My 3rd Attempt at 24 Hour Marathon

[EmersonHerrmann]

You should do it andrew! Even though its very very painful...you really like marathons don't you?

 

[Dorsenstein]

I am sooo going to try that. I guess I'll have a sleepover for 2 days with my friends and get them to scramble hehehe, this is going to be so fun.

my goal is 3000 cause I average 25 seconds

 

[guusrs]

Andrew,

I suggest starting the marathon only with a healthy body.
Are you already training for some kind of sports? Robe climbing, Tennis? Badminton? Swimming? etc.

Nutircion & drinking during that 24 hours is also very important.
Be sure you drink at least 3 liters of (mineral)water and eat plenty of carbonates during your attempt...

Good luck

 

[nitrocan]

Yes, I agree with Gus or you might end up like that girl that tried to do 28 consecutive summersaults underwater and couldn't get out of the water tank (Guinness world record attempt, she broke the record though) Just kidding, but seriously don't push yourself too hard. A constant sub20 will do it for you.

 

[blgentry]

You've just told us that your previous attempts were incredibly painful and yielded physical symptoms that were easy to see. I'd say you are damaging your body with each of these marathons, possibly leading to arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. You don't want either one.

It's an interesting challenge, but is it worth the risk to your body?

Personally, I think you are a fool if you try again. No offense intended; just my opinion.

Brian.

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Well IMO i think you should consider the health issues towards this. If you have the wrist for 4000 cubes then go for it.

yea thats my main problem, both attempts i finished with purple/blue spots on most of my hand. My muscles literally atrophied a bit and stuff.

If you want...I'll do it with you xDDD
Only I have no one to scramble my cubes, and that is willing to stay up 24 hours.

 

[Zava]

good luck Andrew!
anyway, how do you train yourself for these attempts?

 

[FU]

Good luck if you eventually decide to go for it. Yeah grip the cube very lightly and turn at a reasonably fast rate.

 

[Kurzeja]

If it is so painful, then I wouldn't do it unless someone else breaks the record.

 

[Hadley4000]

Go for it!
If you need anyone to help scramble, hit me up.

 

[MistArts]

Well IMO i think you should consider the health issues towards this. If you have the wrist for 4000 cubes then go for it.

yea thats my main problem, both attempts i finished with purple/blue spots on most of my hand. My muscles literally atrophied a bit and stuff.

If you want...I'll do it with you xDDD
Only I have no one to scramble my cubes, and that is willing to stay up 24 hours.

How about a feeder?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Well IMO i think you should consider the health issues towards this. If you have the wrist for 4000 cubes then go for it.

yea thats my main problem, both attempts i finished with purple/blue spots on most of my hand. My muscles literally atrophied a bit and stuff.

If you want...I'll do it with you xDDD
Only I have no one to scramble my cubes, and that is willing to stay up 24 hours.

How about a feeder?

Whats a feeder?

 

[PCwizCube]

Well IMO i think you should consider the health issues towards this. If you have the wrist for 4000 cubes then go for it.

yea thats my main problem, both attempts i finished with purple/blue spots on most of my hand. My muscles literally atrophied a bit and stuff.

If you want...I'll do it with you xDDD
Only I have no one to scramble my cubes, and that is willing to stay up 24 hours.

How about a feeder?

Whats a feeder?

Have someone feed you food like when you're a baby.

Put a spoon in their mouth.

 

[MistArts]

Well IMO i think you should consider the health issues towards this. If you have the wrist for 4000 cubes then go for it.

yea thats my main problem, both attempts i finished with purple/blue spots on most of my hand. My muscles literally atrophied a bit and stuff.

If you want...I'll do it with you xDDD
Only I have no one to scramble my cubes, and that is willing to stay up 24 hours.

How about a feeder?

Whats a feeder?

Have someone feed you food like when you're a baby.

Put a spoon in their mouth.

Chopsticks FTW!

 

[Jacco]

If I were you I would try it with several small pauses. Just like like 10 minutes every 1 or 2 hours or so. Good luck

 

[Lofty]

I don't know if it is worth it dude.
I just remember back to when I tried my 42 cube marathon. I had to break for a week after. With a 24 hour marathon I can't even imagine how long you will have to break after. So not cubing afterwards+the damage to your hands can't be good for your times.

 

[hawkmp4]

Just remember that the Rubik's Cube, above all, is a puzzle, and you have to live with your wrists for the rest of your life. Don't do it, 24 hours of fun is not worth the damage you could do to yourself.

 

[StachuK1992]

Yeah.
Focus on intense 1 hr. marathons.

Although, if I were to die somehow, today, I would like to die with a cube in my hand...(not kidding)

 

[krnballerzzz]

If I were you I would try it with several small pauses. Just like like 10 minutes every 1 or 2 hours or so. Good luck

I take a break every 4 or so hours.

 

[darkzelkova]

Well I see it like a sport. Becoming a professional skier means that you WILL have knee surgery later on. But are they willing to accept that risk? Yes.

Are you?

(that's my profound statement of the day )