspicion I just wasn't in the right mindset this morning and was trying too hard (hence the clunk).

We've got friends coming around tonight so I'll give it a spin then and see what happens.

RH was more sucessful though - 10142, new record :) I sustained it at that rev for a little while, but couldn't push it over. Typically.. it seems my weakness is grip in LH, strength in RH :rolleyes:

Tils.

Tilnoom

20-05-2007, 00:16

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/11001.jpg

You have no idea how unbelievably buzzing I am right now :D I actually dropped to my knees and cried, holding the powerball high in the air when I saw the score! (after pulling a face similar to this :eek: ) How sad am I? :p Hubby says I'm a crazy nutter :)

I really should only go for scores when I demonstrate it to others. Always seem to have a happy ending then.

Also did a new record LH 30s - 4890. Did a 90s BH 12.8k as well so that was good too! It could have been a 13k I reckon but I clipped the ball with my hand on transfer. I think I just had my first 'hot mode' moment :) So, so hyped up. Not gonna sleep well tonight!

Tils.

petemayhew

20-05-2007, 00:26

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/11001.jpg

Awesome Tils!

Your the 27th woman to ever reach 11K speed on powerball! Well Done! :eek::cool:

Installed

20-05-2007, 00:27

Wow that put tears in my eyes ;) .... Well done!

gothMJ

20-05-2007, 00:39

Congratulations Tils! :)
Keep it rising. ;)

Adrena1in

21-05-2007, 08:21

Well done...didn't I tell you that 11xxx would be winking at you soon?! ;)

You're getting towards the realm of "Video evidence required" now. And I'm sure people are looking forward to seeing your celebrations at the end of each record-breaking run. :D

One-Eye

21-05-2007, 09:30

Not much to say, but....................w00t!!

Well done Tils, awesome advancement on the enduro AND a milestone 11k speed score. :eek:

http://gb-uk.co.uk/forum/Smilies/thumbsup.gifhttp://gb-uk.co.uk/forum/Smilies/2vrolijk_08.gifhttp://gb-uk.co.uk/forum/Smilies/tekst-toppie.gif

....Havin said that... shes a hell of a lot easier to carry now so powerballing has given me that at least!! Shes 26 months and 35lb... quite the dead weight when you try and carry her asleep!......

Heh, don't think Powerballing can help me much there, my son is 7 and about the size of an 8/9 year old.

I had to carry him upstairs (asleep) for the first time in aaages on Saturday night taking all his weight on one arm so I could hold the bannister for stability.

Was doubly hard as we were at my girlfriend's house and it was two flights of stairs up to the attic bedroom.

Tilnoom

21-05-2007, 11:07

Just hoping my new mobile with snazzy camera is up to taking decent video footage. Theres no room in the PC room to hook up a webcam and powerball!!

Carrying a 7 year old? Rather you than me! Onica (my daughter) is gonna be a tall one too. Unfortunately mummy is 6ft tall and shes going to follow suit I think.

Is there an official point for the ladies to submit video evidence btw? Not that I mind submitting... just didn't want to subject you to my jiggling before it was absolutely necessary :)

Tils.

One-Eye

21-05-2007, 11:21

.....Is there an official point for the ladies to submit video evidence btw? Not that I mind submitting... just didn't want to subject you to my jiggling before it was absolutely necessary :)

Tils.

I'm sure people out there would much rather look at your 'jiggling' than mine.

* One-Eye remembers his topless sesh a short while back.....not pretty.....

Tilnoom

21-05-2007, 14:01

Haha! Baggy t-shirts for the win :)

Tils.

Jez

21-05-2007, 16:29

Tils

Congratulations on that score, nice score jump as well, looking forward to seeing those videos when you start moving on up. It is always nice to get some feedback on your technique especially when fellow ballers put your speed runs through the powerball analyser!!!;)

Keep spinning

Tilnoom

21-05-2007, 18:26

Although I'm happy with my 11k, I don't want speed to become my sole focus. My technique and strength need improvement for me to march after Marie and MJ :)

Decided this afternoon that I am gonna stick with endurance runs this week. Just as well. New 90s this afternoon - 13424 :)

Tils.

MosterMarie

21-05-2007, 19:02

You keep them recs coming, day after day! It's nice to follow your progress. You are jumping up the scoreboard very fast! Congratulations!:D

You will be close to me in no-time! But MJ is hard! I know! I have been trying for the 90s a long time now...;)

Installed

22-05-2007, 01:48

Thats great thinking ahead. Endurance will really pay off in the long run.

Tilnoom

22-05-2007, 10:19

...apart from one teeny speed this morning.. It was sat there ya know, saying "spin meeee. Spin meeee!"

So I did. 11040 - New LH record.

Endurance only for this week now woman! :o

Tils.

One-Eye

22-05-2007, 10:45

Heh, well done on new record.

Is difficult not to do speed runs 'just to see...'

;):D

Tilnoom

24-05-2007, 19:04

I have been good! Only doing endurance runs here and there. I can't dedicate a vast chunk of time in one go due to other priorities so I grab a few 30s/90s runs where I can. I've been consistant over the last couple of days, with 30s around the 4400 mark for LH and 90s around 13k. I'm still getting that pain in my right hand on and off. It fades faster than before so I guess the muscles are improving slowly. I *think* it may be because I hold the ball with the counter facing outward in my RH on 90s runs. I can't see a way to transfer it smoothly otherwise, hehe!

I do have a vid of my high 90s run, but its a 3gp file so I'm gonna try and convert it and upload asap. My technique looks horrible with my arm moving far too much for my liking - it doesn't feel like I move it that much but I obviously am!

Oooh, also! I managed to open my ball :D One hammer, fluffy towel and a tappity tap WHACK and voila, it opened :) Sounds a lot healthier than it did before so it must have been full of crap :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

24-05-2007, 20:36

Uploading to photobucket now. This may take some time...

Chug... chug... chug...

Tilnoom

24-05-2007, 23:45

Doesn't help that I was playing WoW as it was trying to upload, hehe.

http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/?action=view&current=Str13424.flv

All done. Excuse the stupid grin at the end.

*edit - Just realised the sound went cuckoo when I converted it. Grrrrr..... Both me and my daughter sound like chipmunks, haha!!

Anyone recommend a 3gp converter?

Tils.

One-Eye

25-05-2007, 08:44

Nice vid Tils, shame about the sound (anyone remember Ken Dodd & The Diddy Men? :p;))

You're doing really well, looking forward to reading about your next sesh. ;):)

PS - Come away from the dark side (WoW) and step into the light (CS:S)!! :p:D

Adrena1in

25-05-2007, 16:18

Anyone recommend a 3gp converter?
About to check the vid, (need to extract image for your Strength score), but I would recommend a program called "SUPER". I use it to convert MP4s and have used it for 3GPs. Converts all sorts. And it's completely FREE! :)

Nice score by the way. Oh, and forget CS:S...Unreal Tournament is where it's at these days! (You can turn the motion bob off if you want!) ;)

GlennS

25-05-2007, 16:33

Nice scores Tils, keep it up :)

Will have to watch the video when I get home after seeing those comments about chipmunks... :p

Nice score by the way. Oh, and forget CS:S...Unreal Tournament is where it's at these days! (You can turn the motion bob off if you want!) ;)

As for the above quote by Adrena1in, I have to agree with One-Eye, CS:S is the way to go

PS - Adrena1in, haven't noticed you on the server that I PM'ed you about a while ago?? You not up for it yet??

