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Apr 9 •
So much for skating... now what?
(This IS a win - you'll see). I've been skating at local basketball & tennis courts since last May no problem. People (including parks employees) have smiled and encouraged me, even said they like watching, I've never been in anyone's way nor done any harm, nor has my benign activity encouraged any other skaters to "invade" the courts... I can't GET anyone to join me. You probably see where this is going... some guy, a belligerent bully didn't just suggest maybe I should reconsider (as I attempted to skate on an empty tennis court) - he just hauled off and started threatening me and told me to leave immediately, shouting I was "going to ruin it for everyone!" I politely said I'd been skating there for almost a year no problem, done no harm, no one's said a word until that moment, but it only made him more insistent, loud and threatening, throwing in lots of "bros", etc. I left as he and his friends laughed, having won their little battle, defeating my attempted invasion, making me feel almost afraid for my life. I drove to some other courts but lots of people out for some reason; I guess spring break? I was really rattled, adrenaline pumping, and stopped by the police station nearby to ask an officer what his take on it would be. He was sympathetic but said he'd probably have to go with the what's on the signs, that wheeled things weren't allowed. Anyhow, cautionary tale - keep in mind there are people out there that refuse to live and let live, and they relish the opportunity to get in your way. This can be an additional challenge to skating. I'll look for a solution or work-around and let you know.
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Oh Terrence man eye surgery! That sucks, except you'll be better when I heals. I hope it doesn't hurt too much. I have stuff going on myself but get a little skating in here and there. Funny thing about skating, once you get to a point it stays with you and you can take a little time off without worrying about it. I took a couple weeks off and when I resumed, it was like I hadn't stopped. So you have that to look forward to. And you'll see better so that'll help a lot! I'm actually happy for you as far as that goes. I can't wait till you can go for it - you'll have fun!
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@Terrence Clark Oh, I understand now, and completely. Yeah, unless I could do a good Peter Falk impression, I'd have opted for the surgery, too.
Mar '24 •
⭐️Introductions⭐️
What’s up Skate Fam! Welcome to the community. Thrilled to have you here. Take a sec to introduce yourself, doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated. Just be yourself. …ill go first. 👋🏽My name is Knejie Allen. I’ve been skating for 10 years. Currently rolling in custom Riedell 3200s w and arius plate and probably some slick wheels (95A+). Im in Kansas City and own a Skate school, SK8SHOT Studios.
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@Ronni Mo It is nice to go to group classes or have personal instruction, but you've come to a good place. Lots of people/instructors are here and there are enlightening conversations. The tutorials here and on youtube are excellent, and you can slow the playback speed down if they go a little fast. You can always do very well on your own - a lot of people do, then you can record yourself and show them on here so people can give you ideas to help you do better.
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@Ashley Hoskin Hi Ashley, I just saw your introduction - welcome to Sk8shot and back to skating. I'm back at it after 45 years, so a break of ten should be doable. That's still a break though so it's a good idea to focus on conditioning and brush up on fundamentals, too.
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Yeah, those are some new moves! The turn out is work for sure, and that's good to practice it nice and easy in the house - give the ligaments time to stretch. I forgot how old I am and tried working it too hard, too soon at speed down my street and tweaked a knee - been paying for it since. I like your videos Marisa!
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@Marisa Sa Aw thanks Marisa! 😘 It was a learning opportunity - reminded me to be patient / take it slower. It sure slowed me down, lol! It's almost healed now, I think.
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Great question "R"! I've pondered that myself. I took an exercise class in college (a long time ago) that was fairly sciency; from what I recall there are 3 parts to it: cardio, strength and flexibility. Also warm up, work it, cool down. Those are the basic aspects. I'd suggest do basic warm up and stretching, go skate for an hour or two, then whatever feels like it needs work, concentrate on that before next time, and give a day or so to recover. Skating itself is great exercise. Nutritionally I'm doing creatine before, protein after, and B12 every day.
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@Aleeta Powe I did that too most of last year! I'd go grab the fence in my front yard and do a bunch of squats, then stretch legs forward and back, arms, twist the body, side lunges and I never pulled a muscle skating. Pulled an MCL though, but I'm 71 and shoulda seen that coming. But yeah, the squats got the blood pumping for sure. Oh, and I have an elliptical machine I jump on for a bit, the days I don't skate. Wait, I remember, I took a ski conditioning class. We did a lot of lunges, too.
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Skated in my 20s in the 70s, and now in my 70s in the 20s. (nick-name, A.J.)
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