i believe last time i posted in here i was expressing worry that i just could no longer skate due to age (40+). that might have been 2 years ago. anyway, things have changed for the better, and i credit that to better habits and mindset.
no matter how nice it is out, or how badly i want to skate, if i don't feel physically and mentally sharp that day, i don't do it. i always stretch beforehand and quite often during, and i really try to listen to my body and board (aka not getting ahead of myself).
if i'm skating tranny and it's above my shoulder, i'm not going to do more than a rock or 50, but i'll get down on smaller transition. knee high is the highest ledge or flat rail i'll skate. obviously, i absolutely don't jump down anything anymore.
if i feel like my warm up tricks are a bit of a challenge that day, i won't move past them, even if it gets boring.
the result of all of this is that i haven't been hurt beyond a shinner or something light like that this entire time. and when my body and board end up on the same page, i'll dig into my old bag of flippety flops and sometimes even get lucky enough to take out these prime 20 year olds in s.k.a.t.e.
i guess what i'm trying to get at is that even when you think you truly can't skate anymore, things can change. stay positive and vigilant, my fellow seniors!