…and it was as spectacular (according to the main witness Jeremy) as it was painful. Visualize Superman jumping out a window.
So what happened? I was trying to turn more gracefully by moving my feet as skilled skaters do. One foot got caught on the other and I was launched forward. Besides getting the wind knocked out of me, I feared that I broke a few ribs. I was alright in a couple minutes. This morning though, I have a bruise on my right thigh which hurts like hell. It’s about fist sized too.
Fear not. I’ll be back on the rink next week but I hope to have my own skates then. The rentals have worn laces and it’s a nuisance to get them tightened properly. Trust me, loose skates may look cool until you twist your ankle or go flying into the boards.