First Session of '08

It's still February, but the weather was so Spring-like here in Utah county today that I had to take advantage of it and break my old self in for the upcoming season.

Over the winter I'd been pretty good at exercising each week (at least compared to what I've done in the past, which was basically nothing): basic light weight lifting 2 or 3 times per, and some casual practice on the balance board. I thought this would help me at least maintain the level of ability I ended last Fall with. Not that I was in any great shape as the season ended, but I had progressed in endurance and strength over the summer, and for having just picked up skating again after 15 years I thought I was doing alright.

Looks like once you're over 30 staying in shape over the winter is as Sisyphean challenge. U skated for about 20 minutes, and though my bsic balance was alright, my coordination was weak: doing anything beyond pushing was like I was learning the whole game over again. And dizzy like I was drunk.

But I did feel like I was starting to pick up a bit toward the end, just as, luck would have it, my endurance began to wane.

But for being the end of February and technically still Winter in Utah, I can't say I was disappointed with the session. It was fun, and as I was driving home I looked at nearly every parking lot and wanted to stop for more.