Tilnoom

30-05-2007, 23:28

Nothing new to report - been getting close on my 90s run (got a 134xx today) but no new records. Had a rest day yesterday but my right hand is still hurting immediately after a run. Gonna have to readjust my grip on my right hand I think. It even hurt doing the bloody hoovering yesterday :confused:

Gonna give a record run a shot on the weekend and then hopefully - in a weird kinda way - I'll be out of action for a while. I'm due for surgery on my back next Thursday so I can finally be fixed (*cheer!*). My nerve root block has been wearing off over this week so in a fair bit of pain on and off :( I expect if I mention powerballing to my doctor/surgeon they are just gonna go "huh?" at me, so I best leave the spherical wonder alone once I'm all sliced and diced. Kinda hoping to be back in action (no pun intended) and record breaking though in 6 weeks or so, but I guess it all depends on recovery time.

For those of you familiar with MRI scans, heres me :D

See the curly black bit at the bottom? That shouldn't be there The disc above it isn't looking too great either - they should be nice and white like the ones above it. :) Thats me sideways.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Image066.jpg

And on this one, the black/grey blob centre of your screen shouldn't be sticking out like that. Should be nice and round instead of looking like a mushroom. You are looking at the curly wurly disc sliced horizontally.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Image063.jpg

I'll be having a discectomy of the L5/S1 disc (remove excess disc, laser disc shut, sew me up!), which will hopefully then stop the sciatica and I really, really, really hope I'll get the feeling back into the back of my right leg and foot, but I'm not holding my breath for that. Not bad for a 26 year old, heh :)

But hey, they could cancel on me again. Already been cancelled once already!

Tils.

LTLFTC

31-05-2007, 03:00

Dam I thought I was doing it hard with sore hands and arms I feel like a big wuss. Hope it all goes well and your back into it soon:)

Adrena1in

31-05-2007, 08:09

Blimey Tils, how long have you been suffering with that back pain? Do you know what caused it? You perhaps wouldn't think that using a Powerball would affect your back, but I'm sure it does, so you lay off the little sphere for a while and hope the recovery goes well.

Tim.

One-Eye

31-05-2007, 09:44

Hope everything goes well with your surgery and you get back spinning soon.

;):)

Tilnoom

01-06-2007, 19:23

I had back pain all through my teens (I hit 6ft before I was 14) but it was always put down to growing pains - I shake my virtual fist at you crappy doctors! In hindsight, I believe it was the disc repeatedly slipping.

The straw that broke the camel's back though (hehe, geddit? :) ) was having my daughter. She weighed in at 11lb 10 1/2 ozs (5.280kg) and was 13 days early. I reckon she'd have hit 14lb if I'd gone to term. I think my back just said a hearty "WTF?!" and decided it had had enough. Then the constant bending up and down looking after her just did it in over time.

This time though, I've been iffy since July last year. My right leg kept going tingly while on holiday and it just kinda progressed from there. Doctors were super crap and I ended up having an MRI privately to find out what was wrong. I've been waiting for surgery since then. The world keeps spinning though, so I gotta keep going. Unfortunately in my line of work (mummy!) I don't get a call in sick option :)

Powerballing is one of those calculated risks I take (like going ten pin bowling with my niece and nephew today!). I'm quite restricted in what I can and cannot do and for the moment... I can powerball so to take a nemo quote and twist it...

Just keep spinning... just keep spinning... just keep spinning... :D

Tils.

Installed

02-06-2007, 01:31

Ouch... good luck with your surgery.

Hahaha I was like, what the friggin heck is going on! Yeah it does sound like chimpmunks.:p Nice record anyway.

Two of my best friends play WoW a ton, I've never played it though. Only MMORPG I have played is Runescape. :rolleyes:

Tilnoom

02-06-2007, 12:51

*insert dancing around the kitchen smilie here*

11162.

*insert dancing around the kitchen smilie again here*

One-Eye

02-06-2007, 15:06

Congrats Tils, nice one.

;):D

Installed

02-06-2007, 16:22

I don't think I've ever seen that particular smilie... :p Nice score. :D

Tilnoom

04-06-2007, 11:28

So very annoyed wit myself. Did a 90 run last night that went horribly wrong. The ball transfered into my right hand wrong, with my two smaller fingers completely around the side of the ball. I continued because the pitch sounded good (stupid woman!) and in the end it was a 12.8k but my hand really hurt after. Its still hurting now and I'm kicking myself because I wanted a record run Wednesday morning before I'm admitted. Its the same place as before but nothing seems to be relieving it (popped some of my pills for my back so that should ease it a bit anyway).

The pursuit of records is paved with danger for my right hand. I can see it heh.

Hoping its at least pain free by Wednesday, but I really doubt it :(

Oh and while I remember. I'm not sure if I have a problem with my counter or not. After a record run, I stop the ball and clear the score. The screen says 0 with the lightening symbol so I start her up again, do a run and the previous high score comes up a flashing. I know its not me doing the exact same score because usually when I do this my hubby has had a go first, so its his score that pops up on my run... and he's hitting around 12k, hehe. Anything I'm doing wrong?

Tils.

Adrena1in

04-06-2007, 13:36

Never mind Tils, but I know what it's like when you're midway through a 90s run and things don't seem quite right, but you want to carry on rather than start again. If something goes wrong in the first 30s for me I stop and start again.

As for your issue with the counter, I think this is a known "feature". I certainly know that spinning the Powerball up, stopping it, then spinning it again, it will always automatically first show the previous score. So let's say you spin 10,000, then let it stop and it shows 11182. Flick-start it again with your finger and it'll show 10,000 straight away. However, I wasn't aware this happened even after pressing ON/CLR to clear the score...I thought it then reset completely.

I tend to always just press ON/CLR while I'm spinning.

If you want to make sure the score is cleared, press FCN four times, then press ON/CLR to remove the score, which is will do properly.

Tim.

Tilnoom

04-06-2007, 13:50

If you want to make sure the score is cleared, press FCN four times, then press ON/CLR to remove the score, which is will do properly.

Ahhh such a simple fix. Cheers mate :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

08-06-2007, 21:30

I'm back, I'm very sore, but I'm on the mend :)

Had my op Thursday morning but didn't react too well to the anestetic so post op I was vomiting a fair bit. My blood pressure was low-ish too so I have a feeling that was contributing somewhat as well. Everything went well, surgeon said he removed a large chunk of the disc, so just gotta pray I don't get a relapse now.

