After doing vinyasa yoga a few days ago, in an attempt to strengthen my core, my whole body was tired and sore for several days! On top of that, the estrogen I’m taking for my mock transfer cycle (IVF) is making me bloated and sluggish. On top of all that, I’ve been going bike riding … Read more
Day 23 – Toe Manuals! I only had 30 min to practice on Day 23 (Saturday, June 4, 2022), so I mostly just focused on toe manuals. Very hard to maintain control when balancing on the front wheels! Leigh (@leigh.skates) mentioned a tip to think about leaning into the ball of the foot–not toes, and … Read more
Today, I decided to take a break from backward skating and focus on toe manuals. I’ve been experimenting with dribbling (aka walk n slide) probably since Day 13. I liked Linda’s tutorial, but I couldn’t get past the lunges because I couldn’t get the hang of centering my weight in between switches and maneuvering around … Read more