skating
Skaters say the danger is a big part of the fun, but safety experts want things to be a little less dangerous.So would you rather skate on a park that's safe, or is the risk more important than a few ...
Nordic Skating
I came across this article on Nordic Skating on CNN.com this afternoon. This sport—long distance, outdoor skating— is already popular in parts of Europe, it's begun to catch on in a few places her ...
Skate Park Advocacy
Do you want a skate park built in your area? Advocacy is very important to getting a safe and fun place to skateboard/rollerblade in your community. At SkatePark.org, there's a guide on how to get sta ...
Host a Roller Skating Party!
Okay, you know you all remember. Back in the 80's, roller rinks were all the rage. There was a disco ball and inevitably, Madonna was playing. They served chocolate icees with wooden spoons and there ...
Cool off your workout by ice skating
The late summer is hot, hot, hot! If you’re interested in cooling down your workouts while burning up calories, ice skating might give you some relief. The average 150-pound person who has a light ice ...
'Tis the Season
Some of my best Winter holidays is ice skating. A wonderful workout that everyone can enjoy. Those memories of going fast and sliding into the ice skating ring's wall -- oops. Then, hot cocoa with ma ...
Re-learning
I skated when I was in high Scool - I'm 60 years old and I bought a pair of skates 6 months ago and found I had totaly forgotten how to skate. So I've been practicing. I took my first real lesson this ...
Icing down the Summer
Summer is nigh and the hot days just keep coming. Okay, I know it's the Bay and "hot" is a relative term, but still, a guarantee you I will wish I had air-conditioning at least once a month. On thes ...