MY ICE SKATING COUTURE
I’ve certainly had a lot of fun with my ice skating outfits during the pirouette challenge. There’s been some funky sparkling berets,...
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- Jan 3, 2018
WHAT TO WEAR WHEN ICE SKATING
Just to be absolutely clear, you can wear whatever you like! But here’s a few practical tips, whether it’s regular practise or a one-off...
- Jan 3, 2018
THE PIROUETTE: MISSION COMPLETED
If you’ve read my previous blogpost, I was giving myself another few weeks to complete this challenge. I was stuck at three revolutions...
- Dec 31, 2017
WEEK 4: UPDATE
The moment of truth. It’s 31st December 2017. A few hours till the New Year. Where am I at with the spin after 4 weeks of training? I’ll...
- Dec 31, 2017
MY TOP 5 XMAS ICE RINKS IN LONDON
London offers a fine selection of xmas ice rinks every year. Whether you’re a skilled figure skater or a complete beginner, the...
- Dec 19, 2017
TWO WEEKS IN
Straight to the point... after two weeks I’m still at around two to three revolutions in my two foot spin. A lot of ‘twos’ in that...
- Dec 11, 2017
I, TONYA
I just came back from a preview screening of 'I, Tonya', the film about the Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding, who, in 1994, was...
- Dec 9, 2017
ONE WEEK, ONE REVOLUTION
Where am I at after one week of training? Well, a bit further than on Monday. I can manage one revolution in my two foot spin (sometimes...
- Dec 5, 2017
HALF A SPIN...
Yesterday was my first day at the ice rink. I'm training at the Alexandra Palace, which is an iconic Grade II listed entertainment venue...
- Nov 2, 2017
XMAS PIROUETTING
I’m a fairly decent xmas ice-skater, which in my world means that I can crossover backwards and forwards and not fall on my ass. But when...
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