sk8 journal

2011-02-22T22:57:00.001-05:00

02/16/2011Ice Skating at Bryant Park.Some inline skaters gathered and enjoyed ice skating.Admission is free. Skates rental and lock are not free.The rink is open only end of November to February.

2009-03-07T19:28:00.005-05:00

Arco 1084Replaced the frames equipped with the Apollo boots from K2 to Arco. It totally changed the skating experience with these boots. K2 3100 is known for reasonably good frames with budget. It was OK with me but they were not my favorite at all as the maneuverability was not great to me.Since Apollo boots are 165 mount, I chose Arco 1084 (100x3 + 84x1) frames. I knew I was going to love

2008-12-04T21:49:00.001-05:00

First Custom BootsFinally everything to assemble my new skates with Pinnacle Tsunami boots are here.I wanted to equipped with carbon frames but Tusa frames did not have inverntory so I bought Lugino Pilot instead. Wheels are Matter F3, bearings are standard as I don't need any particular fast bearing at this point (I will replace them with Swiss later).I just can't wait skating with them!

2007-05-03T22:27:00.000-04:00

BOEN 326New frames, BOEN 326, have arrived.Mount them to CanarIam boots and skated for TER (Thursday Evening Roll) Season Premire.They are very nice. So light and stiff. Enjoyed fast and comfortable ride.TER Photos

2007-04-22T18:55:00.000-04:00

Sunday Morning SkateOn a nice warm sunny day, with calm wind, excellent route, great skaters (about 25) and wonderful food - we got all of them!Route:Columbus Circle - 59th Bridge - Queens - Flushing Meadows/Corona Park - Bohemian Hall & Restaurant (Astoria) - 24th Street - 59th Bridge - Columbus CircleMore Photos:: DATA ::Skates: Salomon Vitesse 3Route: QueensMileage: 36kmWeather: Temp. 75F (+24

2007-04-02T20:17:00.000-04:00

Sunset SkatingNow that we have plenty of light when skating after work.On the way back from about 7 miles skate, the sun was starting to go down over the Hudson River ...I just love sunset.

2007-03-31T21:09:00.000-04:00

No WindNothing makes me happier than skating with no wind.This is a proof of what happened today at around 12:50 at West Side Path, NYC. Look at flags on flag poles.:: DATA ::Skates: Canariam Platino + Maple Diamond 805 + HyperG + 688Route: West Side PathMileage: 19kmWeather: Temp. 53F (+11 C). Winds Calm (-), Events Clear, Humidity 25%.

2006-07-27T23:31:00.000-04:00

7/27/06Got a new digital camera.It is Canon SD450, great image yet compact body.Took a picture of my favorite pair, CanarIam + Maple Diamond.Great partner of mine :)

2006-02-11T21:11:00.000-05:00

Great EsSkate 2006It was my second time skating in Miami.There were around 350 skaters registered for the event. It is really nice skating with summer cloths in the middle of winter.Gathered at 9:30 near the hotel and skated South Beach. The skate ended at the beach on 80th street and had a picnic.:: DATA ::Skates: Salomon Vitesse 3Route: South BeachMileage: 20.0 km.Weather: Temp. 80F (+27 C).

2005-10-10T14:31:00.000-04:00

Arco 845 + CanarIamSkated Central Park in the morning before it rains.The road condition was a bit better than yesterday, still a lot of leaves (some were wet), pieces of wood, etc. Arco 845 + Cnariam Platino are truly a great combination.Sure grip, stiff ankle area, strong push etc etc.Feel like a new pair of boots and a new pair of frames.Can't wait for skating on dry surface.:: DATA ::Skates:

2005-10-05T23:16:00.000-04:00

Wednesday Night SkateJoined Wednesday Night Skate. I used to skate WNS every week. But recently I do probably every other week or so due to work schedule conflict etc.Met @ Union Square at 19:45 and started skating around 20:00.Skated east side up to 59th St. - 59th St. Bridge - Queens - Brooklyn - Williamsburg Bridge - Manhattan.Great route. Mileage was about 20km which is perfect for weekday

2005-09-05T23:29:00.000-04:00

FATEFinally I met with boots I really like.CanarIam Platino boots arrived on September 1st.They run large, so I order 3/35. They are still slightly large, but seems manageable by using the insole came with the boots. Mounted Mogema M55-80, my favorite frame, and Hyperformance+G 80mm85a wheels.Needed to use band aid, sponge and mole skin etc for only the first couple of times.Did heat molding only

