Category Archives: Inline skating

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Harry Katz

You’ve probably had the experience of being completely absorbed in an activity, totally focused, losing track of time, your body moving effortlessly, your mind clear of all distractions and worries. You were “in the zone.” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls this state … Continue reading →

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So long, Skate King

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Harry Katz

This morning I taught my last skating class at Bellevue Skate King. I’ll resume teaching in the fall, but at a new location. Skate King is closing its doors at the end of the month after more than forty years. … Continue reading →

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I’m packin’ … skates

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Harry Katz

Right up until the last moment, I debated whether or not to take my inline skating gear with me on our family trip to Australia.  I knew we’d be visiting some remote areas and small towns, and spending lots of … Continue reading →

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Roller man

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Harry Katz

To paraphrase Obi-wan Kenobi, "I don’t mind rollerblading, but what this guy’s doing is suicide."   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rgWl_7nH4w&feature=related

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Skater in the Mist

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Harry Katz

Sunday afternoon, turkey eaten, thanks given, houseguests packed up and gone home; I tossed my gear into the trunk of my car and headed out to skate off excess consumption. I arrived at Marymoor Park a little after 4pm. Not … Continue reading →

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