Came home this afternoon and I'm tres sleepy. Just logging onto the PC now to update my various groups of friends with how I am.

Be back powerballing soon :)

Tils.

One-Eye

10-06-2007, 12:37

Glad all seems to have gone well with your op.

Looking forward to new high scores from you once you're fully recovered.

;):)

Installed

10-06-2007, 19:49

Good to hear you made it. :) Sounds like some tough side effects though.

Tilnoom

11-06-2007, 16:54

Thanks for your words :)

Its been tough not picking up the ball. Also tough knowing I'm gonna have to restart from scratch too - I can see myself getting frustrated once I pick it back up!

Forgot to say as well, before I went in for the op I managed to get an 11k on video. I've not transfered it to the PC yet but it was 11080ish I think.

Cheers,

Tils.

Tilnoom

12-06-2007, 12:44

Finally downloaded that SUPER converter thingy but its putting the sound out of sync with the video.

11082 Speed Run (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/?action=view&current=11082video.flv) - Yeah, I know you cant see the score too well heh (doesn't help that it cuts the last 2 seconds off where I get a better view! Any thoughts on what to do about the sound tho? Its perfectly alright in 3gp mode.... so can I just submit future stuff as 3gp or do I have to convert it?

Tils.

Adrena1in

12-06-2007, 12:50

Finally downloaded that SUPER converter thingy but its putting the sound out of sync with the video.That happens to me sometimes when I convert files to WMVs. I usually use it to convert to MOVs, as the main reason I use it is to be able to extract an image from the video, and I can do that with MOVs using QuickTime. I don't know (yet) how to get round the speeded up sound thing. Could try fiddling with the settings.

However, if your Photobucket thing accepts 3gp then that's fine I suppose, just go with that.

P.S. After watching the video, I've never had SUPER put the sound out of sync quite like that. If the sound goes wrong for me it speeds it up to 2x normal, or cuts it out completely, or makes it go all crackledy.

Installed

13-06-2007, 03:45

I use this: http://www.radgametools.com/bnkdown.htm

Tilnoom

18-06-2007, 23:44

Thanks Installed, I'll give that one a go once I have a new vid to submit.

The scar on my back is pathetically small and my daughter is suitably unimpressed that mummy still cannot pick her up and carry her. I do have to show her the scar though as proof that mummy does indeed still have a baddy back :rolleyes:

Been picking up the ball on and off. 30s around 4.3k LH and 3.9k RH and speed runs around 10.3-10.5k today. Theres something very wrong with my RH grip but I really can't see how I'm holding the ball differently than my LH. Maybe I'll have to borrow my brothers and do a mini dual run to see the difference. Once the ball is around 8-9k its like a gradual build up of pain in the same spot as before. Nothing major, but irritating if it sticks around.

I'm trying not to push myself too hard as unfortunately I'm not convinced the surgery has worked, :( but only time will tell. I'm now two weeks post op, so intend to up the ball usage slowly now and make an assault on the scoreboards next month.

I want a new 90s run record at least by the end of July :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

11-08-2007, 13:02

I'm baaaaaack!

Finally saw my consultant last week and I am now as fixed as I'm gonna get without improving my general fitness and wellbeing. I still have no feeling in the majority of my right leg and every other day it does get quite painful, but its a massive improvement on my pre-op agony.

I've been trying to get myself back up to speed but my endurance runs seem to have taken a bit of a kicking as I've barely picked up the ball over the last month. LH 30s around the 4.4k mark and RHs around 3.5k my 90s were just hideous so I won't even mention that one. :o

I did however cold run two new speed records this morning :D After cleaning the kitchen my hands were dry as a bone so my grip was much better than usual. I just nailed the technique (ya know, when you have it spot on and you've no idea why!) and so we have 10537 RH and 11204 LH :)

Now to get that new 90s I wanted months ago, hehe :D

Tils.

Tilnoom

16-10-2007, 13:28

I've had nothing to report for a while, but I am now firmly back on the scoreboard bandwagon!

Str 90s: 13486 (+61)
LH: 11314 (+110)
RH: 10617 (+80)

:D :D :D

Tils.

Adrena1in

16-10-2007, 13:34

Nice to see you back after a couple of months' silence. ;)

Tstering

16-10-2007, 16:12

Great to see you back and improving again.

Tilnoom

22-10-2007, 19:52

The house is a mess (we move next weekend), tea is cooking, you have a space of about 2 square metres.... whaddayado? Ball :)

LH - 11354 (+40) - Vid (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=11354Video.flv) - but its really dark for some reason so you can't see the scores! Waa!
RH - 10828 (+211!) - Nailed the grip :D

Didn't have time for a proper 90s attempt as the pasta was cooked, hehe!

Comedy moment in the middle of powerballing. My 11354 vid has my daughter requesting a biscuit, me opening tub and giving said biscuit, whilst ball is still spinning. I then complete my run. To top it off, I swore at the end so it probably can't get linked on the scoreboard. Classy bird, eh? :D Bit annoyed that the counter isn't particularly visable at the beginning tho :( Stupid crappy camera phone.

Onwards!

Tils.

LTLFTC

23-10-2007, 02:30

Nice improvements there. I have always said a womens place is in the kitchen so what do you expect. Kidding really:p:p. I'm gonna get shot down for that one.

I often have videos where the kids are coming in half way. The worst ones are the 90's runs you go from really focused to trying to answer questions and just loose it

Tilnoom

23-10-2007, 09:39

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please, please, pleeeeease tell me this isn't a counter error!!!! :) :) :)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/11604.jpg

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LTLFTC

23-10-2007, 09:47

Nice work, keep this up and 12k will be flashing in no time, think fast thoughts:D

Tilnoom

23-10-2007, 09:50

Thinking speedy happy thoughts... thinking speedy happy thoughts... while reaching for a saucepan to bop you upside the head for that kitchen comment... thinking speedy happy thoughts! :D

Zoom zoom!

LTLFTC

23-10-2007, 09:56

I've found something recently that helps. You know when you ride a bike and your feet are strapped in you can push and pull for each revolution of the peddles. Think of doing that as you spin the ball. Think push pull really fast

ronasor

23-10-2007, 10:53

Congrats for all your achivements :D
keep spinnin up... don't let us down ;) .
Hope youll break the 12k in your upcoming sessions...

Good Luck,

Ron

xaverr

23-10-2007, 22:28

Hey, congrats!!, that's a fantastic record for a lady..., indeed you make higher score than my big brother...,lol :p

Regards ;)

Tilnoom

31-10-2007, 01:53

Gnaaaaaargh!!!!! Agonisingly close to my star! :( :( :( Then someone blips me a day before the end of the month. Gutted :(

xaverr

31-10-2007, 03:20

lol, hehe you need to wait until the end, and then send the picture:D , is like a Auction;) :p

Regards!