2005-07-03T15:12:00.000-04:00

Connecticut Beach SkateConnecticut Beach Skate is one of my favorite summer skate hosted by the fellow skater couple, Emily and Victor.Met at Grand Central Station at 10:00 and took 10:07 train (Metro-North) to Westport, Connecticut.Joined other skaters who drove to Westport at the station at around 11:25 then skated Westport, Southport & Fairfield Connecticut shore and then hit the beach. Had a

2005-04-02T21:39:00.000-05:00

Powerslide R2 + Mogema M55-80Mounted Mogema M55-80 frames to Powerslide R2 boots.I love Mogema M55-80 frames. They are stable and fast yet great at maneuverability.12.8" length is perfect for skating on the streets.They become pretty good skates, but Powerslide R2 boots are little too big so I need to use thicker socks therefore maybe not the best choice for races.

2005-03-18T22:32:00.000-05:00

Nice Skating DayThe temparature rose to 50's. Wind was mild, so almost perfect skating day.Skated a little more than 10 miles in the evening and about 6.5 miles at night.Both sessions were nice and enjoyable. :: DATA ::Skates: Pilot V ProRoute: West Side Path (evening), Central Park Cutoff Loop (night).Mileage: 28.0 km.Weather: Temp. 45F (7.2 C). Winds 3.5 mph, Events Clear, Humidity 35%.

2005-02-19T23:49:00.000-05:00

Saktes the GatesIt got to be done!Met at Columbus Circle at 18:00 and skated through The Gates on narrow paths with relatively long stretch in Central Park. It would have been nice if we could do so during the daytime under a warm sunshine, but the park is way too crouwded during daytime and is not skatable at all. It was a wonderful experience. I am not sure if the night effect was considered by

2005-02-12T18:54:00.000-05:00

New Wheels // Christo's "The Gates"Replaced the wheels of TR Mag3. My favorite 80mm 83A wheels got worn out, so I've been using Trainer 80mm 81A wheels that came with TR Mag3 originally.I never liked these wheels. They are soft but do not have good grip, and do not give me power when pushed.Most of my major falls had happened when I was skating with these wheels.Anyway, new wheels are Hyper 360

2005-02-09T22:40:00.000-05:00

Ouch !Skated West Side Path in the afternoon.The road condition was almost OK - still some puddle came from old snow.The temparature was unseasonably warm.It was a pleasant skating untill I stepped on a piece of wood (of course unintentionally).Normally I do not fall at all when I hit an obstacle on a street, but for some reason, I totally lost my balances ... and fell. Luckly I did not fall from

2005-01-07T23:07:00.000-05:00

5-WheelerGot a pair of new skates ! They are 5-wheel-speed-skates !Equipped with 84mm 83A race wheels on 340mm extruded aluminum frames.I was so lucky that I could find my size (I have real small feet).Went to Central Park for a trial skating.They are fast, well balanced; on the other hand, they are heavier than my 4-wheel skates. Because of longer frames, it was a bit difficult for manipulations

2004-12-28T23:48:00.000-05:00

Ice Skating The road was not favorable for inline skating due to the recent snow - too wet, too much salt, too sandy etc. So, we did ice skating instead. We went to Wallman Rink in Central Park and skated many laps. They reshape ice surface every one hour so ice condition is pretty good. It was my second ice skating and I enjoyed it very much. Ice skating is very similar to inline skating, so

2004-10-31T23:52:00.000-05:00

Haloween ParadeSkated the 31st Village Halloween Parade.I became a devil. A painted face with silver horns in black top and stretch pants on.Met other skaters in costumes at 19:00 at the Union Square. About 30 of us skated down to Spring Street, where the parade starts. Viking, Last Samurai, A surgeon (covered by blood), Preditor etc. Parade went on 6th Avenue up to 21st Street. It was about 2km.

2004-08-22T23:18:00.000-04:00

Nyack Skate Met at Columbus Circle at 11:00 and skated north to GWB (George Washington Bridge). After the bridge, skated north on 9W, where beautiful scenary was enjoyed. The route was hilly, but not as much as I expected. Because of the great weather - not too hot, not too humid - 28 miles skate was not a "killer skate", instead was totally pleasant experience. Arrived at the destination at

2004-08-14T22:46:00.000-04:00

No Rain Tunred down an invite to "Skate Boston", stayed in NYC. It was supposed to be stormy day according to weather forecast, but is not. Skated West Side Path in the morning (8:30AM-10AM). Less people, cool weather, clear air, all made me happy. Then went to Central Park and skated "loop". Having had a lunch @ home, went West Side Path & skated more in the afternoon.Detected unstable air

