#skate log

[by-any-other-pen]

Ugh I think my skates need sharpened.

Also small children need to stop throwing pucks around during public skate 😒

[sk8diary]

Day 2

With a LOT of days in between. It was finally warm enough to go out and skate! But the parking lot filled up kinda quick since we’re nearing easter. An old lady stared menacingly at me but it’s okay. I’m gonna sit inside with the windows open— Or maybe go buy a shitty fold up chair from dollar tree, just so i can be outside

[sk8diary]

day 1

of this record at least! skated for abt an hour give or take. fell in the mud and laughed it off! today was a laundry day so its okay if i got my pants muddy (i did). I’m getting a lot more confident at going around corners and slight inclines. i hope by spring i can safely run errands to the library and stuff

[by-any-other-pen]

Skate log

Whooo! So after 3 weeks of pretty intense foot pain in my left foot and overly crowded public skate sessions, today was a good skate.

Switched out the insole on my left skate and that took care of the pain.

Actually attempted the waltz jump from a proper back crossover with some speed, and I fell after the landing once but otherwise that was the most height and distance I have ever got.

I'm happy with today's skate.

[allka-blog]

Skate Log (Jul. 15-20)

Kind of getting my FW brackets, still working on Rockers :)

Tips for FW inside Brackets:

Check skating shoulder back when entering, free shoulder back when exiting

Turn enough in ankle to make sure exiting on an outside edge

Keep free leg in the front when entering, and toe-to-heel when turning and exiting

Keep head and chest up; don’t lean shoulders when pressing

Tips for FW Rocker turns:

Turn enough in ankle to make sure exiting on a correct edge

Don’t drop free hip after the turn

Body facing the circle when entering, back facing the circle when exiting Keep head and chest up; don’t lean shoulders when pressing

Shoulder checking:

Outside turns: skating shoulder back when entering, free shoulder back when exiting

Inside turns: free shoulder back when entering, skating shoulder back when exiting

Free leg position:

Outside turns: in the front when entering, toe-to-heel when turning and exiting

Inside turns: toe-to-heel when entering, in the front when exiting

Jul. 15: Learn to Skate @ WIA, 1h

Jul. 16: Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

Jul. 17: Public Skating @Somerville, 2h

             Learn to Skate @ Skating Club of Boston, 1h

Jul. 18: Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

Jul. 19: Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

             Learn to Skate @ Somerville, 1h

Jul. 20: Public Skating @ Somerville, 2h

Hours skated:

Since last sharpening: 61h

In Jackson Artiste: 61h

In total: 136.5h

[allka-blog]

Skate Log (Jul. 13&14)

7/13 Public Skating @ Somerville, 2h

7/14 Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

Hours skated:

Since last sharpening: 45h

In Jackson Artiste: 45h

In total: 120.5h

[allka-blog]

Skate Log (Jul. 12)

Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

Same as yesterday; edges and foot works

Learn to Skate @ Somerville, 1h

I am officially in Pre-Free Skate!!!

Measurement of tiredness in skating:

50% tired: not able to control spins

70%-80% tired: cannot control the nice knee & ankle bend to do smooth 3 turns

100% burnt out, time to leave the rink: wearing jacket doing 10 consecutive crossovers but still feel cold 

Hours skated:

Since last sharpening: 40h

In Jackson Artiste: 40h

In total: 115.5h

[allka-blog]

Skate Log (Jul.11)

Public Skating @ Somerville, 3h

Edges

FW & BW IE: shoulder facing OE

FW & BW cross rolls

Crossover + cross rolls

FW and BW stroking

Crossovers

FW + BW, on circle, 10 / 15 each

Or: on big S: LRL + R cross, L + RLR

FW 3 turns

OE 3 turn, change foot, step forward (OE to OE), crossroll to OE and 3 turn

OE 3 turn, crossover, step forward to OE and 3 turn 

IE 3 turn, step forward (OE to OE), crossover, stretch, change foot and IE 3 turn

IE 3 turn, crossover, step forward (IE to OE), change foot to IE and 3 turn

BW 3 turns: on a line, after OE 3′s

2 foot spins (push in ball, exit spin)

Mohawks:

On a line, BW (bend knee on the 3 step, all IE or all OE)

Mohawk (R to L), Lunge (bend R), BW CO (CW), Step Forward (L)

Waltz Jump

Lunge

Shoot the duck

FW powerpull

Hours skated:

Since last sharpening: 36h

In Jackson Artiste: 36h

In total: 111.5h