Because I spend most of my time snowboarding, a sport that I love and have known how to do for most of my life, I always think there is nothing better than going and trying a new sport out that is not a part of the normal routine. I had a day off so I decided to go ice skating. I have been ice skating once or twice before when I was younger, but I haven’t been in forever.

As soon as I arrived I was so excited. Putting skates on and walking out to the rink seemed so foreign, but I headed out. As soon as I stepped on the ice I realized I was in for more than I realized. It took me a few laps to start going fast to get the hang of the whole movement…. Clearly I am slightly uncoordinated. After an hour of skating I was so sore and tired that I had to call it quits.

Trying new sports really puts everything in perspective for me…. It’s fun being a beginner again and learning something new, even if I don’t pick it up right away!