Skating Fridays
Homecoming (results of my Adult Gold Freestyle test) Last fall, I took and failed my Adult Gold Freestyle test. It was a disappointment to say…
Skating Fridays
Why I Skate I received a (handwritten!) letter from a friend recently, and he asked me a good question – Why do I skate? I…
Skating Fridays
Skating “Lefty” We all know that most people on this earth are right-hand dominant. On the ice, most skaters jump and spin counter-clockwise (CCW). Not…
Skating Fridays
The only thing constant is change You ever heard the saying that “the only thing constant is change”? Well, it certainly holds true in skating.…
Skating Fridays
2014 Skating Goals and 2013 accomplishments I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I am off the ice this week and visiting family…
Skating Fridays
Inside Axels I’m still having trouble landing my axel without the 1/4 turn cheat. I’ve had some people watch me in person and others watch…
Skating Fridays
Power and speed The judges at my last test session mentioned that I needed to skate with more power and speed. Coach B and I…