'movin' on down

[goneroundthebend]

Recovery has gone well since the in-line skating workshop last weekend. Obviously the pain must not have been but so bad since I just signed up for Eddy's *September* class at his Skate Farm now. < sigh > Along with that I splurged on some new skates. K2 Radical 90's!

Alas, I'm trying the leap from the 4 80mm wheel/fixed frame and fitness boot that I've skated in for the past 3 or so years to 4 90mm wheels, separate frame and slimmer boot--almost put the back out again in the first minute of skating in them. ~_~ That first skate also took the leap of getting rid of the heel brake on the right skate. That was scary. Ahwell...

I think I'll wait a few more minutes before trying a 5-wheel skate. Sometimes speed is fun, but often flexibility and maneuverability are kind of nice to have as well.

Comments

Staying in practice?

[aranduin.livejournal.com]

So what happens when you make your trip? Will you lose all sorts of new-found skills by not being able to practice? :-) Still, they sound like fun. Just make sure you don't end up with any injuries that would cancel the trip!

Re: Staying in practice?

[marichanlj.livejournal.com]

well...it will take a few weeks to work back up to the same *endurance* level but I think the techniques learned will still be there. I switched back to the 4x80mm fitness skates for todays run, but will probably go back to the 4x90's tomorrow. Next will be looking up a custom boot, but maybe do that in San Francisco on the way back.

oh and cute icon!