Wheelie Crazy

Well, here I am a wheelie crazy Mom, one of a thousand people that are starting their own blog today.  Computer literate?  I would like to think so, though as I dig through the information out there (on the internet) I feel more and more illiterate.  So, a little about myself and my family.  We live in Leo, IN, a small town outside of Ft Wayne, IN.  My husband and I (high school sweethearts, awww) grew up here and have now returned to our homeland (Brrrrr!!!) after his service of over 21 years in the USAF! We have two beautiful children, Devin, 20 and Mikayla, 13.  They both compete in inline speed skating and have for the last 2 ½ years.  What a sport!  I have to say, we have been involved in soccer, basketball, and inline hockey.  And the camaraderie and sense of family when you go to a speed skating meet does not compare to any other sport.  I love this sport.  So much so that I have finally put on a pair of inlines myself.  So what that I can’t go any faster than a 20 second lap, but, I am determined to do this.  Though I have to say, I would not have tried it at all if it was not for the support of the other skaters, parents on the team and Coach Brian, Team Roller Dome.  Practice is hard, but, if you love to go fast this is the sport for you.  I hope to continue this blog to get as much attention as possible to this silent sport.  Everyone knows what ice speed skating is, but very few have heard of inline speed skating.  As a side note most ice speed skaters got their start on inline skates and transitioned over.  These kids work hard skating 18 – 20 miles a practice, in addition to training and conditioning off the rink floor.  So I am creating this blog to get the word out about how awesome this sport is!