Why is it that when you tell someone you figure skate, they immediately ask, "Can you skate backwards?" "Do you have a triple axel?" or "Are you going to the Olympics?" If you answer "no" to the last two, you're often dismissed with, "Oh, so why do you skate?" It's...
If you’ve been watching the Paris Olympics or been on any social media platform, you’ve likely heard the name Stephen Nedoroscik, also known as the "Pommel Horse Guy.” Stephen is the athlete in glasses, who can solve a Rubik’s cube in under 10 seconds, and traveled to...
As adult skaters, our schedules are often quite packed with work, family responsibilities, skating, and gym workouts. Being on the run often means fueling our workouts on the go. Here are a few of my favorite easy and healthy snacks that provide the necessary fuel to...
Stepping onto the ice as an adult figure skater can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you're returning to a childhood passion or discovering the sport for the first time, building confidence on the ice is crucial for both your enjoyment and progress. Here are...
We’ve all been there – ready to work hard, only to have a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad practice session. As adults, we understand that progress is not always linear; we'll have good days and bad days. Still, standing on the ice during one of these sessions...
As athletes, we often push our bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance in our chosen sports. But what many of us fail to realize is that true gains are made not during the workout itself, but in the critical period of recovery that follows. I recently had...
Spring is a time of renewal and transformation, a beautiful reminder of the ever-present cycle of change in our lives. As the competition season gradually comes to a close and skating shows take center stage, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant energy of this...
On Monday, I caught glimpses of the Boston Marathon, and it got me thinking - skating and marathons are about both about playing the long game. It’s funny when we first start skating; it’s often through the Learn to Skate program, which gives you a series of simple...
In today's world, discussions about healthy eating, clean eating, supplementation for optimal performance, and hydration techniques are ubiquitous, especially on social media platforms. But with the deluge of information available, how do you separate fact from...
The Challenge of Overthinking in Figure Skating In the intricate world of figure skating, where every move counts and precision is paramount, there's a hidden adversary lurking in the shadows: overthinking. As an adult embarking on the journey of figure skating, I've...