I Trained Like An Olympic Figure Skater

[@MichelleKhare]

It's finally here! What did you think of this episode? Silas and Madeline knocked it out of the park with this edit!! We put so much love, time, and resources into these episodes, and I hope you enjoy it. :) P.S. For everyone asking - the songs during the music video and final competition are by my very talented friend Abigail Barlow! Be sure to check out her music on Spotify!

[@kenadieoliver348]

you did amazing! i’m proud to call you a part of our figure skating family!

[@abbiee1053]

You did incredible! You making me want to start figure skating but it sounds scary 😂

[@jasmint3207]

I loved everything about it! It always helps me so so much that you show your us fear and insecurity, the times something didn't work, that you can cry and just all the ups and downs. Not just a straight progression to sucess and "flawlessness". Thank you for that!

[@jasmint3207]

And when you went on the ice for fun I cried . You looked so happy and awesome and like you really felt yourself. I want that too and now I feel really encouraged 👧❤ (Also especially by the MMA fighting video and your ballet video. I've watched those multiple times😊)

[@sm9800]

Do Basketball next pls💖

[@beltranuriasdyansofia1534]

I got shooked when she said she was 27, because she actually looks 19.

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

Same

[@watching2341]

Asians don’t age lol

[@Dj-qr5zq]

Me too 😨😊

[@katkakurovska1153]

@@watching2341 she is not asian, BRUH

[@ErenYeager-lv9gh]

Bruh ikr she looks amazing 🥰

[@bris2350]

When she was crying about not being confident I felt that

[@Narola]

Bri s saaaaaaaaaame 😭🤧

[@itscoldinhere6931]

i swear i just saw you in the comments of alx james’ gabbie video?

[@maddiehembree7113]

She can’t even be upset with herself because she started off with not being able to skate at all and now she’s here.

[@Hex-k7j]

Exactly

[@harrypotter3365]

I can’t even stay properly on the ice 😂

[@tylaxx2363]

Harry Potter same 😂😂

[@Maya_Luna3]

I start skating at 4 (Canadian XD) but I never be able to jump. She was amazing. And knowing that a lot of my friend can't stop on ice or do the cross and she got it in that amount of time is incredible.

[@keroppi2029]

true

[@lvndrlc]

I felt it when you said, "I hate feeling like there's a time limit." It sucks knowing that life is short, and you haven't really done much and you're already halfway through adulthood. I'm just so glad that you're pushing yourself to do these things even if you don't feel the best. I admire you and I hope you look back and feel satisfied with the effort you put into yourself and your viewers.

[@Fyodor_Plush]

Exactly, limits and time sucks. It helps us, but also makes us feel stressed and pressured

[@glitteraddict._430]

As a figure skater, I don’t think people realize how quickly she advanced. 2 months and she already landed her flip jump. Way to go Michelle!!!

[@sasharhodes3691]

I completely agree although she does have an Olympic coach speaking from experience here I've only been skating three years and just finished MY flip

[@mr.baymax6809]

It took me 2 years to land a flip jump!

[@strawberrymilk6428]

It took me 6 months to land a flip jump but I have background sports with cheer

[@mr.baymax6809]

Kota Cove oh at that time I had none

[@chloe5065]

Isn't she already an elite athlete? Not that they are similar, but she placed nationally in cycling. That gives me the impression that she's very athletically gifted and also has the psychology to go very far in a short period of time.

[@itsjustmeng2353]

I love how she isn't fake and shows her mistakes and hardships and how sometimes she thinks of quitting but keeps going.

[@innermoon1515]

I agree, it’s always amazing to get back up and try again even if you fail. She shows what it is really like and works hard, it’s incredible. Also, ARMY for life. Forever we are bulletproof! Borahae~💜

[@maisamakhlouf9689]

ARMY forever

[@Taekooklife-ez9fl]

Yeah, i think its amazing how she is literally qualified to do anything and how she records lots of things like this, also... 사랑해요 아미~💜

[@JoJo-dj9ek]

@@Taekooklife-ez9fl Oh yes, she, Michelle, is like a prototype of a human being others should be built after. 😉🥰. She has the personality in the videos, which every trainer wishes for his or her students not to mention her talent and attitude towards the goal what ever the nature throws at her. She should win the 🥇 for being a human being!!! ALSO SHE SHOWS, that not EVERYBODY HAS TO START AS A 4 YEAR OLD IN ORDER TO HAVE A GREAT PROGRESS!!!! Oh and by the way, I was a 24 years old, when I started to learn how to speak in English! I was literally watching the Friends from a small car video player in a bath tub daily basis - in order to learn to speak English! I had subtitles on and off, which were extremely helpful. And there are loads of students in our veterinary school, who are over twenty years olds and even a few 39 year olds in a starting class. (50% will be chosen by an entrance exam alone without any benefits from recommendations nor grades.) English is not even close to my own language! You can not even compare!

[@i_am_jungshook_g5153]

Army forever (I purple u )💜

[@ariemitchell496]

she is littrally the definition of "live your life to the fullest"

[@anzelatte6993]

Agree ❤️

[@purpleteardropss]

because she has money. average person struggles on a daily basis

[@RadhaRani9709]

@@purpleteardropss true we are busy in dealing with everday problems 😖😖

[@mariosandejas2579]

@@purpleteardropss yeah. she's able to do the stuff she wants to try and earn money at the same time..

[@mompracem01]

@@purpleteardropss We can have either reasons to do what we want, or excuses not to. Harder or easier, it's always a choice.

[@Avery_is_cooler]

As a figure skater I was personally REALLY impressed with Michelle. She took 6 weeks to oearn all of these moves from scratch while it took me aroung 1 whole year! Michelle really has made A LOT of progress in her skating.

[@BAmelia2316]

Take in consideration that she already have body training like her flexibility was already enough for that routine and she had the pressure of learning for a challenge and also she was being trained by Olympic athletes, not saying this to make her look like her achievements were not important, but to let people that are willing to learn know that is not that easy and you will fall, cry, and work a lot to get at a near point, and you can’t give up!