Tilnoom

01-11-2007, 10:50

New month, new star chasing. Competitive? Moi? Noooo! No leaderboard improvement, but a score record none the less :)

11647 LH (+43)
10919 RH (+91)

Adrena1in

01-11-2007, 11:32

Well done Tils, good luck for this month. I think you'll need more though...I'm sure Teresa will be gunning for more, so you'll need 12.3k at least I reckon. You can do it though. You say your records are sometimes just cold-runs. Do a cold-run, then an Ultimate Powerball Challenge to warm-up, and I'll bet you a Neon Powerball you can then do over 12k within the session! ;)

EDIT: By the way, your video link says it's Private! :(

Tilnoom

01-11-2007, 11:55

Hmm bugger. Just had a squizz at the settings and have put a password on it - try using 'powerball'. Failing that, want me to email you the file? Also, when you listen to the sound... can you hear a clunk/tick? I haven't the faintest idea what it is and it doesn't seem to be impeeding my scores. Just wondering if its being a grumpy ball from us moving house and falling out of its box or whether I need to slap someone for damaging it.

Yup, most of my recs are cold runs. First run this morning was 11.3, 11.4, then 11.6 (record), then a few 11.3s again. Its nice to be consistantly hitting 11.3+ now though.

I would dearly love to break 12k by the end of the year and 14k on 90s runs, so I guess I'll just have to aim for that for now :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

01-11-2007, 12:11

Okies, just looked at the UPC, heh! I think my arm is gonna be complaining somewhat later!! My initial target is gonna be 35k.

Do you just keep rinsing and repeating or train for 10 mins a day then put it down?

Tils.

Adrena1in

01-11-2007, 12:27

Yup, most of my recs are cold runs. First run this morning was 11.3, 11.4, then 11.6...I would dearly love to break 12k by the end of the year.
In all honesty, if you're doing those scores straight away, I would expect you to be hitting over 12k easily right NOW after a proper warmup. I can add roughly 800 to 1200 rpm to my cold run scores when I'm warmed.

Next time, do a few cold runs, then a UPC, (really trying to keep your hand as still as you can), then wait 2 or 3 minutes and then go for some more speed runs. I predict 12.2k at least.

And thanks, that password worked. Does sound like the Powerball's taken a knock and has a slight dent in one or both of the tracks. If it feels okay then it's probably just minor...I've had that happen to me before as well.

Tilnoom

01-11-2007, 12:43

Thanks mate. Just did my first UPC, but the post speed scores were on par with normal. As suspected, my arm is complaining, hehe!

Anyhoo...

4500+8116+10256+10652= 33,524. Not bad for a first effort :)

ESL

01-11-2007, 19:11

Congrats for your records Tilnoom:D I just realised you're a woman:eek: Very nice scores!:D My mum can't even get 9k:o :D

dcash10181

01-11-2007, 19:24

Great score, Tilnoom! :)

You are well on your way to the top! Keep up the practice.

Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash

The Force

01-11-2007, 21:28

Tilnoon an online gamer? :-) Interesting....I used to be an online-gamer too. Played mainly Counter-strike 1.6 and a bit Counter-strike Source. Anyway...no more time for all that I am affraid.

Regards,

The Force
P.S. Congrats with your impressively progressing scores. Indeed, I think when you would do some serious warm up, you'll easily break 12k.

Installed

01-11-2007, 23:31

Tilnoon an online gamer? :-) Interesting....I used to be an online-gamer too. Played mainly Counter-strike 1.6 and a bit Counter-strike Source. Anyway...no more time for all that I am afraid.
I would have to say the same. Unfortunately, I've had to remove "PC Gaming" from my practiced sports list as of late.

Nice progress Tilnoom! Its good to see some ladies on here with such enthusiasm. :)

Tilnoom

01-11-2007, 23:50

My UPC run(s) earlier took their toll and I've got a blister in the usual place. Gonna have to leave the ball alone for a few days now. I seem to have two very tight ligaments between my thumb and first finger. The edge of the counter just happens to sit bang on one of these and voila, blister-tastic.

Did get a 10937 wth RH tho (+18) ;)

Alas my gaming is restricted to WoW only nowadays. PC isn't capable of running anything more graphical and to upgrade mine, means we gotta upgrade hubby's PC as well.

With regards to warming up, do you guys do UPC, wait a few mins then Speed run it? Then rinse and repeat a couple of times or just cycle through it once? I'd imagine after 3 runs through your arm has detatched itself and crawled off to bed by itself.

Tils.

Adrena1in

02-11-2007, 08:34

My UPC run(s) earlier took their toll and I've got a blister in the usual place.

With regards to warming up, do you guys do UPC, wait a few mins then Speed run it?

Oops, sorry about that! :o

After a UPC warmup I go into my speed run session, with perhaps a 30s one-hand run here and there, and sometimes a 90s run. Mostly speed though, alternating between Plastic and Metal. I don't do any more UPCs. :)

Tilnoom

02-11-2007, 11:56

Pffft not your fault. I've been lax with the endurance runs recently, so my hands were starting to return to their former womanly state. Well on their way to looking rough as hell again :D

Thanks for the info too - really hoping to do 12k this year now. Will probably be easier, or rther more comfortable, when I have more than a 2 metre square to stand in as well (still surrounded by boxes from moving house!).

Tils.

Tilnoom

04-11-2007, 21:55

Today marked my first proper UPC warm up and session. Not a bad run, bit dissapointed with overall performance in LH.

Session bests:

UPC LH: 4343+7629+11016+11127= 34109 - New record (+585)
UPC RH: 4176+6778+9628+9929=30511 - New record (+56)
LH 11683 - New record (+36)
RH - 11010 - New record (+73)

Average speed runs with LH in the 11.3k range, with the odd few a touch higher.

Will do my cold runs in the morning and see if the overnight rest has done any good.

Tils.

The Force

04-11-2007, 22:36

Armitage

04-11-2007, 22:38

Proper warming, resting, lots of endurance = new records :D

Does work for my left hand but not for my right :rolleyes::D

GL keep it up

Tilnoom

08-11-2007, 16:34

Couple of cold run 90s cos I had 5 minutes to burn off some agression. 13534 (+49).

Really annoyed as the vid I took looked fine when I took it, but is now looking blurry when I show the scores :mad: Its not a leaderboard improvement though so I won't bother uploading.

Tils.

ESL

08-11-2007, 16:44

Every improvement is good.Congrats:D

Tilnoom

11-11-2007, 13:00

New UPC RH record:

3896
6868
9805
10262
-----
30831 (+320)

Also sussed why my video was a bit dodgy - I had somehow turned a setting for outdoor on :confused: Hopefully future scores will be clearer.

Tils.

Tilnoom

11-11-2007, 16:51

I have found the optimum position for the camera in the kitchen now, so hopefully all focusing problems will be fixed. :D

Just done my session for today - I was supposed to do it Thursday but I've had a headcold / bug thing going around so haven't really been up to it.

