March 06, 2023

help.  I need to hear from anyone who wanted to get back on the ice and did it, but found themselves terrified when actually back out there.  I just got my skates sharpened and went back out on the ice after 7 years off.  I used to have a lovely spiral, but can only skate 2 footed now.  I don't have the secure, fabulous feeling I used to have.  I'm 53, been through spinal fusion and am 50 pounds overweight, but I think the real kicker is the 7 years away from the ice.  Anyone have any encouragement for this experience?  I can't let it end here.  I need the ice in my life.  I'm just going to have to take it super slow and pray that I can get comfortable again.  p.s. I wasn't expecting to get everything back on the first session, but damn I wanted to be able to do more than just swizzles!

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