[@MORIAHANDELIZAGAMES35]

@@BAmelia2316are you trying to make it seem like she didn’t work hard or something Michelle isn’t that flexible

[@BAmelia2316]

@@MORIAHANDELIZAGAMES35 you must be blind bro I literally said that i was not saying that to undervalue her work here but to let people that are new in any sport know that her situation is very different that the place that you will be as a regular beginner, and I know that she is not that flexible is not like I didn’t see this video but she was flexible enough to get to a skill good enough to pull this quicker

[@bowmaster8848]

So happy she left buzzfeed Look at her now

[@kianaalexis5004]

BowMaster isn’t she doing the exact kind of stuff she did while on buzzfeed? Not trying to be an asshole

[@sinopaba_]

Kiana Alexis she was, but at least all the money goes to her directly

[@bennie1223]

She also said in some video that Buzzfeed wasn't going to let her do these types of videos. That they felt she already did enough of them or something along that line.

[@sweeetrosie]

Watch her go m m m m m

[@lazywagon]

Next should be Ryan and Shane's Unsolved

[@isla1215]

"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking too much room" wow

[@liaruth9795]

Isla that was just amazingly described

[@56658]

my parents @ me

[@squid4484]

I was the 1,000 like

[@sifa.w.e636]

Isla im probs lying down then

[@maritown406]

why’d i read this as he said lmfao

[@sienfrqnce]

I expected Lloyd to be a little strict...he's actually funny and friendly

[@lararibeiro3343]

i'm guessing you watched ice princess way too many times lmao

[@user-nu4en4ms6w]

army!!💜💜

[@maddie4582]

iamDirtyWater ayeee armyyyy

[@sallyrobles1851]

I feel like the timeframe for this competition was so short it’s tough. Might as well just try to make the best out of a few small moves.

[@official-orange-art]

When I still took classes, my coach terrified me. XD

[@BathWater0427]

Marsha’s story filled my heart with mixed emotions, it’s so sweet that she started when her husband died and held the memory of him thinking that it looked amazing watching a ice skater with her. But it’s so heartbreaking her husband died and that’s when she started that feeling must have loomed on her for a bit “why couldn’t I have started when he was around to watch” must’ve turned into “he is here watching me in spirit (if she’s religious probably something like he is watching down on me from heaven) and that feeling must send warmth into her while she skates. There’s passion from her blades sent shivers like he was right there with her happy for her and she could feel his energy with her ❤ it’s so bittersweet

[@andreaarias8612]

When she said, "I hate feeling like there's a time limit"... I felt that.

[@OG_HazelGrrl]

Omg SAME.

[@eyoelbeyene7798]

literally what school revolves around.. time limits it sucks.

[@estherkim6738]

Yes, I struggle with this alot and I'm not even that old😅 14 yrs

[@Eyez0fjulia]

Esther Kim SAME. I’m the same age as you ;-;

[@Kieranajm]

Yeah well if you wanna get good... if you don’t train enough then you run out of time and lose your chance to succeed. Similar in every sport really.

[@addisonnolen8051]

I’m seeing everyone say “Train like a competitive cheerleader” and YES!!!!!

[@christinec7760]

📣📣📣📣📣

[@lilyn.2435]

Smoed who?😂

[@kristalsanchez1916]

FLYER OR MAINN :)

[@noellecaylor6374]

I second this

[@rainbowflowerpower4464]

The first girl started on the floor, laying on the ground is a penalty to your score if you do it so their performances aren’t completely like competitive performances as they don’t stick to all the guidelines and rules

[@shiu2296]

When she said i feel too old and i feel like theres a time limit for everything i felt that...

[@caziis13]

i felt that too

[@vc9491]

@Luke McCauley :0

[@wodahs4200]

Alaynaaa Aaatish she is right tho. Because we all are going to die one day.

[@Nini-tc7kp]

@@caziis13 I felt that frl

[@lunabii_16]

dude same, im 19 and since im 13 I've been telling my parents that I want to train ballet, figure skating etc but they have told me "you're too old for it" its awful and discouraging

[@whoisrxisa]

She advanced so quickly! As a figure ice skater it took me 3 years to learn a flip so the fact she made it in 2 months just shows how much she accomplishes and does for her youtube&herself

[@itz_BB-SA-roleplays]

how old were you when you started skating?

[@whoisrxisa]

9! Im 15 now

[@nevasimsek4027]

Ok but let’s be honest, she didn’t try to get any of her other jumps. You probably already had your salchow, toe loop and loop when you were working on your flip. And you had to do other things during your day like go to school. If you had two months of that intense training you’d have gotten your axel. Her achievement is impressive don’t get me wrong, but it’s not fair to you when you make that comparison.

[@foreveryeung52]

I cannot believe she did this in eight weeks. Incredibly impressive.

[@licauuyrqqlicaki4020]

Τελιο

[@SimplePlanForever99]

Well when you have a coach who has gone to the Olympics, spent an hour or two with them in a lesson, and skate nearly everyday, you can advance quickly. Also if you include off ice training.

[@liaruth9795]

I honestly look up to her as a skater of two years. What she’s done is incredibly impressive.

[@asiordia1]

I’ve been skating for four years! Im barley learning my waltz’s!

[@guacamoli7]

Rainbow Gacha Potato what have you been doing these 4 years?

[@penelopeology]

When she falls, the guy is there so fast I feel like he teleported.

[@twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206]

Gotta love that guy

[@FridaysMusic]

on some edward cullen type shit

[@IvyG-C]

Friday yep.

[@jennaye8142]

edward is that you?

[@alixx_ace.of_spxdes]

It was homestly really sweet that he went over that quick to help her

[@hanamarek8080]

Why is nobody talking about Marsha. That woman stole my whole heart

[@adambrickley9088]

Yeah she was a boss!

[@inkedinthemargin3292]

She was so sweet too right after she comes up and is smiling like no tomorrow saying how fun that was and how proud of herself she was. I lived to have that level of confidence

[@brothertn708]

Hana Marek she made me cry, women hold back so much to take care of their family. Once the husband dies, they dare to go out and do what they truly want!

[@abbydvorak2611]

Ditto! Made my day!

[@RoseAllDayyy]

Marsha is a QUEEN 🙌🏻

[@janika2356]

This video is the reason I started figure skating at 26! I just revisited it now, two years later, and I am beyond thankful to Michelle for giving me the confidence to start this. I suck, and I am reminded every time I'm on the ice that I suck but it's still really fun and I absolutely love it.

