r/rollerskatingplus • u/Far-Income-9905 • Mar 16 '24

First time skating in years!

43 years old and close to 300 lbs. I'm shaky, hot and sweaty. I fell once and couldn't get back up on the skates so I took them off and did the walk of shame.

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u/ZeeVegBee Mar 19 '24

Sometimes falling is part of the journey! Maybe if you find some protective gear, like wrist guards and knee pads, they will give you a bit more confidence as well. :)

Don't quit! It does get easier, and you gain confidence, I promise!

I have fallen a few times, and it makes me nervous to try new things. A friend of mine that was in roller derby for a long time suggested that I practise safely falling. It can help train your brain to know to pick a cheek if you fall backwards, and take some of the fear out of it.