American Cup 2

National speed skating at John Rose Ice Oval

I went to watch a national event today at the oval.Some fast guys there.Mike Blumel was the fastest.He's part of the US Team and has quads the size of my waist.Those guys make it look so easy.Then when you try it you truly learn some respect for the people that can hold their form for 1500-10,000 meters.When I try it my back gives out before my legs,and my form goes to crap.Skating is one of those sports where you have to learn to go slow before you can go fast.Its all in the technique which takes a great deal of strength to hold.I have been improving greatly though and am catching on quick which is encouraging.Someday I'll be ready to race.