Well, the Pacers didn’t work out, so they are going back. Instead, I upgraded to some Carrera speed skates with leather boots and Zoom wheels. They arrived Friday, but it was a wicked busy weekend so I finally got them out to the rink today. Everyone was like “New skates, huh?” I felt like I was back in elementary school, stuck wearing blindingly white new sneakers!

I did get a teensy blister, the boots are still a bit stiff. But, the breaking in is beginning and I’m quite happy. The wheels are VERY fast and I have them very tight for now while I get used to them. I’ll loosen them up once I get my “skate legs.” Any faster and they’ll throw me on my ass right now!