[@Dani511.]

You should train like a firefighter next

[@MichelleKhare]

interesting you say that... :)

[@Dani511.]

Michelle Khare omg 😃💖

[@hannahmaaazing]

DOPE

[@ate7865]

yes!

[@pbower4378]

Michelle Khare oooooo I’m excited!!

[@bluemonarch9346]

Imagine being Michelle’s kid in the future, “my mom used to be a runway model, miss USA trainee, figure skater, ballerina, nasa astronaut, etc.” THE SKILLLS

[@icepebbles8471]

"my dad has diabetes."

[@bluemonarch9346]

dana olivia you must be fun at parties

[@dana6858]

Blue Monarch sorry i didn’t mean to sound rude🥺

[@liv6370]

At this point you’ve done more things than Barbie Some things u should try (roller derby, cheerleading, diving, surfing, gymnastics, skateboarding, trapeze, horseback riding, cosplay, soccer) any add ons?

[@diygal5708]

I love your profile picture. I’m gonna try to be Ms.Joke at Comic-Con.

[@liv6370]

DiyGal thx and ooo that sounds like fun

[@MichelleKhare]

LMAO OMG

[@liv6370]

Michelle Khare OMG ILY

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

@Sydney Fleming *yet*

[@jordynsteinbrink800]

I grew up figuring skating and competed at the senior level. It was my entire life. To do this in two months it’s amazing!

[@staerrybby5814]

Imagine her getting a job and there’s literally so many things in her resume Edit:Holy I didn’t expect alot of likes 🥺 thank u for all of the likes

[@yasukomes3255]

That's what I thought 😂

[@evab.6240]

Ice skating for a few weeks isn't something you put on your resume 😂 Sorry

[@Rose-lz2et]

@@evab.6240 I haven't finished watching the video yet, but she is training for a competition, so if she gets anywhere from first to third place, do you know how impressive that would be to put on a resume? "Got 2nd place in a competition only after 8 weeks of training, not knowing how to skate prior". That's awesome!

[@aspannas]

@@Rose-lz2et It wasn't a real competition, it was just for the video.

[@Rose-lz2et]

@@aspannas Well I still think that is super impressive, I think it's great to have so many things on your resume because it makes you more attractive than someone who has been working at target for 3 years. She has experience in so many fields and people love seeing that.

[@Janet_vonda]

I just love how she’s so serious doing these kinds of things, not goofing around or playing. She respects what they do and is genuinely curious on how they do what they do.

[@Mari-bt6pr]

Yeah I have respect because I know a ton of people who would goof off

[@angiem7725]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Marsha for teaching us that it's never too late to start anything? Love her!

[@sabrecrafted7409]

Absolutely!! I spend a lot of time thinking I've missed my chance as a SAHM and artist, when my passion is riding. Then I see beautiful, graceful people like Marsha and the older equestrians in the Olympics and remind myself that there is still time for me to raise my kids AND live.

[@angiem7725]

@@sabrecrafted7409 Exactly!

[@Sar--Pandey--00]

if it wasnt for her michelle might have really throwed up

[@mariep3554]

Bless her.💚💚💚💚🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@magicale940]

Yesss

[@sunsetovertheocean13]

When she says ‘You rush it because you’re stressed out,’ I genuinely felt that. Because it’s exactly what I do. I did a competition a few days ago, and during practice everything was great, but I fell on a double toe because I rushed.

[@whisperywind8768]

Everyone: “I trained like a *suggestion*” Me: “Can we talk about how great a teacher Lloyd is?”

[@abigaillopez1750]

I KNOW!! He seems so serious but he's actually very chill and has a lot of patience, I'd love to have a teacher like him

[@sandragamal8727]

Yes he is an amazing instructor

[@morganl2633]

Yes!! He’s so patient and I love his laugh and cheers. I imagine his attitude helps his students stay calm while learning. So great.

[@ewaprasua8203]

I would love to have a teacher like him!

[@Laylay62007]

But I would love to be able to train like a suggestion 🥹👍🏾

[@chloeyeung6853]

Guys don’t be sad that she got her jumps so quickly, she was training with a Olympian , don’t let yourself down

[@mr.worldwide4758]

Plus she's already an athlete

[@mariemeow9757]

SprinklesCakebottom 10hrs a week isn’t a lot tho

[@may9989]

@SprinklesCakebottom no figure skating

[@SaraCaspian]

It's both. She had resources and she worked hard.

[@lanataylorsversion]

Cherxyy ...

[@elenaferry]

Her speech about feeling to old to do things HIT ME. I’m only in my mid teens and yet I still constantly feel like it’s too late for me to get as good at certain things as the people who’ve been doing it since birth. Especially in musical theatre.

[@ziondavis7347]

I feel you, I also am in musical theatre and I really like it but sometimes it is discouraging since I haven't been doing it for to long. But it's never to late to start ANYTHING. So keep going, if you love musical theatre don't stop doing it 😼

[@frainium8644]

Same..

[@Luubelaar]

I learned to figure skate when I was 19. I was competing against kids literally half my age. Along the way I met a lady who started learning to skate in her 60's. You're never "too old", and it's only "too late" once you're dead. While you're still breathing, keep going. "Comparison is the thief of joy"

[@goldenhourss]

Luubelaar that’s so motivational...

[@goldenhourss]

Halo Kay you’re suuuper young, im 18 and barely have time but im starting as well :) do not worry too much! you’re young, beautiful and have time to practice! i’m rooting for u, 🥰🥰🥰

[@benjixxo]

I've been skating for 13 years so when you landed a flip in 2 months I was really impressed.

[@hazystarshine]

the confidence issue is something i understand all too well. “why can’t i just be confident out the gate?” i felt that deep.

[@xogirlwonder]

I felt it deep too. Michelle, you are relatable and I am right there with you.

[@Cafe_Con_Christy]

Same...

[@Miluiel01]

Yeah I feel like that too

[@maramh5137]

I cried seeing 66 yro Marsha on ice with such joy, and hearing her story!

[@NatalieValverde]

I’m crying too! Such an inspiring person

[@allyburnett3315]

I cried too!! I thought being 25 could be too old to start acting but in definitely taking classes soon

[@dasha0135]

Instantly.