2004-08-01T23:33:00.000-04:00

Big Apple Roll : Day 3 Rain ! Oh well, the major skates were scheduled in the first two days, so, today would be the best day for a rainy weather... 12:00 -14:00 Lunch at the hotel ball room (instead of scheduled picninc lunch) followed by Ruffle Drawing #3. I did not win anything, of course. People started departing. What a great weekend ! The event was total success :) The weather became

2004-07-31T22:35:00.000-04:00

Big Apple Roll : Day 2 11:00 - 15:00 / "Triborough Skate" - skated from hotel - cut 50's st. to eastside - 59th Bridge - Queens - Brooklyn - Brooklyn Bridge - Manhattan led by Ed. Mileage=approx. 18 miles. Lunch = Thai Lunch (included) served in the ball room of the hotel, had a Pool Party at the penthouse pool of the hotel. Ruffle Drawing #2. 19:00 - 21:00 / "Spiderman Skate" - skated from

2004-07-30T23:26:00.000-04:00

Big Apple Roll : Day 1 Registration started at 15:30 in the Skyline Hotel(W49th St. on 10th Ave.), where I as a committee member helped a little bit. 19:00 - 21:40 ... "Pioneer Skate" - skated from hotel - west side path (by the Hudson River) - Central Park - Fifth Avenue - Times Square - China Town - Little Italy - SoHo led by Rich. Mileage = 10.1 miles Skate ended at the restaurant named "

2004-07-10T23:27:00.000-04:00

Long Island Skate Bash Had a great park & beach skate in Long Island. Met at LIRR Massapequa station at 11:04 and skated through Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, Massapequa, and Wantagh. Then skate continued down to Jones Beach. Spent about 2 hours and a half on the beach, skated to one of a skater's house for a barbeque. There were veggie burgers for vegans, too. Total mileage was 30miles

2004-05-23T22:41:00.000-04:00

Sunday Morning Skate to Brooklyn Met skaters at 11:00 at the Columbus Circle then went to Brooklyn via 59th Bridge. Skated through Navy Yard, final destination was "Uncle Luigi" 7th street on 7th avenue. After having a big ice cream cone, skated Prospect Park for one loop. Because of a hot weather and high humidity and alos extremely slopy course (Park Slope, Brooklyn), felt like skated lot of

2004-05-16T18:03:00.000-04:00

Battery City Park Turned down an invite for a beach-skate (what an attractive one!), because I was not confident that I can complete a long run without being attacked by a jet lag. Skated within Manhattan instead. Made a round trip to Battery City Park. Met some friends. Weather was so nice. I truly enjoyed the roll. :: DATA :: Skates: TR Mag 3Course: West side H'way - Battery City Park R/TRun

2004-05-03T10:51:00.000-04:00

Jingu Gaien Park I had a plan to join a group skate, Ueno CR (CR=City Run), but could not make it due to jet lag and cold weather. Went to Jingu Gaien Park again. No car is allowed during Sundays and holidays, so skating on the loop is more enjoyable than yestereday. In this park, it seems that ball games are not prohibited, that means

2004-04-10T23:59:00.000-04:00

Group Skate to Queens Met friends at Columbus Circle @ 11:30 and skated to Queens. Queensboro Bridge has an independent lane for bikers and skaters, so it is car-safe. It was a bit windy but a city view and river view from the bridge is awsome. As soon as we arrived Queens, noticed that landscape is totally different from that of Manhattan. There was no tall buildings, so, there was a big sky

2004-03-30T23:23:00.000-05:00

New Skates (Salomon 2004 model) have arrived, but... Salomon 2004 model skates that I placed an order and put in backordered arrived. As soon as I took skates out from the box, noticed that wheels looked so large. I realized wrong skates were delivered. Instead of Salomon Pilot 9 Titalium (80MM 81A), Salomon Pilot 9 Pro equipped wtih 84MM 83A wheels were shipped. Pro

2004-03-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

ROXY Temparature rose to 60F, so, skated West Side H'way in the late afternoon. Nice to skate under warm weather. Went to the Roxy at night. It was fun to see friends, however, the rink was over crowded and I did not enjoy very much. Skated back home around midnight. It was sprinkling, but temparature was moderate and enjoyed skating. :: DATA :: Skates: TR Mag 3 (afternoon), Speedster 2 (

2004-03-21T18:32:00.000-05:00

All Skaters are Friend Very windy but sunshine is nice and road condition was dry, so no reason not to skate. Went to Central Park in the afternoon. Saw some friends and chatted a bit. Then skated "Skate Circle" while listening selected dance music by MP3 player. One of my friends was teaching skating to a new skater, who is a beginer. According to him, she (a new skater) became much better