Started out with a 33.1k LH UPC. Should have pushed harder on the 30s run (only 3.8). Speed runs started with their usual 11.3k range, couple of 11.4k, one 11.5k and finally a couple of 11.6ks. Highest score 11670 which was 13rpm short of record. Unfortunately, they then started dropping off again and back down to 11.3k so I stopped to rest the hand.

I've noticed that the angle of my arm is having an effect on the score. If I lower the ball and do it like most people, I hit 11.3. If I raise it to chest level with a bent elbow... it ups. No idea why, but I suppose I am using different muscles at the moment.

Took my ball apart this morning too and gave it a good clean. There was a ton of crap in there and it sounds a lot smoother now. Gonna rest the left arm for a few days now and try to do a full session again Tuesday.

Tils.

Tilnoom

14-11-2007, 00:32

Today I washed the rubber band for the first time. It also saw my cold scores hit 11.6k consistantly :) I was also in good form, probably boosted mentally by the nice grippy grip :)

I did my LH UPC first off and got *drum roll purlease!*

4284
8346
11214
11486
-----
35330 - New record! (+1221) 2007 Target reached for UPC LH! :D :D
I didn't push particularly hard on the 30s run and was bloody surprised to see 4284 looking at me. Overall, I'm happy with the balance through a UPC on my left now.

Speed runs then consistantly 11.5k-11.6k. Quickly developed two blisters on the little finger. I was desperate to get an 11.7k but it didn't want to come. So moving on....

UPC RH
4155 (just shy of 30s RH record)
7254
10047
9880
-----
31286 - New record! (+455) 1214 to go to target :)

I didn't have time to do proper runs on the RH so switched back to LH as I felt 11.7k was possible. Again, even with two plasters on the finger, consistant 11.4-11.6k runs, but no 11.7k+

I honestly don't know what I am lacking in speed... I have adjusted technique the best I can, my grip is now at its best with a nice clean grippy band and I cleaned my ball thoroughly on the weekend just gone. Nothing seems particularly amiss, so I am hoping through practice that my technique will evolve on its own accord and the speed adjust accordingly.

Onwards we go!

Tils.

The Force

14-11-2007, 09:22

Just a small advice from me.

1) Buy a 350Hz
2) Start practising 350Hz
3) After a couple of runs try your 250Hz
4) You'll be surprised ;) ;)

Regards,

The Force

Tilnoom

14-11-2007, 18:11

Its on my Christmas list :) Unfortunatley there is no way we can afford/I can justify spending £70 on myself... so everyone is being told to give me money so I can buy one, hehe!

Tils.

Tilnoom

14-11-2007, 19:56

Did a quick endurance run whilst the pasta was cooking for tea.

RH 30s = 4605 (+410)
LH 30s was close to record
BH 90s = 13834 (+300)

Thats all records except 30s LH broken this month. Woo! My right hand seems to favour endurance, but my left speed. Odd, but then so am I :D

Onwards we go :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

14-11-2007, 20:39

13834 Video (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=Str13834.flv)

Everyones a critic video (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=OnicaPB.flv)

If it asks you for a password, type powerball.

Tils.

LTLFTC

15-11-2007, 01:55

Everyones a critic video (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=OnicaPB.flv)Tils.

That's so cute, kids are great aren't they.

Tilnoom

04-12-2007, 16:59

My new rotor is on its way to me *hurray!* Should be back up and scoring again soon :)

Tils.

jihmmie

04-12-2007, 18:18

hahaha! Starting them off young aren't you Tilly?

xaverr

04-12-2007, 18:43

Heheh, she is so cute with her toy...:) :p

Adrena1in

05-12-2007, 10:00

Hehehe, a new potential Ladies World Powerball Champion?! :D :)

Tilnoom

20-12-2007, 14:12

Still breaking the ball in so no new news to report :)

Not wishing to sound materialistic, but I've PMd Enda twice asking when I am likely to get my monthly winning neon in the post but I'm not had a reply. Any other winners care to share how long it took them to get theirs?

Cheers,

Tils.

Tstering

20-12-2007, 14:19

I think it took about 3 weeks for me to get my monthly winners prize.

Tilnoom

27-12-2007, 01:54

Got the Metal for Chimbo ^^

Also informed my brother that his old neon is proper broken (all 4 fins cracked!) and it needs replacing. Repair form to be completed asap by him!

So, had a blast with my Pro and his (broken) neon for my first dual score of.... 10384+10038=20422 which puts me way, way down there in 95th on the Dual Scoreboard :D

And so the metal. Ooooh how did I ever ball before! Its so loverly... and shiny... and spinny and quiet and lovely and.. well, you get the point. Xmas Day I got a 8.9k out of it. Showing it off today I got a 9171, which slots me nicely into 8th on the Ladies Metal Scoreboard.

My little Amber is still being run in at the moment so no new Pro scores for the moment. Can't wait to see what my scores do once shes all broken in nicely and my left hand is back on form :) :)

Will submit scores once I can find my phone cable :D

Tils.

Tstering

27-12-2007, 11:37

Really nice scores there Tilly. Rememebr to have a video of your metal runs so we can approve them.

I'm sure the metal will really help with your plastic scores aswell now.

Tilnoom

27-12-2007, 14:56

Nailed a 9181 (+10) on Metal earlier with my little finger all blistered and plastered up. I'm confident of hitting 9250 as soon as the blister is healed.

Uploading scores now for submission :)

Tils.

petemayhew

27-12-2007, 14:59

Well done Tils. :)

I really think you can get 12k plastic soon and maybe even 10k metal to boot.
2008 will be a good year for Tilnoom! Fear her as she takes the Ladies leagues by storm! :D

Tilnoom

02-01-2008, 18:29

9240 (+59) on my 3rd cold run on the metal, complete with interuption from my daughter asking for a cuddle :rolleyes: Have pic and vid but its not an improvement in ranking so I'll hold off submitting for now - plenty of January left for further improvement! You know me... Mrs Competitive!!

I am, however, getting increasingly frustrated with my Pro. I am failing to even break 11k at the moment, usually getting around 10.5-7k cold. I'd normally expect to have 11.1-3k ish on a few cold runs but I'm not sure what the problem is. Could be the ball still not worn in properly. Could be I'm on a cold spell. Maybe even my technique has adjusted to the metal. Either way, its having a detrimental effect on my focus with the Pro and also making the metal a more appealling ball to spin at the moment.

Onwards we go!

Tils.

ESL

02-01-2008, 19:34

Nice metal score Tils:) I also had some problems with my regular balls when i first spun my metal though after a while practising i managed to increase my scores a bit and all these thanks to the "Shiny one":D ;)

Tilnoom

05-01-2008, 11:48

Its good to know someone else experiences something similar - thanks ESL :)
My freebie arrived today (thanks Enda + team!) so hubby is happy he can have his own ball and keep his mits off mine now! Won't take him very long to run it in for me for dual runs either :D

I think I may continue with UPC's and general steady spins with my Pro this month and concentrate on Metal for scores. In an ideal world I'd love to break 9500 this month but I think 9350 would be more realistic :)

Tils.