[@teodoramisic2632]

Same

[@sarahlecave6199]

Same

[@SolarKnightPlayz106]

Michelle is the type of girl in school that everyone is jealous of bc she so perfect but you can’t be mad at her bc she really is so nice

[@mariosandejas2579]

you guys are close with each other? 🤔

[@SolarKnightPlayz106]

@@mariosandejas2579 no but I luvvv watching her vids and she is sooo nice in each one so yea💕❤️

[@theingridish]

Trueee omgggg she is so niceee

[@Gamedayhockeypodcast]

so true tho

[@krystalyan4719]

Why do you think you have the right to get mad at someone for a non-sense reason?

[@natashabeech3442]

As a figure skater I would like to say how well you did , this was my favourite of your videos , people think this is easy but really it’s not . Well done! ( btw , I’m ten and a level 6 ice skater)your awesome, an inspiration and I love you.

[@Ruby-ut8fd]

“I trained like a professional surfer” That would be really cool to see cause there is a lot more behind scenes like breath holding, working out, etc. It’s would be awesome to see you try tricks and stuff hehe

[@millareppen-gjelseth2778]

I wanna see this too! I went to a surf camp last summer, and I was so scared, but it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had and all I wanna do is surf more.

[@coco-ot4eo]

I am a professional surfer and I think that there is so much more to surfing than people think. She should totally train like a professional surfer.

[@qsalazar5740]

Yes!! I would love this so much! Surfing is so addicting

[@everydaysaschool-day7517]

Ahhhh would love to see this so much!

[@allys.8629]

I wish all teachers were like Lloyd. He’s so nice and encouraging.

[@isaochy4197]

chicken lasagna that happened to me with dance

[@SkyCloudSilence]

I dunno. He seems to have a lot of suppressed anger.

[@jennashaw6710]

he’s so nice with his sexual misconduct charges and his ban from Skate Canada due to them

[@allys.8629]

@@jennashaw6710 oh dang I didn’t know about that! That’s awful!!!

[@Nyxthebat04]

@@allys.8629 holy shit what

[@jaysglam0222]

As a figure skater I can only imagine how much all this training must have cost... especially with the coaches she has.

[@Peayou...]

Lol prob Madi it all back from this vid but it's crazy though

[@amilehonstein1671]

They are also getting publicized by her and the rink so maybe they cut some costs off ? Idk

[@sophiedaisy9396]

I do figure ice skating and I'm using mah brothers account

[@natalierogers9926]

yeah im a figure skater too ive never had an olympic coach 😂

[@tamhuy10]

@@found13 they meant the cost of the coaching

[@miles_corner]

Coming back to this in 2024 made me feel great. I’ve been on and off of figure skating for years and I’m now starting to really want to get into it again, and this helped a lot to see. Especially as a disabled person with leg ✨issues✨ seeing the 60 year old woman made me realize “hay! If she can do it maybe I really can do it!” One of the first things I learned about skating was TO fall. Conquer your fear and learn how to do it best. It’s better to know the pain than deal with the unknown. I’ve taken that with me. Lol If you read all that thank you. ^^

[@sunispretty]

When she had a breakdown that's how I feel about things sometimes like seeing kids ice skate I feel sad that I didn't learn at a young age along with other things I could've learned.

[@yoyoyoyo9220]

I still am quite young but I'm not even sure if I should try since I have to focus more on sports like cricket but I always just wanted to try

[@sierraneuroth3914]

@@yoyoyoyo9220 You should definitely try! Figure skating you dont have to nessarily have to go professional. You can do it for fun and stuff

[@kathy6149]

i feel a lot like that too after taking years off of taekwondo for health reasons and now never being able to reach the full potential i could have had i not paused, i see kids breaking shit while doing backflips and all i can do well is flexible and i injured myself 2 months ago so i even fucked that up, but keeping a good mentality and training that muscle to be back in shape even if it takes more than 6 months is all i can do so i'll do it because that's all i have left to keep being good at my sport

[@thegreenyard]

But it`s never to late girl. I´ve seen some 80 year olds achive there dreams. Your body is made for this.

[@Jediahbear]

You're never too old to start skating. And it's not very expensive for beginning. All of the skates and stuff she bought is what heavy competitors use. And there's a lot of things that you can teach yourself.

[@tehrealcoralsnek7044]

The "I wanted to prove I could be perfect under pressure, but I proved that I could fall under pressure and get back up" really hit home. Super motivational

[@-cadenzaswonderland-8196]

Reminds me of yuri on ice moments

[@kiram.3619]

I love this quote! It6's just so inspirational.

[@holagirl7144]

- Cadenza's Wonderland - yes ive been wanting to watch it

[@disneygirlgaming3625]

As a figure skater who has been doing it for nine years since I was three, I really don't think people are realizing at all how quickly Michelle advanced in only two months.

[@dianakhryapkina1474]

O goodness I've been skating for 8 years since I was about 5 and it took me HALF A YEAR to learn and perfect my flip jump she did it in 2 months 💀😳

[@disneygirlgaming3625]

@@dianakhryapkina1474 I know right😳💜

[@dont_know_anymoreum797]

Then again she did have an Olympian figure skater as her teacher

[@Canadianbrunnette]

I think it also helps she is so fit and strong!

[@mia-nr6mc]

i’m a ballet dancer and you’re right!

[@sharonb8545]

I just started binge watching Michelle’s vids and she is so impressive how quickly she adapts and she has to be the fittest person on earth!!

[@ForgetfulSparrow]

My favourite thing from this video - “I wanted to prove to myself I could do something perfect under pressure.. and what i learned was maybe I can’t do that, but what I can do, is fall under pressure and get back up.” - Michelle the most inspirational person alive.

[@Brooklynthatgirlygirl]

Wow🎉

[@balletobsessedweirdo]

shes such a wise person from all these experiences I love her quotes

[@Purplecheese132]

I’ve been skating for 1.5 years and I still can’t do a flip jump soo well done🎉🎉🎉

[@olafyasss]

🎉

[@Dice-Gamble]

"Michelle the most inspirational person alive" - @ForgetfulSparrow Exactly what I've been thinking.

