Forward & Backward Cross Strokez - I think I'm starting to get a feel for these. I know they are still a long way from where they need to be but compared to a couple of weeks ago when I started them, they are much improved. On the forward strokes I'm trying to spend more time on the outside edge before I cross my free leg over and I'm trying my best to slide the free leg across rather than to step it over (at least I think that's what I remember from my lesson). Doing it this way feels better and, because I'm getting on that deep outside edge, I'm hearing a nice rip to my edges which is always so satisfying. Once I got the hang of these, I moved on to the backward cross strokes. I've really been struggling with these but today something clicked! I had one of those eureka moments where I realized that if I tweek my hips a bit to get on the outside edge of my skating foot, I can put my free foot down behind on an edge as well (hard to describe but I remember how it feels). I think once I can get on ice that isn't as crowded, I might be able to focus on the technique of this more without having to look everywhere around me to make sure I'm not about to run into someone or vice versa. So, yeah, I think I understand how to do these better now but there is still a lot of work to be done. I haven't had an "aha" moment since I fixed my toe loops so it was nice to get one today.
Remembering Christopher's little pep talk from Tuesday, I skated today with a positive energy that screamed "I can do this!" It might take time but I know I have it in me to be a better skater than I was yesterday. No excuses, no negative self talk, and no worries if I fall because I can always get back up and try again. I felt capable today even when I was struggling on some things but I know I'll get this stuff as long as I keep plugging away at it. Onward and upward!
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