Blake's Fitness Skating Sessions

28th April 2002

I went along to Blake's fitness skating session this Sunday, and took a few photos.  Blake is an amazingly fast skater and is much faster than most other skaters in the Park, so much so that pretty much his only competition are cyclists.  :)  It's Blake's technique that makes him so much faster rather than his 5 wheel Verducci speedskates, although of course those also make a difference.

Once you've been to a few of Blake's sessions it quickly becomes apparent how so many Park skaters have poor technique, at least if they're intending to go fast efficiently.  My technique isn't too hot, that's for sure, but Blake's certainly helped me go a lot faster than I used to.

You don't need 5 wheel skates to come on these sessions - the technique tips and training that Blake gives are equally useful on 4 wheel skates, and most people will find themselves able to go faster quite quickly after practising what Blake has taught.  I'm surprised at how few people come to these sessions, especially given that they are free, and I'd really like to encourage more people to come along as I think they are really worth while.

• These sessions are free.
• You don't have to be fit, fast, or experienced to join in.
• The session is all about practising the technique, and not about going fast or racing, so your fitness won't be tested at all.  :)
• Anyone is welcome, especially new skaters.

For more details check out the fitness and speed skating section owned and maintained by Blake, or contact him directly here.

Christophe's new 80mm Belotti speed skates
see http://www.belottigroup.com

Rumour has it that Brian Thackary has also bought himself a pair of Belotti's - but the 84mm version for the LeMans 24 hour skate.

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