Tilnoom

05-01-2008, 14:33

Nothing like your husband spinning his new ball up to make yuo do your plastic properly. Also did a dual run cold. New record! 10724 + 10475 = 21199 (+777)

UPC LH 31843
UPC RH 31299 - New Record (+13!)

Followed by a ton of speed runs and a return to 11k+ form :) :) :)

LH *** RH
11135
10578 10637
10932 10401
10953 10230
11267 10804
11102 10764
11045 10528
11190 10623
11328 11088 - NEW RECORD! (+78)
11238 10281
11092 10772
11236 10839
11375 (session high) 10289
10867 10581
10962

Session End.

Thoroughly pleased with myself. It appears my lack of 11k form was down to two things. The first being the ball position in my hand. It had rotated somewhat and was more comfortable in the hand, but not optimal for my technique. Secondly, I had recently adopted the 'rev it up with RH then pas to LH for speed' strategy. This had inadvertantly fried my entire technique, so a speed run entirely on one hand is the way to do it for me it seems.

Tils.

ESL

05-01-2008, 16:26

Very nice session Tilnoom:) Back to 11k again;) Congrats for your new records;) I think UPCs really work when you can't impove at speed :D (They once helped me too;) )
I also find it easier to get higher scores with just one hand, i dunno why but it seems that i get a better grip and i'm more focused ;)

Jez

05-01-2008, 19:11

Tils

Great session there and big congratulations on the 11+K score, definitely more to come;) can't wait!!!

Keep spinning

Tilnoom

07-01-2008, 00:13

I haven't done any 90s runs for quite some time so knocked a couple out earlier as a warm up and came within 200 rpm of record, so was quite happy with that.

In an ideal world I'd love to break 9500 this month but I think 9350 would be more realistic

Mid session a friend pops out into the kitchen (where I do my runs) and I didn't start the camera. I really wish I had because I nailed a LH 9513 (+273) on my metal :D, promptly followed by a 9042 (+307) with RH. I'll just have to catch it on camera next time :(

Onwards!

Tils.

ESL

07-01-2008, 08:02

VERY nice Tils:) Heading for 10k already.;) :D

Tilnoom

12-01-2008, 22:03

Had a mini endurance session today, didn't do any speed runs apart from a couple of low 9ks on Metal.

New BH 90s - 13866 (+32). Bit annoyed if I'm honest cos I stopped a few seconds early. Could I have gotten 14k? Quite possibly. :mad:

Did some 30s then with LH maxing around 4.6k but RH put a storming 4861 in (+256). My right hand is again favouring endurance over speed lately, so I'm just gonna go with the flow.

Tils.

ESL

13-01-2008, 17:37

Good session there Tils:D Though try and mix up endurance and speed together;) :)

Tilnoom

21-01-2008, 23:30

First session in a week! I've just started a new exercise routine involving Aquaerobics and a normal Aerobics workout.Having just got back from Aqua, I decided to do a session and I'm mighty glad I did too!

Started with UPC:
UPC LH 4322 + 7075 + 10005 + 11001 = 32403
UPC RH 3916 + 7326 + 9945 + 10861 = 32048 New Record! (+749) Breaking 32.5k RH is a reality in the near future I feel.

And onto the speed runs, alternating LH/RH again:

LH ......... RH
11491 ... 11154 New Record! (+66)
11109 ... 11143
11329 ... 11006
10861 ... 10538
11378 ... 10941
11427 ... 10894
10994 ... 10819
11109 ... 10829

and onto Metal:
LH ......... RH
9422 ..... 9182 New Record! (+140)
9684 ..... 8925 New Record! (+171)
9679 ..... 8925
9437 ..... 8696
9420 ..... 8856

...and then the batteries on my phone died :) All in all, very pleased. Speed on 250 LH is still lacking and I'm not sure why. One thing for sure though is that the metal feels a lot more suited to my hands. I suppose thats what I get for enormous not-very-ladylike grabbers, hehe!

Onwards!

Tils.

Tilnoom

21-01-2008, 23:56

Excuse the language. I got a little excited :o

Vid Link - Metal 9684 (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=M9684-1.flv)

jihmmie

22-01-2008, 10:13

Excuse the language. I got a little excited :o

Vid Link - Metal 9684 (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=M9684-1.flv)

Wow Tilly, I didn't expect you to go potty mouthing on Camera. Don't let your little one catch you "Getting a new Record" or she might start to follow in your "excitement":D

Tilnoom

22-01-2008, 11:09

:o:o

I'm pretty good at keeping my mouth under wraps, especially when shes around :) She does come out with a hilarous "oh my gaaaawd!" though and I'm not sure where thats come from, hehe!

Tils.

ESL

22-01-2008, 17:57

Hehe:D Nice score Tils:) Even closer to 10k;)

Tilnoom

27-01-2008, 20:35

Quick note because my pasta is cooking.
90s new record 14074 (+208) Top 5 yeah baby! (and I didn't swear this time :p )

Tils.

ESL

27-01-2008, 20:39

Excellent Tils!:D Now for 14.5k ;)

Tilnoom

04-02-2008, 12:21

Nothing like a bit of healthy competition to get the confidence going.

Enda announces Women's 30s coming soon. I get within 11rpm of my LH 30s record with 4879 (the closest I've been in months) and get a new RH of 4939 (+78).

Thoroughly pleased with myself and I really think 5k is obtainable in the very near future. Span out an 11.5k LH immediately after, so going to try a session tonight and see what I come up with. Consistant 11.5ks would be very, very nice :)

Tils.

petemayhew

04-02-2008, 18:59

Nice to see a new ladies section and I'm sure so many more women will be interested with powerball now there's its own little section. ;)

Nice 30s Tils. :)

I think you can do 5k next session...just focus a little. :rolleyes:

Tilnoom

05-02-2008, 21:50

I think you can do 5k next session...just focus a little. :rolleyes:

30s RH 5016 (+77) to be exact :)
30s LH 4946 (+56) new record also. 8 months to break that one!!!

Session went well, with the vast majority of speed runs for LH 11.4k+ so slowly getting back to peak performance. Best run was mid session and was my only 11.5k - 11562.

A few spins on the metal at the end brought me to 9.4k and a dual pro run brought me 21179 - 20 short of record. By then it was time to put my daughter to bed and that was the end of that.

My hands are a bit sore now I must admit, so going to lay off the balls for a couple of days.

Tils.

