Okay, I am only one, soon to be two lessons into this skating thing. I became interested because of the need to lose some weight and wanted to find a couple of exercise related things I would enjoy doing. I have decided to go with swimming and begin skating. I am even more excited to skate after learning the possibilities of competing as an adult and how that will continue to motivate me to learn- a measurable goal.
I had my first lesson last Tuesday and was introduced to the basics. I had no problem staying vertical and gliding but need to work on Swizzles and snow plowing (the left foot works great but the right doesn’t want to work at all). Anyway, I am taking private lessons about 40 minutes away from my house because the local club doesn’t appear to have adult training opportunities-although I heard a rumor they may run an adult class this fall. On a side note, I have left numerous emails with the local club for information but haven’t heard a peep!!??
I decided to go to the local rink for a little practice time and felt like a complete idiot. This 45 year old guy with his hands out, attempting to get the feel for bending at the knees while trying to do swizzles and rocking horse surrounded by a half dozen elementary aged girls. I noticed a pair of girls watching me very intently, making me very self-conscious. This got me wondering if perhaps this skating thing is not the best idea at this point in my life.
Update: I just had a conversation another local club and it sounds like i just may have a home with adult coaching and access to practice ice. Hopefully this will help curb my hesitation to continue learning to skate!!
Dave
I had my first lesson last Tuesday and was introduced to the basics. I had no problem staying vertical and gliding but need to work on Swizzles and snow plowing (the left foot works great but the right doesn’t want to work at all). Anyway, I am taking private lessons about 40 minutes away from my house because the local club doesn’t appear to have adult training opportunities-although I heard a rumor they may run an adult class this fall. On a side note, I have left numerous emails with the local club for information but haven’t heard a peep!!??
I decided to go to the local rink for a little practice time and felt like a complete idiot. This 45 year old guy with his hands out, attempting to get the feel for bending at the knees while trying to do swizzles and rocking horse surrounded by a half dozen elementary aged girls. I noticed a pair of girls watching me very intently, making me very self-conscious. This got me wondering if perhaps this skating thing is not the best idea at this point in my life.
Update: I just had a conversation another local club and it sounds like i just may have a home with adult coaching and access to practice ice. Hopefully this will help curb my hesitation to continue learning to skate!!
Dave
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