WOW: I can skate again!!

When I was younger, I played hockey for six years and loved to skate. The bigger I got, the harder it got on my feet. I tried skating a while back before WLS and it KILLED my feet to be on the ice for more than 10 minutes at a time.

A few nights ago I was reminded that I hadn't skated in forever and decided to get my skates out and do it. I'm back at it and it feels SO GREAT. I am the same weight as I was when I played hockey. I skated around The Depot downtown for an hour with no problems.

This is a HUGE wow moment for me because thanks to the band, I got a JOY in life BACK!

Here's me being super happy on the ice:

Elena...it looks like you are having a great time...you look good too!! 

I envy you...I am too old to take a chance on falling and breaking a hip again!

Hugs...connie d

Very nice!  You look marvelous on the ice, girl!

You give me hope!
This is one thing on my 2010 to-do list! I had posted my goals on a thread someplace yesterday LOL

Way to go!!
Kelly/tink

Way to go, Elena!!  I wish I was that coordinated on skates.

RP

Excited for you!!!

I used to figure skate and wasn't that good at it, but loved to feel the wind as I sped around the rink.  I can relate about the thrill of having that back.  AND what great exercise!  You'll use all kinds of new muscles  woo hoo!

I wonder if I could skate if I tried?   



I mean, I never could before, but....? 

I think you could!

yay for you...........................  That looks like fun, I should maybe give it a whirl.............................

Elena - First of all you look great!!  And then congratulations on your skating debut.  I used to love to figure skate but have always had week ankles (maybe from being heaving even as a child?).  Now I would be afraid of falling as my coordination is not what it used to be!!  Age does have it's issues!     Donna