2004-03-20T17:15:00.000-05:00

Spring has come Today is the First Day of Spring - seems to be there still be a remaining of winter though, sunshine is nice and that makes me smile. AM was little bit windy but became calm in the afternoon. There are quite lot of people in Central Park due to nice weather. :: DATA :: Skates: TR Mag 3Course: West Side H'way: Chelsea Piers R/T, Central Park: Small Loop 2 lapｓs, Skate Circle

2004-03-14T23:44:00.000-05:00

Gray Day Supposed to be nice today according to weather forcast, but it turned to a gray day. Colder than thses couple of days, disappointed. Instead of long city run, made short distance run twice. Placed an order of Salomon 2004 model skates, "PILOT 9 Titalium" . These skates' boots are a bit shorter than ordinary trainer skates. Order status is back order to April 1st. I can't wait !! ::

2004-03-13T13:55:00.000-05:00

Windy Day Clear, not too cold, but windy. Changed Mag Elite 3 wheels from Hyper 76mm to Salomon Racer wheels (80mm - 83A) and micro bearings. Skated Central Park, where wind is less stronger than other areas, little bit. These wheels + micro bearings are very fast but Mag Elite 3 is really physically heavy skates to me. My legs started feeling tired only 3 miles of skating. :: DATA :: Skates

2004-03-11T23:59:00.000-05:00

Perfect Skating Weather Mostly clear, warm, calm wind - a perfect skating weather conditon. Skated in two parts. 1. Early afternoon... skated W-side H'way to "Dog Run". with regular skates on. 2. Late afternoon... skated W-side H'way to 72nd Pier with Mag Elite 3. It has been probably abount 8 monts since last time I wore Mag Elite. These skates are equipped with pretty hard fraomes and

2004-03-07T21:37:00.000-05:00

SMS Another great SMS (Sunday Morning Skate). Met buddy skaters at Columbus Circle at 11:00. Skated toward south via Broadway. Short rest at Washington Sq. Park, then skated down to Battery Park. After short break, made turn to east and stopped by Pier 17. Then we skated up to east village and had a great brunch at a restaurant at St. Marks Pl. on 1st Ave. After food, skated up to Central Park

2004-03-04T01:01:00.000-05:00

Midnight Skate (March 03, 2004) Skated in Central Park around the lunch time. Nice sunshine, calm wind felt nice'n' peace. Skated at the Roxy from 20:00 to 23:40. The Roxy opens @ 20:00, and it was so less crowed, the rink felt pretty large. I have never been at the Roxy so eary. Practiced dance steps that made my leg mustle a bit tired. Skated back home via West Side High Way. It was 57F !

2004-03-02T19:51:00.000-05:00

66F ! It has been busy all day. I was not planning to skate today, but the temparature rose to 66F in the late afternoon. I could not find any reason not to take this opportunity. So skated a bit. Skated littel bit for W. Side H'way then went to Central Park. Did some practice @ Bandshell. Felt greeeat ! :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: West Side H'way 72st - Central ParkRun: 6 km. Weather

2004-03-01T20:59:00.000-05:00

Calm What nice thing skating out is calm wind. Moderate temparature and calm wind made today's cruising perfectly enjoyable. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: West Side High Way : Ground Zero - 72nd Pier round tripRun: 18.0 km. Weather: Temp. 50F (10C). Winds 4.5 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (27%).

2004-02-29T17:22:00.000-05:00

Sunday Morning Skate Met friends @ Columbus Circle @ 11:00, skated manhattan - south to battery park- turned to east, pier 17, China Town (where we had a lunch), then Little Italy, then, north on Park Ave. via 42nd Street tunnel, then back to Central Park @ about 15:00. Great weather, great people. what a fun day ! :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Manhattann excursion : Central Park,

2004-02-28T20:25:00.000-05:00

Almost Spring Suddenly spring is here -- kinda weather. Went Central Park where I met a lot of skaters. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Central Park - Lower Loop 2 laps, West Side High Way - Chelsea Piers and 72nd St. Pier round trip.Run: 20 km. Weather: Temp. 56F (13C). Winds 15 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (19%).

2004-02-27T21:34:00.000-05:00

Practice Skated a little bit in Central Park in the evening. Unlike usual, I did not do "loop", instead, did practice at the bandsehll. Came home via 72nd Pier while watching sunset - kinda romantic. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Central Park - Lower cutoff loop 1 lap, Bandsehll numerous laps Run: 6 km. Weather: Temp. 41F (5C). Winds 9.2 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (21%).

