For the past several weeks, I've looked out our windows and watched skaters having a total blast on Westchester Lagoon. I've been somewhat underpowered on the energy front and just haven't gotten it together to get out there on the ice.
But today, I rallied (after a two hour nap!) grabbed my skates, slipped into my Sorels and did the ten minute scuff to the other side of the Lagoon, pulled on my skates and ventured out on to the ice for the first time in three years!!!!
Yipee!!!!!
And amazingly, for someone who hasn't stood upright on a pair of skates since 2002, I wasn't bad at all. I still have a reasonably good powerstroke and can do somewhat quick crossovers. However, I am beyond wobbly as soon as the ice gets rough - always an issue on outdoor ice. I didn't fall. But I tetered and tottered over several bumpy pockmarked patches.
What fun! I don't think resuming my hockey career is in my near term future. But it sure was nifty to be outside with all the other skaters!!!
And now I'm going to have a hot toddy and rest my tired legs and feet!
5:29:08 PM 
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