[@Julia-vo1ok]

Imagine the stories she’s going to tell her kids.

[@AnanyaSingh]

She might just share the link

[@feedhyungwonplease6087]

@@AnanyaSingh lol

[@lillaorsos5472]

She doesnt have to tell it, she just shows the videos😅🤣

[@chrisdeanaschneider2412]

Lilla Orsós but it’s so much better to tell it and they find the videos lmao. Imagine! 😂😭❤️

[@laiahaguilar1587]

You should do “ I trained like a professional horseback rider” or “I trained like a competitive cheerleader” next

[@DancingFlicka]

I would love either one of these!!

[@katelync712]

Yes to both, but especially the horseback riding one!!!

[@byariannahogan]

Equestrian would be awesome

[@haydennicole178]

ouu cheerleader! learning flips or tumbles!

[@poppystrom]

Laiah Aguilar yeeees we need horse riding!!!

[@Shroomy171]

I relate to everything about this video, i am a 15 year old skating with 11, 12, 13 year olds and it is so humbling being the oldest one on the ice. You are such an inspiration Michelle, the way youre always pushing yourself and accepting every challenge. So much love from me

[@red-velvet-cakes]

i’m literally in the same situation! i’m the oldest in my group and sometimes I feel really embarrassed, like I shouldn’t be here. I feel like I should be better by now and skating with girls my own age but It’s not something I can help. all I can really do is try my best and try to get the skills down so I will be able to test out of the level! I have to remind myself frequently that it is not a contest of who’s the best at the youngest age it’s about self-improvement. I sometimes forget these girls have been skating since the age of 5 and I’ve only been skating for one year. keep your head up and remember, you’re there to improved yourself and you will only waste time focusing on others

[@adrienhirtz2788]

What a warrior she is, getting out of her comfort zone so violently each time. Respect

[@gxrlwonder]

“why can’t i just be confident out the gate?” felt that

[@alleycaaat]

RIGHT? Ugh.

[@haroulovia]

As my ballet teacher says: Don't worry about falling! The floor is always there for you😂" Amazing job Michelle! Balancing on a single blade seems daunting!

[@Ludix147]

Almost how my swimming coach said: "don't worry about swallowing water, it's paid for"

[@lu.u237]

And I always retort back: “Yeah and I hate being caught by the floor.”

[@haroulovia]

@@lu.u237 Lol!

[@westdekota5935]

@@Ludix147 our coach set up an entire practice with the fastest girl in our group to scare us into not breathing off our walls🤣🤣

[@missamanda2920]

Wdym it’s easy

[@Sitskier123]

Watching this as a Paralympic alpine skier I have to say it’s amazing how you progressed and it truly shows the lessons I’ve learned over the years. My specialty is slalom and one of the things you find out over time is that you will never have a perfect slalom race. No matter what you are going to make mistakes. It’s so quick and you have almost no time to think so all you can do is trust your own abilities to counteract any mistake you make. The hours of training and effort that go in behind the scenes for that one competition is something most people don’t see. There’s a lot of sacrifice and struggle as you push towards that goal. You have to sacrifice in order to push forward and it’s great to see you show even a small taste of what that is like. When I was in middle and high school I drove an hour and a half almost every weekend to train with better coaches than were available in my hometown. I don’t have any lasting friends from high school really because of that, but the sacrifice was worth it when I got to compete on that world stage for the first time. Now I continue to strive to be better and see what else I can achieve in my sport. Hopefully everyone else who sees this can use it in their own life as motivation to keep pushing themselves further than they ever thought they could.

[@juunimuu]

One thing I should remember while skating: I have knees. They bend.

[@aprilclayton8326]

That is one thing I could never seem to remember

[@valueofapotato3753]

Omg the opposite of gymnastics

[@valueofapotato3753]

Except when you stick it

[@jamieisnotokay3298]

Yes, or just.. Drop your butt. You don't even need to bend your knees, just drop your butt.

[@txlip9131]

My coach: BEND!! BEND MORE! FEEL YOUR EDGES! DEEPER EDGES! POINT OUT!

[@ayonixanimations]

Holy heck, that talk of her discussing the whole "Am I too old" thing hit me hard. I've questioned that several times in my life and I'm only 18. I have thought about how so many people much much younger than me, and are so much more successful because they started at such a young age. It kind of makes me feel like I've wasted my life honestly, and that even if I started now I wouldn't get as far as I could starting young.

[@sassreaction6574]

I feel you but you can do some amazing things I believe in you and your too young like just live life you know be happy 😊 ❤️ and believe in yourself because we never know when we gonna die so live it young ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@snuffkin6553]

Same. I just started falling in love with ice skating and I really want to try it but the fear of "being too late" really hits.

[@DreamBigJilly]

And what I've learned at 30 is that its not too late and to start now

[@victoriagonzalez1991]

Ayonix Animations I thought the same whey I decided to return doing ballet, then I realized that we decided the live we’re gonna live, and who cares? If you like it and you want it, you should do it.

[@coba4207]

I feel exactly the same way! I've wanted to ice skating since forever but my family couldn't afford it :(. Now that I'm in college and got a job, I told myself that while I'm still a teenager (19 btw) and still young I should just go for it because the longer I wait the more I'll regret it. Sure, I most likely won't get to the olympics or anything but imagine what I'll be like in 5 or 10 years time! I'll still be young. It's never too late! Marsha (the older lady skating in the vid) and Michelle gave me so much inspiration, I don't care if I'm the only adult taking the learn to skate lessons. We got this guys and girls and everyone in between! Go for it!

[@AylaDefouw]

“Originally i wanted to prove that I could do something perfect under pressure. And what I learned was that maybe I can’t do that. But what I can do is fall under pressure and get back up again.”

[@arthurtheaardvark13]

such a strong quote

[@GlorTheGorg]

as a figure skater, im obsessed with this video. it makes me feel so confident in my sport.

[@alaralingerfelt2702]

i like this guy, how he helped her when she was falling or about to. He laughed along with you, he made sure you were okay. He’s a good coach!!!🥳

[@ningenteo7055]

Honestly she is the bravest women to take up so many challenges

[@rifathghouse6679]

i wanna be like her

[@rifathghouse6679]

@C C C o o k i e z thank you :)

[@emilyesnyman]

@C C C o o k i e z I needed that, thanks :)

[@israa7364]

The only move I mastered is the burrito

[@MichelleKhare]

AHAHAHAHA OMGGG

[@-its_fr1day--377]

Israa omg Same.

