Skating Fridays

The Ultimate Compliment I was having a lesson the other day when my coach asked me to do an Axel. I went and executed one,…

Skating Fridays

Skating Fridays I don’t have much of an update for you this week since I am competing at Adult Nationals. Tonight I am skating in…

Skating Fridays

Video Proof I finally got my phone to work so I could video myself executing the 3 axels in a row. Although I didn’t have…

Skating Fridays

Challenge Accepted One of the teen skaters at my rink (whom we’ve given honorary “adult skater” status) came up to me this week. She wanted…

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Best axel of my life {Video} Those of you who have been on my axel journey (9 years and counting) know that it took me…

Skating Fridays

Another Axel Exercise Coach B is still over the moon that I was able to land my axel in my last exhibition.  I’ve been practicing…

Skating Fridays

Axel Tips One of my readers and fellow skaters (hi, Emily!) asked me for tips on the axel jump. This jump is considered the pinnacle…