2004-02-26T18:07:00.000-05:00

Almost Spring Ran extended Chelsea Piers round trip course. Nice'n warm weather, feels like spring. Skating season has arrived, I guess. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Chelsea Piers round trip Run: 7.5 km. Weather: Temp. 41F (5C). Winds 9.2 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (21%).

2004-02-25T19:52:00.000-05:00

Chelsea Piers Skated West side Highway in the early evening. It was a bit breezy, but light air with low humidity felt great. Chelsea Piers was covered by crystal salt. They must've expected a lot of snow accumulation yesterday. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Chelsea Piers round trip Run: 6.5 km. Weather: Temp. 41F (5C). Winds 6.9 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (25%).

2004-02-22T22:25:00.000-05:00

Skating with Friends Went for a morning skate with R, D, L, P & me. Skated through regular avenue (B'way, 5th etc) to Canal Street via Greenwitch Village. Came back via West Side High Way. Went Central Park in the late afternoon. Met some friends when I was skating on the "Lower Loop". Joined them and skated some more at the bandshell. Stopped by that friend's house to pickup a pair of sun

2004-02-21T21:30:00.000-05:00

First Skating in the Park after LASIK First outside skate since LASIK surgery on Feb. 12, 2004. Everything I see is so clear, it is great. World is different !! Weather is nice, distance skated is good, total satisfuction ! :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Central Park Small Loop 5 laps, Bandshell, skate circle etc. Run: 20 km. Weather: Temp. 51F (10C). Winds 10 mph, Events Fair, Hi

2004-02-18T23:59:00.000-05:00

The ROXY Went the Roxy. This time two of my colleagues joined us as well. One said that she used to be a quad skater but has not skated for years, and another is almost never skated. In the beginning, it was not as croweded as usual, that was good for two colleagus. They left at around 22:00 and I stayed somemore and left at around 23:30. All of us had a good time, I guess. :: DATA ::

2004-02-11T23:56:00.000-05:00

Addicted to Skate Went to the ROXY two days after coming back from Miami, Fl where I sklated over 60 miles for three days. It was not only me who is so much enthusiastic for skating - met another skater who went to Florida. :: DATA :: Skate: Speedster Course: The ROXY (Indoor) Run: 5 km. Weather: Temp. 32F (0C). Winds 8 mph, Events Fair, Normal humidity (44%).

2004-02-09T20:02:00.000-05:00

It is nice in NYC Came back from Miami in the afternoon. Noticed it is quite nice & warm as NYC - no reason not to skate. Went to West Side High Way (Hudson River Park). Skated a bit, but the road was too wet - seemed to be accmulated icy snow on the edge of sidewalk is melting. Gave up after few kilometers. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Hudson River Park Run: 3 km. Weather: Temp. 42F

2004-02-08T19:19:00.000-05:00

Great EsSkate : the 3rd Day Gathered at "Community Center" @ 09:15 and joined the "What a View" run. It was chilly this morning, so I wore long sleeve sweat shirt first but soon I took it off. Nice Sea view course (14 miles) was really enjoyable. :: DATA :: Skate: TR Mag 3 Course: Miami Run: 22.4 km. Weather: Temp. 55F (13C). Winds 10.4 mph, Events Cloudy, Humid (69%).

2004-02-07T22:28:00.000-05:00

Great EsSkate : the 2nd Day Gathered at "Community Center" @ 09:30 and joined the group skate. Today's course is 24 miles. On the way to meeting point and way back, alltogether about 27 miles - it is a marathon length. We skated 24 miles in about 2 hrs 30 min including 3 water stops. I never skated so much at once before, but was fine. I could skate more. Got sun burn - I should've put some

2004-02-06T11:07:00.000-05:00

Great EsSkate in Miami, Florida Came down to Miami Beach, Florida in order to join the big skating event , "Great EsSkate 2004". There are more than 300 skaters came from all over the country. Miami Beach was "summer" even it is winter. After checking in and registration, joined night skate of 13.7 miles. Nice cool breeze was so comfortable with summer skating outfit. After the skating, a

2004-01-25T16:31:00.000-05:00

Deep freeze does not matter. As long as it is not wet, I want to skate! It was kinda pleasant skating, since it was not as windy as yesterday. Met two skaters, both were unknown, on the W-side H'way. Some tune-up of skates. Getting prepared for Florida skating !! :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Bank St. round trip. Run: 10 km. Weather: Temp. 19F (-7C). Winds 5 mph,