[@alemiranda3186]

Same!!

[@ginendy]

Same

[@hysteri]

It’s 899 likes.I can’t like it..

[@variberii_]

as an ex-figure skater, your progress was insane!! you did so well, dude!! props to you for getting there so fast!!

[@grimaristea]

Michelle is the real life barbie. She’s doing every profession !

[@naiyadaiya7189]

I would love a MK doll!,or like MK training cards.

[@Wisteriahouse1916]

Here's the thing I'm 13 and I feel like I missed my chance at doing things like martial arts and Sports and playing an instrument so I don't sign up and seeing her do figure skating is really inspiring and makes me realize maybe it isn't too late if she's able to do it maybe I can to

[@samanthahazell5775]

johnny weir started at 12 and now he's one of the most well known skaters so i would definitely say go for it:)

[@jealousharibo]

It's not too late! I started competitive Athletics at the ripe old age of 19, and now I'm international level athlete (I'm now 25). I'm not yet an Olympian, but I very well will be at the next games. You can do it, you may be too old for some sports, but in all the others you're still very, very young.

[@frozen.koolaid.powder9766]

hey miss girl!! I'm thirteen too, and same! But this past november (december?) I started skating at my local rink, and I was scared for the exact same reason! But it is *SO* worth it to start skating, it's never too late! You should totally do it, I think you'll love it as much as I do!!

[@abbyroad5169]

You can start as late or as early as you want i started when I was 4 but you can start a 13, 15, or 18 if you wanted

[@ifoundjiminsjamss]

Its never too late just work hard, believe in yourself, and go for it

[@nikorucupcake2499]

“I’m seeing all these 8 year olds execute everything perfectly” I felt this so much. I started skating late, and it sure it humbling when you see these young kids land a single axel and people around my age landing triples while meanwhile, me, a 15 year old is still doing the axel drills >.

[@d6sires]

me lmao i’m learning how to roller skate (i know, nothing like figure skating) but i see like 6 year olds in the speed skate when i’m on the rink and i’m like damn okay

[@sp123]

Figure skating is a young persons sport. After a certain age it’s all about fitness than asthetics

[@quinnp7035]

Keep a good positive attitude and don’t get down on yourself

[@julianneballmer495]

Nikoru Cupcake it’s okay. I’m 22 with a broken hip and I fully intend on 1) getting back into dancing and 2) start skating!

[@chyntiaputri5505]

Me in 18 and never tried ice skating yet.

[@HopesAreGone]

I am so very grateful that I found your channel, Michelle. I have binge watched a ton of them and can truthfully say that I have cried along with you. I don't know you and you don't know me, but every time I see you conqure your fears and keep going, I have an overwhelming sense of pride. You are an amazing human. Thank you for taking risks, showing us the true and sometimes not always pretty sides of each challenge.

[@ashleybraun4735]

Do a “I trained like an all-star cheerleader” challenge

[@loub9394]

Ashley Braun YESSSSS

[@valeriecamila9868]

YESS

[@valeriecamila9868]

Also I trained like an All-star Pom dancer!!!

[@kalirennn]

Yessss Please

[@IvyG-C]

Valerie Camila Do a “ I trained to be a por- *wait maybe I shouldn’t say that :/* n star. 👀” challenge

[@KuroRyuu13]

"Remember you have knees. They bend." My coach says something along these lines almost every lesson XD

[@V_098]

My dance teacher said that once when I was doing allegro. I kept on having straight legs and she just got so so angry

[@charliejae8795]

Sameee. They open their mouth and you know it’s gonna be “BeNd YoUr LeGs”

[@hannahlouise1763]

I'm teaching a friend to roller skate and I am constantly finding myself saying that!! it's so much easier to balance if you do

[@angelsubs1114]

My dance teacher Always yells at me for bending my knees when I do an Arabesque or balancing or something xD

[@willowstoh]

Rowan I do gymnastics and figure skating. In gymnastics I have to keep my legs straight and in skating I have to keep them bent.

[@justryanne1222]

train to be a COMPETITION cheerleader? like if you agree!

[@NeverShoutSkylerr]

holy shit yes!!!!

[@brookelewis1442]

YESSSS

[@ashleyfolan2388]

yesssss

[@amy9818]

I've been a cheerleader one time I feel in the air on my knee with no mat

[@lifelovejourney]

Great idea!

[@amazedbykayy4510]

She has literally inspired me to go above and beyond and not settle for things that I know I’m comfortable doing, but going out doing those things that I’m not comfortable doing and being great at it

[@heyitsjustmarz5498]

Michelle is what i imagine my parents wanted their daughter to be like

[@clairedidier2792]

Parents should be proud of their children whether they learn ice skating in one week or not

[@leefox00]

LasIvories for me my parents arent like that lol

[@alexandra-karla6337]

haha so funny

[@wtf5749]

LasIvories my parents aren’t like that

[@bee4441]

Maybe they did, but I can almost guarantee that they're still happy with whatever they got

[@claudettepenaortiz7834]

as a figure skater myself im impressed with her advancement.

[@martasoricetti2307]

me too

[@riv247]

same

[@matilda4119]

"what I can do, is fall under pressure, and get up" skated for over 10 years and I have never heard a quote summing it up more perfectly.

[@-_Lemon_-]

Almost 8 years for me 😂 I'm only on doubles still cause I've broken and fractured some stuff along the way

[@101sanford]

@@-_Lemon_- are u okay

[@-_Lemon_-]

@@101sanford I'm okay 😅

[@101sanford]

@@-_Lemon_- talk soon my favorite friend i have to go to work love u as a friend

[@101sanford]

@@-_Lemon_- whats ur name im josh

[@beckyklepper315]

GIRL!!!! You're AMAZING!! I'm 47, suffering from so many physical limitations due to chronic illness. I am loving how dedicated you are!

[@luisachumakovski611]

"Those knees, they bent" Greatest advice for ice skating out there.

