Roller Skates or Roller Blades?

I forgot how much I loved skating, but oh how I remember now! I few months ago, roller skating was trending heavily on ticktok. Although I had just gotten roller blades for my birthday, I couldn’t help but want some roller skates too. I searched high and low and finally found some Chicago Skates from Sports Unlimited (before they sold out). I was a bit clumsy at first, but I feel so confident on them now. Roller skating is an art, it’s really about feeling the music, footwork and pushing the boundaries on spins and turns. Roller blading, on the other hand, is about fitness and speed for me.

A friend of mine mentioned that the Shelby County Green Line was a great option for blading and after my first visit, I’ve been hooked! It’s serene, shady and the perfect spot to test my speed and endurance. The Shelby Farms Green Line is an 11 mile urban road that stretches from midtown Memphis to Cordova. I can imagine what a bird feels like flying, when I’m rolling around on my skates. It’s not too common to see black women outdoor skating here in Memphis, but who knows? Maybe some more of my sistas will join me out on the wheels.