2004-01-24T15:15:00.000-05:00

It is frigid. But so what? It is nice and clear, so no reason not to skate. Central Park was not clouded at all. There was no snow on "Loop" (lot of salt thougj), but "Bandshell" was not shoveled. Covered by snow-tuned-to-ice, and no way to skate. Met two skaters, James and his parter, on the park. West Side Highway was not bad. No snow was left on the road. But no shoveling was done on

2003-09-23T20:34:00.000-04:00

Cool Evening Skate Hard rain stopped in the afternoon and turned to a sunny evening. Went for a evening skate. It was nice cool breezy evening. : DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3Course: Hudson River Park- Bank St. round trip.Run: 10 km.Weather: Temp. 71F (22C). Winds 8 mph, Events Fair, Moderate humidity (60%).

2003-09-21T22:47:00.000-04:00

Almost Perfect At the morning skate, cool air felt so good. Due to Dalai Lama free lecture at the Great Lawn, Loop was closed higher than 72st. Came back to the park in the afternoon in order to deliver video tapes that were taped last month and aired on August 21, 2003. Met a skate frined whom I haven't met since May. That's nice. : DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3(morning) XTR SPEEDSTER 2 (

2003-09-20T19:21:00.000-04:00

Good Skating Day It was little bit humid day, but it is acceptable as long as it is not wet. Went to Central Park in the morning, then there was a running race or something, so, did not stay there and went to West St for a quick run. Afternoon, skated West Street again and went to Centtal Park fm 72nd. Enjoyed Dance Cirlce. : DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3(morning) XTR SPEEDSTER 2 (afternoon)

2003-09-19T19:41:00.000-04:00

Felt like skating in water After Hurricane Isabel, it became kinda dried out so went for evening skate. It was pretty windy, but it was OK. The air was so humid that I felt like I was skating in water. : DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3Course: Hudson River Park- Bank St. round trip.Run: 10 km.Weather: Temp. 75F (24C). Winds 10 mph, Events Fair, Very humid (90%).

2003-09-17T22:45:00.000-04:00

Rather Cool Very sunny and cool evening. Enjoyed evening skate. Got at least about a dozen guy's sight. These of course for me are unintentionally and uncomfortably. : DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 73F (23C). Winds 7 mph, Events Fair, Moderate humidity (55%).

2003-09-16T22:55:00.000-04:00

Pleasant Day ! Finally got a nice day. Left work at five sharp and enjoyed evening skate. Wore TR MAG3. I have not worn these skates for more than a week because of bruise developped. Longer frame and larger wheels (80mm) are much better for long stretch skating, but still have difficulty in backward skating. : DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12

2003-09-09T20:54:00.000-04:00

Moon and Mars Skating after work as usual, and came back just before dark. Moon and Mars look close and they look so pretty. Maybe I should consider night skate. : DATA ::Skate: XTR SPEEDSTER 2 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 68F (20C). Winds 10 mph, Events Fair, Moderate humidity (55%).

2003-09-08T21:13:00.000-04:00

Getting Cooler Skating after work. Sunshine is no longer as same as that of summer. Nice and cool breeze is great as well. :: DATA ::Skate: XTR SPEEDSTER 2 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 73F (23C). Winds 6.9 mph, Events Fair, Moderate humidity (65%).

2003-09-07T19:50:00.000-04:00

Another Clear and low humid day // Got Bruise on my instep Because of luncheon at a restaurant in Battery City Park, I skipped morning run at the Central Park, that I normaly do in the weekend morning, and went to Hudson. Battery City Park のレストランでのランチの都合で、週末恒例となっているCentral Park でのモーニング・スケートはスキップ。全く行かないのも変な気がして午後にちょっとだけ visited。 Lace をきつくしめすぎたのか足の甲に内出血。痛かったわけだ。明日は違うスケートをはこう。 :: DATA ::Skate:

2003-08-31T23:17:00.000-04:00

Great Day Clear and low humid day. Made two separated sessions, both are great. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 , XTR SPEEDSTER 2 Course: Central Park - Lower loop x 2 laps Hudson River Park- Canal Street - 72nd Pier round trip. Central Park - The Skate Circle many laps, then 79th St. round Run: 33 km. Weather: Temp. 71F (22C). Winds 5 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (30%).

