Roller blades

[ely3857]

Hello

I bought a pair of roller blades today in quest for losing weight/keeping fit. I used to roller skate a lot as a child and have decent balance but oh my god is roller blading hard!

Those things are sooo heavy on your feet. If I was on a completley even path my calfs & ankles hurt a little bit and if I was on a slight incline my calfs & ankles were screaming for help! Needless to say df almost wet himself laughing at me!

Am going to give them another go tomorrow.



Jodie

 

[Dimplenose]

Well done! DD had roller blades in December and still can't go very fast. When I bought them I wasn't sure if the sizing was US or UK (in Toys-r-Us) so I tried them on myself in the shop. I can still remember the amazed look on some young lads' faces when this 5'4", 15stone woman was trying on roller blades. Needless to say I didn't try skating for fear of breaking the skates (and a few bones!).

Anyway I'm sure it's fantastic exercise.


Libby

 

[Minniespal]

Well done Jodie ~ I bought a pair of roller blades a couple of years ago and haven't used them yet! You've got me thinking about having a try

 

[sharon78]

Good on ya Jodie

You never know they might offer you a job at Annetts Diner DLP

 

[Miffy2003]

Well done Jodie!

I used to love roller blading, not sure I'd be brave enough to try now though! The embarassment could be too much!

 

[Ware Bears]

Well done Jodie! You're a lot braver than me!

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Well Done, DD has been learning but spends more time on her bum at the moment

 

[Anthony1971]

Roller blades are great for keeping in shape.
I did it for 10 years.
About 3 years ago I broke my shoulder when I fell coming down a hill.
Yes I bough a new faster pair but I do not use them much and I have learned to avoid hills.
Most off all I have I learned I am not immune to wearing safety gear, although this probably would not have helped the break I would have avoided a lot of scrapes.
Buy safety equipment and learn how to use your brakes……
Enjoy

 

[KayleeUK]

Excellent way to keep fit Jodie - well done