[@kailiak4271]

Great advice for anyone trying to walk, too xD

[@JustSmileBiitch]

Lloyd's advice being relevant even for some current elite skaters out there.

[@Coco21212]

And for roller skating too !

[@shaniahlucero9773]

“Those knees, they bend” That’s my senior quote now.

[@thisbsuchadopekid]

High school senior or 👵🏼 senior xD

[@Cakeontheroof]

Let's get this straight: JUST ATTEMPTING THIS IS GUTSY AS F*CK. Doing as well as she did was incredible. What a whole hearted challenge! Also great coaches, they were so patient, kind and supportive!

[@altysad6497]

There’s nothing that she can do! Huge Respect for Michelle! Beautiful and strong lady ❤ Happy she left Buzzfeed and started her own thing 🥰

[@claudineb2621]

As a former figure skater, a couple of points: Cold: You get used to the cold--I can't explain how besides that after years and years of doing it, you just don't even notice (until you get off the ice). Gear: Michelle mentioned getting really expensive gear; excluding blades and boots, you don't necessarily need the warmest clothes as you advance. If I had a hard session, I could easily be a t-shirt because I got so hot. When you are higher up (doing advanced jumps or spins), you just don't stop moving (and your coach is watching you even when you aren't in a private lesson!), so warmth is not the same factor at the beginner stage. Falling: It is TOTALLY true! The older you get the more scared you become. If you cannot start this sport young, it will be hard simply because adults know the risks (and your body is less loose). A fall that looks really bad to spectators isn't even that bad haha--you also learn where to place your body when you fall cause you've probably fallen on that ONE hip about one thousand times (or my personal favorite you body does a nice slliiidde across as the ice). My biggest recommendation would be to tuck your head in--do not let your neck snap back or you will end up with a concussion! Michelle did an good job! This sport is for the fearless, the determined, and the strong--I recommend anyone go out and trying figure skating or ice dancing (if you don't want to do any jumps or spins!).

[@Junkyty]

By the end of most of my sessions I was in shorts and t-shirt cause I got so hot!

[@marieked]

It’s true once you warm up with stroking and a few jumps you strip out of your sweater/sweatshirt... I used to practice in sleeveless dresses, and I didn’t get cold. You only get cold if you stop moving! And your coach is always watching, even if it’s not your lesson! Get out there and have fun!

[@wafaael-hassan1261]

wow

[@anitagomez9100]

Falling as an adult is also scary because you fall from a higher distance then when your a little child. But I still can't get over if she would have just bent her knees it would have been so much easier for her !!

[@elucified]

Re:Cold I dunno man... I don't think it was normal that she was freezing for so long. All I have is skating experience when I was young but even then I never was cold to the extreme levels that she was under. I think that definitely attributes to making sure you get good gear BEFORE you try skating. I feel like she got hypothermia :S

[@abigailpowell3850]

Failure is the only reason we succeed; that’s because failure motivates.

[@performwithme]

Abigail Powell I need to realize this in my dancing. I needed to hear that. Thank you!

[@abigailpowell3850]

Skyla Phillips you’re welcome

[@butterflyblues2917]

Learning not to fear or hate failure but to embrace it as an inevitable and necessary part of the process is so vital to succeeding and just being happy in general. It took me too long to figure this out.

[@sofiekravatz5465]

I’m a figure skater and I can’t believe how much she has improved in such a little time

[@xxrealmsxx7459]

Same here. I mean, her Salchow was swingy and she didn't place her left foot right in the flip, but for someone who only just started skating, that's to be expected. I'm actually surprised they taught her a flip. I've been skating for a year and a half and I've learnt three-jump, Salchow, Loop and I'm learning toe-loop. I've learnt all the other jumps in my off-ice training but I've not started learning them yet. That being said, I haven't started learning flip yet, but I know exactly how to do it (at least off-ice)

[@lake_siren6206]

Dude same like how-

[@Vibesharky]

Seriously !!! Like what she learned crossovers so fast! It took me 7 times to do basic 4 ( when there was still 8 basics) and like shoot she learned it so fast .

[@liaruth9795]

I’ve been skating for two years and I’m terrified of falling. It’s to the point where it stops me from learning more. I try to not be as scared and tell myself it’s okay but it still scares me. I hope one day I can get over my fear and work more on my other moves.

[@sofiekravatz5465]

Lia Ruth dont worry! I’ve been skating for 9 years and I’m still afraid to fall. It’s a mental game and sometimes you have ur good days and other times u have bad days but that is what this sport is and it’ll all work out :)

[@danachungSin-if9od]

Please don’t cry Michelle! Your progress was VERY impressive

[@alyssaniu460]

I think she was quick on this because she trained like a ballerina for 6 weeks so she know the basics

[@princessmuslimah5706]

She was quick on this because shes awesome. 🤪

[@rainbowdashsailormoon6005]

I will say as a ballet dancer and figure skater, it helps, but I still really struggle with spins since it's so different from pirouettes yet similar. Mind you, I did ballet about 15 years before starting figure skating though lol so ballet is extremely ingrained into me.

[@sisidiam1096]

it just helps getting better understanding because they're similar but not learning a whole new skill

[@myrabelamber]

I KNOW RIGHT !! I AM SO PROUD OF HER 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@lilyharper6691]

Ballet is nothing like figure skating

[@beverage7335]

Her having her breakdown about how she felt old is normal in skating when you start later than most skaters. I had that same feeling when I started.

[@anshi5098]

when did you start? I kinda am inspired to. But I think I'll be able to start next year, if being serious and I will be 18.

[@eyeekou]

@@anshi5098 I started at 12. Honestly, skating is one of the most physically and mentally tiring sports I've done /tried. There are times where youre just so ready to quit cause you arent improving fast like everyone else in your club or youre just not good as everyone else. Although, it's so rewarding when you finally land a jump you've been working on for months. I'd say try it. Even though (sadly) you're passed the age where you could go to the Olympics, there are adult-only competitions available. Try it out, like I said, skating can be one of the most rewarding sports.

[@anshi5098]

@NIKITA duggal omg thank you! Really needed that.