2003-08-30T16:56:00.000-04:00

Bonus Sunny Day (Before Storm ....　) 天気予報では朝から雨のはずだったが起きたら曇天。それなら降らないうちにひと滑りとセントラルパークに行って早朝スケーティングを楽しんだ。そのうちに晴れてきたのでハドソンリバーパークまで足を伸ばす。空中ブランコ学校は相変わらず盛況。午後のダンスは雨になったので不参加。 :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Central Park - Lower loop x 3 laps Hudson River Park- Canal Street round trip. Run: 23 km. Weather: Temp. 84F (29C). Winds 6 mph, Events Partially Sunny, Moderate humidity (56%)

2003-08-28T20:50:00.000-04:00

Nice Day 会社のあと12kmはしって帰ってくるのがだいたい19:00頃。もう日が傾いていて太陽を背にすると自分の影が驚くほど遠くまで伸びる。帰宅してシャワーを済ませる頃には暗くなり始めているのだから日が短くなったものだ。 TODAY's sunset is 19:35 :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 79F (26C). Winds 6 mph, Events Fair, Lower humidity (42%).

2003-08-27T21:11:00.000-04:00

No Precipitation It's humid but no precipiration is expected. That's a good news! Made a round trip to Canal Street after work. Wanted to extend skating distance, but it gets dark so soon recently. Sunset time today is 19:36. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 82F (28C). Winds 5 mph, Events Fair, Moderate humidity (60%).

2003-08-26T23:08:00.000-04:00

No skating today, because of suspicious weather. Made wheel rotation for TR Mag 3. Durometer or wheels came with this model is supposed to be 81A (it is written on the wheels as well), but feels like softer than 78A. They wear out so fast. Well, grip feels soft too. So, maybe good for winter, too.

2003-08-25T21:11:00.000-04:00

It was a bit windy day. Evening skate felt good. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St. round trip. Run: 12 km. Weather: Temp. 82F (28C). Winds 12 mph, Events Partially Cloudy, Moderate humidity (55%).

2003-08-24T20:57:00.000-04:00

Winner ! Finally summer like weather is here in NYC. Cool wind felt so comfortable in the Central Park at the morning skate. Made a round trip to Battery Park in the afternoon. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Central Park - Lower loop x 2 laps Hudson River Park- Battery Park round trip. Run: 25 km.Weather: Temp. 72F (22C) to 79F (26C). Winds 10 mph, Events Clear, Low humidity (

2003-08-23T20:12:00.000-04:00

On a clear day --- feels like really I can see forever. Well at least, happoness level is increased. After quick run at the Central Park, went to Battery Park. Pretty nice cruising. On the way back , met a huge turtle in the Greenwithc Village area, I wish if I had a camera with a battery. Made another run in the early evening to the Pier to get some more sun. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3

2003-08-22T22:07:00.000-04:00

Thunderstorm is expected as per weather forcast. Quick skating before rain. 走行距離が短いのでスピードを早くして運動量を増やす。 :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Bank St.Run: 9 km.Weather: Temp. 88F (31C). Winds 5.8 mph, Events Sunny, High humidity (65%).

2003-08-21T22:35:00.000-04:00

Very hot day. Made round trip to Canal Street with cruising speed. Recently, I skate in cuising speed. This is pretty nice and calm, yet good for cardio, I guess. Occasional speed skating is needed for satisfaction though. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 84F (29C). Winds 4.6 mph, Events Some sun, Moderate humidity (66%).

2003-08-20T20:34:00.000-04:00

Pleasant skating after work with lower humidity and nice breeze. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 84F (29C). Winds 5.8 mph, Events Sunny, Moderate humidity (51%).

2003-08-19T21:37:00.000-04:00

Made a return trip to Canal Street after work. Nice sunny day with little breeze, perfect skating day. :: DATA ::Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- Canal St.Run: 12 km.Weather: Temp. 80F (27C). Winds 4.6 mph, Events Sunny, Moderate humidity (70%).

2003-08-18T20:53:00.000-04:00

Kinda hectic day at work, because of recovery operations of Blackout 2003. Nice sunny day with some breeze, moderately low humidity, relatively low temparature, I enjoyed after work skating. :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park- W. Houston St. Run: 11 km. Weather: Temp. 74F (24C). Winds 4.6 mph, Events Sunny, Moderate humidity (70%).

