Charlie Brown On Skates

I was looking forward to skating in my first inline event. But after only two weeks of skating I’m in pretty horrible shape. My only plan was to finish the ten miles and try not to look too ridiculous in doing so.

I recently joined Team Rainbo and luckily was able to do some drafting with a couple teammates on most of lap one, but the rest I had to go solo in my old rec skates. I finished the event though and managed not to come in completely last.

My Results for the 10-mile race:

Time: 52:39
Avg MPH: 11.4
Place: 32 out of 43
Division: 6 of 7 in 40-49

The start of my first ever race, skating with Jim McKenzie. Looking seriously fat and out of shape, soon I would not be smiling. I had just joined Rainbo but had not gotten my uniform yet. Nice shorts dork!

Nowhere to go but up, I guess. This is the beginning, I plan on getting in shape and Lord willing, enjoying skating for years to come. As to whether I can ever be competitive in my age group - only time will tell.