Why do we do this?

Question

For the serious figure skaters, I'm just wondering why we dedicate such a large part of our lives to skating. Honestly, what draws us to this frozen pond? It's so money-consuming and time-consuming and I need a reminder as to why I'm doing this.

Answer 1

I do it because it is a time where im in my own little world. My mind wanders and I am open to everything. It is a time for my imagination to run wild! It is also so much fun!

Answer 2

cliched as it is, when i'm skating fast, nail a jump, spin or even just do a really good mohawk, when i'm skating in front of other people, when little kids look up at me, as i looked up at others, and when people praise me, i get a buzz inside that makes it all worth while, and i don't mind the falls, the cold or the getting up at four thirty.

thats why i love skating

xoxo

Answer 3

if you need a reminder i dont know why you skate.

its the feeling of accomplishment and beauty that you cant find anywhere else. the feeling that even though you're beaten and bruised, in your mind you have won.

Answer 4

We all  need a reminder from time to time because we wake up one  morning after a specially horrible practice and ask ourselves: why do we do it?

The sense of flight and freedom when you take off from ice and the sense of accomplishment when you land something. That tingly feeling you get in your fingertips when you get enough speed on your spins.

in short, because we love it and it gives us that little something that nothing else can.

Answer 5

because i know this sounds g*y but every time i step onto the ice i cant help but feeling free and that this is where i want to be. well thats just me

Answer 6

if you are asking this question then why are you skating. figure skating is more then a hobby, its a lifestyle. i dont figure skate for exercise or because its glamourous, i do it because i love it and i cant imagine living without out it if you are doubting your passion for the sport then you will not be any good because you are loving what your doing.

Answer 7

because we love it! Because you get drawn in and want to go further and further.

Answer 8

We dedicate because we love it. It makes us feel beautiful and graceful and powerful. SO we don't get to eat what we want or hang out with our friends, BIG DEAL! ENJOY THE SPORT!