I have spent quite a bit of money. I have bought some proper running shoes, and they set me back 70 quid! I'm also thinking about buying my own ice boots, which could easily be 100 quid. My on call payment has come in very handy for this. Ok so i was supposed to be using it to save up for my car service in June/July, but sometimes you just have to shop.

The good thing about skating is that i'm doing it with someone else, i cannot be lazy and just say i won't bother. Unlike running, where i can and i have.

This week we were doing more gliding, turning the feet out and pushing, hands in the safety position. Tried to do fishes which i just cannot do. We learned how to stop this week! Each week i learn, and although i kept saying that it wasn't a confidence problem...well i think it is! Despite the pain in my feet, i do enjoy it.