Hawky89

05-02-2008, 22:18

Nice going Tils, you'll be leading the 30s leader board in no time (when its up) ;)

Good luck with a new speed record :)

Hawky

ESL

06-02-2008, 19:40

Good scores Tils!:D Bet a new record will come soon;)Keep it up!:D

Tilnoom

16-02-2008, 14:38

Started a run last night but had visitors arrive so had to stop - just as well cos after my warm up my speed scores were absolutely shot!

Cleaned the ball out and it seemed better, so will see what the next session brings - I had a horrible feeling I'd bust a rotor again but thankfully, its not the case.

Warm up was 30s run on each hand this time instead of my usual 90s.

5122 LH - New Record! (+176)
4973 RH

Video'd the run too and managed to take a decent piccie before the screen poofed. Not long to go until Race for Life training begins :)

Tils.

petemayhew

16-02-2008, 14:43

Nice to hear Tils.

Work on your technique and you can pass 12k with ease. I'm sure of it...hehe :D

Good luck on your race for Life training! :)

ESL

16-02-2008, 18:31

Good scores Tils:) Be optimistic and you'll break ur record!;):D

Installed

16-02-2008, 19:04

Very nice!! I'm sure all this 30s training will help with speed scores in the long run. Good luck training for Race for Life! :)

Tilnoom

07-03-2008, 20:10

EEP! Long time no update. Been working endurance for the Race and not going for speed recently. Heres my training record to date:

Mon 18 Feb - 2km - 12 minutes - 93,400 revs (7783 rpm average)
Mon 25 Feb - 2km - 18 minutes - 123,400 revs (6855 rpm average) (friends pace)
Thu 28 Feb - 2km - 14 minutes - 97,700 revs (6978 rpm average)
Mon 3 Mar - 2km - 18 minutes - 130,800 revs (7266 rpm average) (friends pace)
Thu 6 Mar - 3km - 20 minutes - 165,000 revs (8250 rpm average)

My target is 5k in 30 mins and 250,000 revs (8333 rpm average).

Tils.

petemayhew

08-03-2008, 14:09

Maybe after one of these running session you could try speed, but you may be a little tired! ;)

Your target seems realistic but is not by all means easy...I'm sure you will make it training regulaly like that.

Keep it up. :)

ESL

08-03-2008, 14:42

Nice sessions there Tils;):D
Surely after that much endurance your speed should be improved! As, Pete said, try a speed run and you might be surprised with the score:D;)

Tilnoom

08-03-2008, 22:07

So, did a proper session tonight as daughter was engrossed on the computer.

33.6k UPC LH followed by a RH....

3930 (absolute pants 30s!)
7472
10392
10921
-----
32715 RH UPC Record! (+667)

So far so good. Then my speed scores absolutely went to pot. 11.1k max LH and broke 11k once with RH. I even reversed my LH and apart from feeling very bizarre, that didn't prompt any improvement.

Metal scores were scarily consistant, LH producing 9254, 9252, 9299, 9295 :eek: although right couldn't get over 9k :(

Ended on a couple of dual runs (bear in mind LH wouldn't go over 11.1k prior...) and the second run gives me:

11323 + 11092 = 22415. New Dual Record! (+1216) :eek::eek: which frighteningly puts me as Ladies number 2 in the dual league (assuming it will eventually get split).

So started on a high, crappy middle and ended on a high. Go me!

Tils.

Adrena1in

08-03-2008, 22:55

Well done Tils, everyone has their ups and downs...just be glad you got a few great records there!! Especially the Dual-Hand one!! :eek:

Installed

09-03-2008, 05:17

Good to hear from you Tils! Looks like you had a fun session. :D

ESL

09-03-2008, 10:00

Nice session there Tils!:DGood scores and a great dual run!:D;)Keep spinning!

Tilnoom

11-03-2008, 10:55

Linky to my dual run:

http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=Dual22415Vid.flv

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/Dual22415.jpg

Have to dash, my daughter is currently entwined with the airer.Oops! :D:D

ESL

11-03-2008, 14:15

Nice vid;):D

petemayhew

11-03-2008, 19:41

Go Tilss...you rock!

Keep improving Tils and you're not far from MJ. ;):)

Woman champion ftw!!

Tilnoom

11-03-2008, 23:46

Hehe, MJ's dual is 23245 so a little way to go yet. Also find it difficult to understand why I'm scoring better doing a dual than single. There must be some karma / balance / feng shui thing going on in my kitchen...

When the Ladies 30s finally gets put in I think I'll be top :D

I am pleased at being quite balanced though. Now if only my hands would start improving on speed...

Tils.

Installed

12-03-2008, 02:04

Wow, awesome dual! :D

Tilnoom

25-03-2008, 20:25

The site I update my training record on is down, so I'll plop it here for now :)

Yesterday was Bank Holiday and after consuming all my Easter Eggs on Sunday :o... Monday was not a good day to run. I could go on with the list of excuses but I'll stop there!!

So went out tonight instead :)

Ran 3km, in 21 minutes, doing 171,000 revs (8,143 rpm average).

Perfect ball speed. Just need to get my damn running pace up now!! My hands are shot though. Blister on left little finger and right palm and right palm is particularly tender so I best lay off the balls for a few days.

Oh... and CAN I HAVE MY 30s LADIES LEAGUE NOW PLEASE!!! Thanks :)

Tils.

ESL

25-03-2008, 20:40

Good there Tils:DKeep up the good work;):)

LTLFTC

26-03-2008, 01:58

Just need to get my damn running pace up now!! My hands are shot though.
Have you tried running with music. I get a good track on and it is way easier to maintain a pace, just a mental thing I guess.

Tilnoom

27-03-2008, 00:21

Ahhhh! Local paper wants to run a little story on me and my training :D

petemayhew

27-03-2008, 00:33

Go Tils!

Make sure you link us to this newspaper if you get featured, it will be cool. :D

Akis

27-03-2008, 00:38

Heh, great news Tils! Well done! Let us see the story when it's done.

Tilnoom

27-03-2008, 15:18

Just spoken to lady at the newspaper and photographer is coming tomorrow!

Going to steal my brothers neon I think for the photo, will look a bit better than my boring amber!

Tilnoom

31-03-2008, 18:43

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just did a speed session for teh first time in ages.

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Will upload pictures shortly.

AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*bounces off the ceiling and walls*

Tils.

Tstering

31-03-2008, 18:51

I'm excited now!!!!

Tilnoom

31-03-2008, 18:54

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/11813.jpg

(+130!!!!!!!!)

AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tstering

31-03-2008, 19:07

WOOT great work

The Force

31-03-2008, 19:07

Been using my brothers ball (don't start...) on and off

Pardon..your brothers ball didn't start? :D:D :rolleyes::rolleyes: ;);)

The Force

Tstering

31-03-2008, 19:09

LOL, love the video :D

'Camera can't see if you're in the way' :D

Tilnoom

31-03-2008, 19:17

Ok, calmed down a bit now.