2003-08-17T20:58:00.000-04:00

朝は靄、時々雨という天気で路面もしっとり状態。今日はダメかと思っていたら徐々に晴れてきて昼前には路面もドライになったので Central Parkへ。 The Skate Circle に日本のTVステーションが取材に来ていたので、ダンス系スケートは不得意だけれどfew laps おつきあい。 Chelsea Piers では毎週末恒例のLive Band。今日のバンドはソウルフルで ’September’ なんか演奏してノリノリ。 :: DATA :: Skate: XTR SPEEDSTER　2 Course: Central Park - Lower Loop 3 laps　（2+1）、The Skate Cirlce few laps. 　　　　　 Hudson River Park- Chelsea Piers ret. Run: 20 km. Weather

2003-08-16T19:25:00.000-04:00

午後から天気が崩れるとの天気予報なのでアーリースタート。09：30には公園にいた。早い時間帯はランナーが多い。 :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Central Park - Lower Loop 4 laps Run: 14 km. Weather: Temp. 81F (27C). Winds 5 mph, Events Sunny, High humidity (80%).

2003-08-16T09:09:00.000-04:00

Friday, August 15, 2003 Yesterday's skating was canceled due to Blackout of 2003 even the weatehr was so perfect. It is nice weather again today, so I left work about 16:00 or so and enjoyed skating under the sun. Since it was quite warm, skated slowly in order to avoid Heat (熱中症). Visited Ground Zero. :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAG 3 Course: Hudson River Park - Ground Zero - 72nd Pier ret. Run:

2003-08-12T22:00:00.000-04:00

Humid but no rain あいかわらず湿度は高いけれど、とりあえずの雨の心配はなさそうなので業後ラン。 ABC7のスケートで10キロ巡回路。ゆっくりクルージング。 :: DATA :: Skate: TR MAGNESIUM 3 Course:Hudson River Park - W. Houston Street ret. Run: 10.0 km. Weather: Temp. 81F (27C). Winds 6 mph, Events Some sun, high humidity (80%).

2003-08-11T20:37:00.000-04:00

Short Run after work 一日じゅうどんよりしていたが、夕方になっても雷雨にならない。雨雲はニューヨーク市のやや西側をかすめているとのことで業後ショートラン。Got nice sun！　帰宅した直後に雨。天気予報の天才は健在。 :: DATA :: Skate: XTR SPEEDSTER 2 Course: Hudson River Park - Chelsea Piers ret. + Run: 7.0 km. Weather: Temp. 79F (26C). Winds 8 mph, Events Some sun, high humidity (83%).

2003-08-10T16:29:00.000-04:00

雨の合間をぬうように今日も今にも降りそうな天気。天気予報をいくつかチェック、自分でも空や空気の状態を確認して降らなそうなタイミングを掴んでスケート。降った時用にビニール袋や靴をバックパックに入れて。天気が安定しているときはウエストバッグだけで滑れるのにバックパックを背負っていると背中が暑い。今日は、トライアスロンの日なのでセントラルパークは行かなかった。湿度が高くてスケーティングはいまいち軽快さに欠けてしまう。それでも目の前にヒトがいると抜かずにはいられないのは習性。：：　DATA　：： Skate: TR MAGNESIUM 3 Hudson River Park: Chambers Street - ret. Run 14.0 km.Temp. 79F (26C). Winds 3.5 mph, Events Cloudy with some sun, high

2003-08-09T17:01:00.000-04:00

Before Rain Falls Looks like it starts raining any minute, but it was not so no reaso to stay at home.Got to skate Before Rain Falls. 10:30 to 11:45: Central Park. There were quite number of skaters, actually. 14:50 to 15:30: Hudson River Park It was sprinkling, but was within tolerable level. Humidity has risen and that air condition consumes stamina. It was little beyond my tolerance. Skate

2003-08-08T22:23:00.000-04:00

NO RAIN TODAY ! Skated about 11km after work. Good skating since last Wednesday. It was so nice. I sure enjoyed a happy moment. Skated with a person who is pretty good at back-cross. He suddenly does transition in the middle of path and started back cross for a while, then transition again to normal forward. It was fun. Skate: TR MAGNESIUM 3 Hudson River Park: W. Houston Street - ret. Run

2003-08-03T18:00:00.000-04:00

The weather today was very unstable. Skated in two sessions. Morning: 09:30-10:30 at the Hudson River Park. met no rain. Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:45 at Central Park. caught by a shower. I don't mind getting wet bymyself, but, I do mind my SWISS bearings get wet. They are so fast but extremely sesitive for moisture. Arrived home litte before 15:00 and immediately started maintenance of

2003-08-02T15:43:00.000-04:00

Very muggy day. Humidity is about 90%. But skating made me feeling so great. Skate: TR Magnesium 3 Central Park: lower loop x 3 laps, Skate Circle x few laps. Run: 11 km Temparature: 79F (26C) , Winds: 6 mph, Event: Misty

2003-08-01T23:33:00.000-04:00

August has started with a rainy day - too bad. Skating Log: today-0 accum-0