[@catalinashr369]

@@eyeekou i'm 16 and looking forward to begin figure skating, i'm trying to convince my parents because the nearest ice rink is a little bit far, around 30 minutes if the road is empty. If I manage to begin in this year, do you think i'd be able to compete and all that? i hope to not be discouraged because of all the things i am watching, basically i know that patience is important and that falls happen and i am starting to slowly work on my flexibility. Thank you for anyone that read that.

[@eyeekou]

@@sstrawberryprincess I mean, it's possible. There are figure skaters for the US (johnny weir) who started at 14 (i think) and won gold at the Olympics. It all depends on how quickly you can pass your skating tests and learn your elements. But yes, go for it, maybe you can reach the Olympics.

[@pearlsuarez1558]

“What i can do is fall under pressure and get back up” YES YES YES

[@kaypatton8008]

Isn’t it crazy? How she just puts herself through this and it’s just so inspiring saying that you can do anything you want to do if you put your mind to it and you have a grit like whether you think you can or you think cant you’re right

[@tqrgaryen]

I love how Michelle doesn’t just butter everything up and hide the truth. She actually shows her mental breakdowns and shares how she is feeling at the moment even if it’s a negative thing. She really shows the whole experience, and I appreciate her for that :)

[@leandergarcia5426]

Michelle is the strongest, most persistent and most dedicated human being I hope to meet one day 😄🇵🇭

[@leandergarcia5426]

going through all that stress and physical toll .... and she shot an outro #amazing

[@DianaMuturia]

FACTS!!!

[@a.lemmyy]

YES! I've been seeing him practice back when he was always in competitions and I ADORE him 💕

[@gabriellajones7850]

"why can't I just be confident out the gate?!" i hear you fam

[@julierosales2997]

GabriellaJoy broke my heart but i felt that

[@carrie_the_recruiter]

Yeah this is so so so hard. Glad she talked about this aspect.

[@amywhitehead1430]

oh my god, she did amazing! fell once and got back up. wow ive watched this multiple times before but its hella inspiring every time

[@isabellaworster7714]

“You’re a little shivering burrito” Omg Garrett is the best 😂

[@ketchupcl0wn]

"Failing is necessary for me to feel confident." That is such a powerful quote...

[@Blabberflups]

It's understandable, too. For me, once I fail and notice that the world didn't end and that I can try and try again... that's when I start to feel confident because I know that as long as I don't give up I'll eventually be able to do it

[@ann7892]

Michelle's mom: What do you want to be when your older Baby michelle: Everything!!!

[@laurawic]

Amazing! And so inspiring. Gonna share this with newer adult figure skaters because you show what is possible even in just a short time. I also love when you said "What I can do is fall under pressure and get back up". Great philosophy!

[@alyssarichardson1880]

Whenever I say that I'm too old to do something my mom smacks me. She was 40 when she had me, 56 when she first started college, and at age 63 is still kicking ass. I'm 23 and I sometimes feel like I'm not doing good enough for someone my age, but my mom reminds me that there is no timeline and achievement at any age is still achievement! I'm 23 and I'll be starting college for the very first time this fall (at 24) and by the time I get my masters degree I'll be 31. But that's ok!

[@theresacaupain7767]

Raven Witch you go girl or boy!

[@annisapuspadini180]

Wow your mom is so inspiring! Good luck with your study 😄

[@ashk7116]

Wholesome

[@priyangigaur5579]

I can relate to you and I'm so happy for you. You go girl!! ❤❤❤

[@HeartofFlame]

I feel the same way sometimes too. It’s really easy to let that kind of anxiety get you down. I’m nearly 30 and I’ve been in college classes since my junior year in high school with like four more years to go. The feeling of it being never ending is awful and some days I want to quit so bad. Especially when the classes are hard or when I know they are consuming my own personal life. But I keep reminding myself that I’m to close to quit now. I know that if I were to even take a semester break, longer than summer, I’d never go back (that’s how much I hate it).

[@XavieraMarie]

I honestly just cried at Marsha, she looked so happy to be there.

[@annecentral]

Marsha is wonderful. She's like that when she skates at the rink in practice as well.

[@joannelavallee8353]

Big same. She has gold in my eyes.

[@colouringwithzero]

Legit me too

[@101sanford]

@@joannelavallee8353 u cant sing

[@101sanford]

@@colouringwithzero u cant sing

[@emmabrook9691]

“Remember you have knees, they bend” every skating coach ever

[@everlyw7892]

Haha yes! This is literally the reason I can’t do a double sal but can do double toe and loop- stoopid knees

[@namtittiesforlife4168]

and also tennis trainers

[@swiftiebee13]

@@everlyw7892 I’m too scared to do a waltz man-

[@Lieke_bw]

PLSSS

[@YurimoHikashi]

For real.. I'm learning speed skating

[@Rima-od8ce]

You honestly impress me Michelle, how you learn fast and do hard work, even when you mess up, you get up and never give, up. You also make people understand that they can do anything they want in life. You truly inspire and entertain us. One lesson I learned from your channel is " Never give up on something YOU want to do "

[@eatrocks6704]

“Remember you have knees. They bend” IM SO DEEEEAAADDDD

[@WellThatsViolet]

Allis Wang literally every hockey dad or coach all day every practice

[@rideordie004]

LITERALLY MY DAD

[@iamsuperbored8516]

Sounds like my coach when I do crossovers

[@eevajjune]

violet twomey or ice skate teacher

[@irgendeinesarah]

I felt that on an other level tbh

[@minad7309]

honestly as a figure skater we are definitely under appreciated

[@dollfaceqq_8129]

That’s right. People always think skating is easy bcs we make it look easy. They don’t see the years of effort put behind that ten minute performance

[@gabriellefrancis7753]

theia mina no for real though 🤦🏽‍♀️I feel like I need to prove myself more considering it’s not a black person’s sport

[@detroitbecomebeyonce8321]

Gabrielle Francis I wanna start figure skating next year, buttttt..I’m black and I’m overweight. Which means I need to lose a LOT of weight.

[@Kieranajm]

Mhm I never really thought of it till now lmao 😂

[@K1tK9t]

Dude I do figure skating and I feel like I suck at it

[@bbutterfly]

The “skating for fun the night before the competition” part was so beautiful! Your heightened skills and confidence were insanely evident, and the camera work and editing were sick!

[@HUNKragor]

It was downright genius