The Official DRUMATHON thread

[BallywalterBeats]

So, 12 minutes to go until the start of our 12 hour drumathon and we're all set.

Paul and I will be posting updates in here through the day.

Thanks all...

[BallywalterBeats]

My home until 9pm!!


Paul is ready!

[itchie]

good luck

[steveplaysyamaha]

awesome! all the best!

[BallywalterBeats]

2 hours in and my first 5 min break. THought it was gonna be a solo mission just 1hr 15 in when Paul started vomiting, but he's battled through and is back to feeling 100%

[Northern Redneck]

Get rid of the sugary snacks, try to stick to light snacks, trail mix, nuts, fruits ect. Drink tons of water and avoid gatoraide and energy drinks.
Good luck!

[BallywalterBeats]

Ha, too late NR - my wife is coming up later with something more nutricious. 4 hours in now and holding up well. The youth band have just joined us for a 1 hr gig with friends from their school supporting! :D

WOOP!

[Riouel]

cool go go go your the best

[BallywalterBeats]

Nearly half way through. Not sure Paul has taken a break yet!!

All going well.

Youth Band (called Luminous)

[LudwigLifer]

HEY WONK! <--Thats a positive local greeting from my town given with a thumbs up.(I bet most of the current residents dont even know what it is,lol!) I think what you guys are doing is great! If that is your "home" for awhile,then I could think of far worse places to be! Potassium (bananas) is good for cramps and drink plenty of water.NR is right,stay away from the other stuff,water is the best.Thats great of the youth band showing support.Rock on!!!

[BallywalterBeats]

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMP!!

[Northern Redneck]

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMP!!

Water, and breathe!!
Trust me I go through 4hr marathon fights in karate every 6 months.

[DrumRookie]

Whoooo Wee! Keep it up!! Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go....

[Tadman]

Between songs, take a very quick stretch to muscle through those repetitive motion cramps. More power to you!

[LudwigLifer]

At first I felt sorry for jinxin ya,but unless you play every day and for hours,I think cramps are inevitable because your muscles are just not used to it.Use your breaks for standing and reversing your posture and muscles slowly.

[Kazaamski]

Keep it. Y'all are almost there

[BallywalterBeats]

Yo! Thanks for the support! We are 2/3rds of the way through. Less than 4hrs to go!

Currently jamming with some blues guitarists, nice! Gonna rock it up now with our bassist, Chad & Flea style!

[NoiseInMotion]

I'm confused...are you training all day for the GC Drumathon or having one of your own? Either way, best of luck to you both.

[BallywalterBeats]

NIM, no it was a charity drumathon at our church.

So...we did it!! 12 hours of drumming, 2 gigs incorporated successfully and a big crowd in to see us to 9pm! It was awesome and has raised lots of money for the building project in Mexico.

Pics to follow. THanks for all your support!

[BallywalterBeats]

The blues band.



The state of my 'house' after 12 hours.



The countdown was on the screen all day...



The end.

[Northern Redneck]

Congrats, now go soak your hands and get some sleep.

[Larrysperf]

Water, and breathe!!
Trust me I go through 4hr marathon fights in karate every 6 months.

Yea trying to get outta a neck hold lol

[NoiseInMotion]

Nice! You're gonna sleep well tonight! lol

[almostmatt1]

You regret not having a backrest, dont you.

[paulm542]

sp the drumathon is over..what a FANTASTIC day!!!! So great to spend so much time with another drummer and my kit Cant believe my body held up to it!! Would definitely do it again.
Im happy i managed to keep my intensity up the whole day and i didnt cramp :D :D