Didn't warm up today, thought I'd just go for it like I used to and started from cold. I thought my eyes were deceiving me, but alas no :)

Spins in order...
RH 11248 (record! +94)
RH 11259 (record! +11)
LH 11520
LH 11152
RH 11426 (RECORD! +167!!!)
LH 11184
LH 11385
RH 11322
LH 11112
RH 11272
Daughter needs potty at this point and I'm wondering wtf is up with my left hand if my right is in hot mode.
LH 11496
RH 11189
LH 11422
RH 10862
LH 11581
RH 11033
LH 11634 (first time over 11.6k in what feels like a very long time)
RH 11199
LH 11801 (RECORD! +118) I actually screamed on the vid for this one.
LH 11813 (RECORD!!!!!! +12)

11813 Video (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/Tilnoom/Powerball/?action=view&current=11813-1.flv)

I changed my technique and I'm astonished at the instant improvement. Guess this running malarky and endurance has paid off :) So, so stoked right now. Total improvement today LH +130, RH +332!!!

And I'm off for a run in about 45 minutes. Awesome day :)

Tils.

petemayhew

31-03-2008, 19:37

:D:D

Huge congrats Tils. You really deserved your record, with all this extra powerball training/runing you were boun for an improvement.

Your baby is also very cute...makes me want a little neice/nephew from one of my older bros!! :D

Keep balling and you'll get 12k. It's really is as easy as a change in technique, you'll probably see your technique change a lot as you head towards 12k and 13k. And when your gettin 14.5k like me you'll realise how easy it really is to get 12k ANd YES I'm sure you'll be getting these scores someday, I have hope. :D;)

hugh495

31-03-2008, 21:10

that video is great with the play camera made me laugh.
great score im sure theres more to come and remember to update your avatar

Tilnoom

31-03-2008, 21:29

Hehe thanks guys :) The orange thing she puts down on the table is her own power(stress)ball. She regularly features in my not so high score vids hehe.

Tils.

ESL

01-04-2008, 08:06

Hehe:DVery nice score there Tils;)Surely 12k sson;):DGo for it!!!
Nice vid btw;):D

The Force

01-04-2008, 10:38

Nice score Til. ;)
And when I look at your technique (quite good) I am quite convinced that you will go for much higher scores soon.

Regards,

The Force

LTLFTC

02-04-2008, 02:07

Nice score, that video is hilarious you should get an extra 187 revs for distraction I reckon:p

Tilnoom

25-04-2008, 09:46

I am pretty much recovered from surgery and intend on restarting Race for Life training next week. Then I'll find out just how badly my fitness has been affected!!

Picked up the ball for the first time yesterday and cold span an 11740 with grubby hands, so plesantly surprised. Potentially looking at doing my first proper session again over the weekend. I want my 10th world spot back from the newcomer Rachel. Nothing like a bit of healthy competition to spur me on!

My new neon is VERY rattly compared to my oh-so-nice-and-worn-in pro. Do neons vibrate more generally? Rotor looks fine so I'm wondering if it just needs wearing in a bit.

Tils.

ESL

25-04-2008, 16:53

Great cold run there Tils!:D;)Bet if u had a session that day u'd be getting 12k;):)Keep it spinning!
Yes, i also find neons having some very smalls vibrations that can be easily ignored.It must be the neon rotors

LTLFTC

16-05-2008, 08:56

Still running walking crawling spinning, this weekend Tills?

Tilnoom

17-05-2008, 01:46

Absolutely! I'm aiming to do a walk/jog/walk technique and I am hoping the rain stays away for the race. I can't be do with a) jogging in the rain and b) trying to hold onto a wet slippery ball!

Tils.

LTLFTC

17-05-2008, 01:51

jihmmie

17-05-2008, 03:21

...I am hoping the rain stays away for the race....

Bring a whole new meaning to cold spins eh?

jihmmie

17-05-2008, 03:25

P.S. Take it easy Tils!

Tilnoom

27-05-2008, 11:02

Almost healed! Another day or two and I can pick it up again :)

Hava Gess

27-05-2008, 16:24

So are we going to be reading a 12k score in your thread very soon you think?

Tilnoom

27-05-2008, 20:15

Hmmmm not sure. :) I can but hope, but I did a quick session today and was averaging around 11.4k

Came within 1 rpm of my metal record though, so that was nice :) I think I need to invest in some surgrip though, as my metal was working its way out of my hand and in danger of being dropped at one point!

Adrena1in

27-05-2008, 20:18

I think I need to invest in some surgrip though...

Although I didn't need it tonight for myself, I'd suggest it for a great grip, and probably a few hundred onto your record. (Once on the ball too it can last for quite a while, hence me not needing any tonight.) ;)

Tilnoom

01-06-2008, 01:46

Did a quick endurance run the other day:

90s BH: 14078 (+4, rofl)
30s RH: 4771 - don't think I waited long enough after the 90s
30s LH: 5132 (+10, woo!)

Started off really well with the LH. I could have been on par for 5250 but slowed miserably in the final 10 seconds or so. Plus my stupid camera wouldn't take a decent still pic so I won't bother submitting it for now.

A few speed runs after were absolutely appauling around the 11.1 - 11.3k mark. I can't put my finger on it exactly but the ball just doesn't feel right in my hand at the moment when I go for speed. I'm trying slightly different angles in an attempt to find the sweetone again and thus my mental attitude is not 100% through some minor frustration. Mummy's little helper featuring in my runs probably isn't helping much either.

Must pop into town next week and get some Surgrip.

Tils.

Tilnoom

26-08-2008, 10:33

*waves*

Still haven't had the urge to get back into balling properly. However, school restarts in a couple of weeks so once I get my weekly routine back (as my daughter will be back at pre-school - woo!) I can allocate a slot or two to proper balling and get back into it.

On a good note, the occassional cold spin is still coming up in the 11k-11.3k range, so all is not lost :)

Didn't manage to find any Surgrip, but if anyone has another brand they can recommend, I'll go with that.

Tils.

Tilnoom

26-10-2008, 12:45

I have been sneakily quiet - intentionally - for the last few months and will be for another 8 months or so :)

Balling is off my agenda at the moment as I can finally, finally announce that I am pregnant again :D Everything in the right place this time and due in May 2009. I'm expecting to get to gigantic proportions again (my first was a tad on the large side) so I'm leaving the ball alone for a while.

Having said that, I have been randomly cold spinning with unwashed hands and getting LH 11.2k RH 11k, so all is not completely lost :) I will be back spinning though once I've had baby and recovered fully.

So there ya go. I'm not hibernating, I'm incubating :p

Tils.

Akis

26-10-2008, 13:22

Great news Tils!!!!

Big congratulations!!! :) :) :)

Pako

26-10-2008, 14:01

Congrats Tilnoom! :)

I'm also expecting to get BIG soon! :D:D:D I've been extending too much my diet and definition period. Now I AM HUNGRY! I will train hard again at gym, and I will try to catch my old PB technique.

regards,
Pako.

Jez

26-10-2008, 14:04