I have no excuse for not being svelte by the end of the summer

[kellinator]

Apparently last week was Exercise Equipment Week.

One of the neighbors put an old exercise bike out with the trash. I asked and was graciously welcomed to claim it. So it's sitting in front of my television. I have no excuse not to use it. Please remind me of this the next time you see me.

Then Rick and I went to Tar-jay and I got sucked in by the sign advertising inline skates for thirteen bucks. I insisted on trying them on in the store, which I'm sure was very amusing. When I got home with them, I just had to try them out even though it was after 10 pm and I'm sure the neighbors thought I was nuts. Then again, most of the neighbors had Saxby Chambliss yard signs so I really don't give a shit what they think of me. (Except for the nice neighbors who gave me the bike. They're cool.)

The thing is, so far I haven't made any actual progress learning how to really skate because for some reason, my body is convinced that falling down is going to hurt like hell and therefore I can't really bring myself to do anything but baby steps. I don't fall, but I don't learn either. The irony of this, of course, is that I do things that will probably hurt like hell on a regular basis without even thinking about it (which is probably why I do them. If I were smart enough to think them over I might not). But a friend has loaned me some protective gear so maybe I'll stop being a wuss and learn.

I'm sure there's a metaphor in that somewhere.

[Poll #140880]

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[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

If you get annoyed with the various pads (knee, elbow, etc) I would say that at the very least, you use the wrist pads/braces, and then the knee pads. Depending on how you skate, those will be the most common areas you land (aside from your rear end, which, at least in my case, already has suitable padding--and there's no such thing as an Ass-pad for active skaters.)

But the wrists, they are precious. Never leave home without those pads.

[astrophysicat.livejournal.com]

I agree about the pad thing. Very important.

I know how you feel about wobbling around on skates, I can't really do any sports with non-sneakers on my feet. I never really learned. I bought inlines two summers ago... maybe maybe one day I'll use them. I just want a huge trail with flawless pavement for miles...

[gesundyke]

*gets out the punt pillows and the butt velcro*

Here's an arse-pad, if it makes you feel better about falling down.

I've got CP, so falling down is something I do more often than once in a while. You fall down, get up, and keep going. :P

[canuckgirl.livejournal.com]

Great poll question. May I steal it?? :)

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[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Sure, go for it.

[tropiquena.livejournal.com]

I think my answer is whichever one I'm experiencing at the moment! ;)

[juanfandango.livejournal.com]

Pain ees beneath me.

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[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

Dave got me inline skates last year as a birthday present. I wobbled around the parking lot twice in them and they've been collecting dust since.
If you would like someone who is Terribly Gravity Impaired (see: Clumsy as hell), and lacking in any skate skills to learn, laugh, and fall down with sometime, I'm your gal.

:)

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[azurelunatic]

Pretty much ditto.

I have the habit of using my staff while I'm trying to zoom around.

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[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

Ooh, good idea!

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[kellinator.livejournal.com]

That would rock! Seriously, are you in Atlanta proper? I have no idea where you live...

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[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

I live about 25mi west of Atlanta in Douglas County. Straight up I-20 W to Douglasville. :)
There is a Very long (as in over 30mi) bike/roller/walk trail between D'ville and Atl. too. Ever hear of the Silver Comet Trail?