I love skating. I still have a lot to learn about skating and it’s immensely rewarding when I learn a new skill. While I’m working on a skill, I find the experience to be almost Zen-like. I get so focused on the skill I’m practicing that I block out just about all other thoughts. By the time I come off the ice, I have had a great deal of exercise and my stress has melted away. Other times, when I am just skating with friends or my kids, it’s just incredibly relaxing. It’s great to just stroke around and have a nice chat. Sometimes I’ll race with my kids. They generally beat me but it’s a good time anyway. So, yes, skating is fun. -mk
