Ugh, still hurting, even with heat, ibuprofen, and some rest. Managed to get out first thing, though. I suppose my thought process was that if I made the goal of getting to the skatepark when it first opened, I might have a better, looser, less sore kind of skate session. No dice. Even with the…

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Late post about my session yesterday. With things being busy, I didn’t make it to the skatepark until about 9:30 am, when random skaters and the family crowd started showing. I had the place to myself for long enough to warm up and then was joined by a couple pairs of kids on scooters, small…

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Will dawn sessions ever return?! I am plagued by sleep! And Pushkin’s romantic poetry, apparently. As the summer heat makes early appearances in consecutive 85 degree (29-30 C) sunny days, my desire to skate earlier in the morning becomes more an imperative than an august proposal. We’ll see how and if the practice takes. Managed…

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Still shooting for the 5:30 park opening time, but I just haven’t managed yet. Still sore, but I got over it. Part of skating so early in the morning is to miss the crowds, whether other skaters or people eating lunch in their cars. The more I get comfortable riding and improve my approach to…

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I felt sore from my mega session on Friday, which had me stretching without shame every five minutes or so for the first half hour. Found a flow. Body sore, tired, but all the more connected with the board and movements. Hit a wall and kept going with jelly legs. Thoughts cleared. Almost got a…

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Late start today, but it worked out for having met another rad skater.  Also, I had a record time today, topping out at just over 3 hours. I’m not sure what I thought would happen afterward, but 3 hours of skateboarding means tightness in my lead hip and lower back. I was glad to stay…

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Yard work was not an adult responsibility I sought out or looked forward to, and during my skate this morning, I remembered why. I usually feel fluid and responsive, but today I felt stiff and without flow. Still, Spring air is warm without the blanket of humidity summer is likely to bring, and sunrises since…

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Twenty minute session at the skatepark early in the afternoon (R, the place was empty…this time). No photo evidence, and too tired after mulching all day Saturday and up to lunch Sunday to write anything of consequence or curiosity. Till next time. If you like what you’re reading, sign up for email notifications of new…

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Despite the week being busy, I managed to squeeze in a few short sessions, even going so far as to skate in the afternoon… crazy. Might actually meet cool skaters if that timing keeps. With little time to get deep into any given skate, I found my focus shifted to some of the basics I…

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Before I hit the road to celebrate my Mom on Mother’s Day (in the U.S.), I just wanted to hop on and try or attempt as is the definition of essay in the original French.  The more I skateboard, the more I find its use as an outlet for energy, an escape from overthinking, and a focal point to hold onto…

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