Fitness

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Skateboarding in your 40s

I don't recommend it. 😆

I haven't skateboarded in (no joke) over 30 years. Picked up one maybe 10 years ago, but haven't used it outside of my driveway. This past friday I took my daughter to the skate park, her on her scooter, me on my board.

I tried to go over the little ramp, up went ok, down didn't go so ok. I wiped out immediately, fell on my left leg. I think my wallet dug into my muscle. I have nasty bruise and have barely been able to walk up stairs all weekend. I'm finally able to get up and down without pain. I guess I'll be taking a break from Leg training this week. 

Be careful old guys!

I just started skateboarding, specifically long board cruising.

I never mastered it or was halfway decent but this time I am serious about my safety. I wear all the protective pads & a helmet. I consider myself cautious and have wiped out a few times. Thanks to protection I've been OK.

It's crazy how high risk skateboarding is compared to say bicycling hahaha I def recommend the safety gear if you go again... and empty pocket, all of them.

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