Does anyone still rollerblade?

[eminenz2]

Is rollerblading passe? Tres 90s?

I'm very motivated to try new kinds of outdoor exercise that's not biking, walking, and or running. I hike/walk with my dog and I can't do the running thing 'cos it hurts the bottom of my feet - Plantar's fascitis, I guess.

Anyway, what do you know?

Thanks!

 

[LaughingWater]

I have a good friend who rollerblades all Summer, and I still see plenty of rollerbladers when the weather warms up. I'm considering lacing up myself.

 

[dbelden1]

Well, I bought K2 rollerblades back in the late 90's and think I used them a total of 5 times in the last 15+ years. I finally gave them away. BUT, I wanted to do something! so I went to Skates.com and purchased a pair of these Quadline roller skates!

http://www.skates.com/Sure-Grip-Carrera-QuadLine-white-p/rcr-w-q.htm

they are really cool and have a wider base for stability because my ankles killed me using inline skates... I haven't used them much either, but I really don't have anywhere to "practice" where a fall wouldn't do some serious damage to my body parts! but I really am going to do it someday soon!

I think that if you enjoy it, do it!

 

[violinga1]

Definitely! DH and I grab our rollerblades and hit the park after work in the summertime. Rollerbladers are out all year here, but you see more in the warm weather. The other day I was walking in the park and saw this woman rollerblading and she had the most amazing legs ever!!!! Definitely time to get those suckers out!

 

[SirenSongWoman]

The problem where I live is there are no trails that are paved well enough for rollerblading safely. I used to do laps in a wide-open paved space behind a once-new space grocery store. Then, one day, I hit a little bitty pebble and went down fast and hard. Luckily, I had sense enough to twist my body so I didn't smack down on my knees. But I just lost interest after that. If we had really good trails, though, and I could find a pair that would fit around my obscenely wide calves, I'd go back to it. It was fun and a killer glute/ham workout.

 

[lala1]

I rollerblade all the time spring-fall. I love it.
There are inline marathons and 1/2 marathons, etc, so I think it´s here to stay! Last year my DD19, her friend and I did a 1/2 marathon together and it was great fun. I think DD17 will join us this year. Try it!

 

[lcobb2]

I do and I love it! Well, I was doing it last summer before I was preggo. I plan to do it again once I birth this baby!

 

[beautifulsoul]

I still love rollerblading, I do it all summer long.

 

[mrsmel]

In the spirit of trying new outdoor activities, do you have a local rowing club? I used to row with mine and I loved it. I would still do it if I didn't have other things taking my time right now (read: elderly family members). Rowing is great exercise and there's nothing like being out on the water. My club has an 8 week learn to row program every summer. If it interests you, you could see if there's something similar in your area. If not, it sounds like rollerblading is still in!

anne