Flo Vs 8 wheels

If anyone had ever told me that my first experience of Goodwood would actually be going round the motor circuit on roller skates I would probably have thought them crazy...CRAZY I tells ya!! But there I was on Sunday 25th May 2014 having a very surreal experience doing the South Coast Roll around Goodwood Motor Circuit!

I've had a bit of a skate obsession for nearly a year now, it all began when I bought a Groupon voucher for me and my bestie to go to the local Roller Disco for her birthday, we loved it so much we decided to go along to some skate lessons and we have never looked back.

Within the first month we had even invested in our own quads....

Sue with her new Rio Discos and me with my new Rio Retro - since these pictures were taken we have both also invested in some Airwaves wheels and new bearings

 Skating soon became a big part of my life and lets face it has pretty much taken it over, what with going to the roller disco (Risco) practically every weekend, constantly checking out the latest boots/wheels/laces (anything really) to pimp out my quads (must resist temptation!), it's even involved a whole new wardrobe!

The vibrations tickled my feet...

Now I'm not going to lie to you, I was a little bit apprehensive on the morning of the SCR!
For 1: I had never experienced skating whilst wearing my safety pads before never mind skated outdoors 2. I was used to the nice smooth surface of The Mo Club not some evil rough tarmac that would hurt, and I mean really REALLY hurt if I fell. and 3. I had absolutely no idea what to expect!
What on earth had I got myself into?!? One lap of the circuit was something like 2.3 miles and there was talk of a skate marathon (?!? wtf) which would mean completing 11 of those laps, I really didn't think I would even complete one!

Pretty silly really as I had absolutely nothing to worry about. From the moment I started skating to the moment I finished (and beyond) I loved every single minute of it. I got round 2 laps and spent the rest of the afternoon cheering on my friends to completing half and full marathons (proud of the lot of ya).

Well done on your six laps guys!!! BEST. DAY. EVAR!! L-R: Me, Dan, Sue and Niall

 I'm pretty sure all my skate buds will agree when I say we will deffo be back for more next year and I aim to double up my socks ;) and go for 4 laps maybe even a half marathon...ERMAGOD!!!

I really wish this event was more than once a year!! Roll on SCR next year!!