My first on skate practice was last Thursday. And to say I was exhausted is a huge understatement. I don't think I've ever been so soaking wet outside of the shower or a pool in my life!! And if my face wasn't at least fire engine red I'd be surprised!
Had 3 good wipe outs that night. Was actually glad when the first one happened. It was over and done with and I could stop worrying about it. The other 2 came when I was trying to execute the rolling back stop. Nothing like I used to do in my skating heyday. Hence the multiple falls. :) Despite the heat, incredibly sore muscles and difficulty I'm loving it. Really want to get past thinking about the skating part so I can concentrate on the techniques for the falls and stuff. Trying to do both at once is too much even for a master multi-tasker like myself.
Tonight will be another practice and I'm actually looking forward to it. I just want to go skate and get better and participate. And am still contemplating my derby name. The one I wanted is taken so it's onto plan B. Am thinking of using "Scrappy" but not sure I wanted to combine my two hobbies. Any thoughts?
Here's a layout I did several years ago when I tried to roller skate for exercise. It's amazing how much of it still applies. Have a great day!!
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I remember that lo... it stuck with me cause of the way you did the title!! Sorry about the bruise!! OUCH!! And you have to have something in your 'name' with RED!! :):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI see some RV66 and BV08 in there!
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