training day in my life as a figure skater living in NYC

[@BRBRidingMyHorse]

I skated competitively as a kid and quit at 17. I had all of my doubles but was very burned out. I'm 43 now and back on the ice. It's insane! My center of gravity is so different now. I want to just be able to dance around the ice and do some decent spins. Thankfully I've been active and fit my whole life but this is a whole different thing. Love your vids:)

[@cathydingg]

@@BRBRidingMyHorse I’m so glad you found your way back to skating! Congrats on starting your journey again (:

[@christinawuerzberger5157]

I’m also a figure skater I just had a competition and it’s good to stretch so you can do the sit spin into doing a leg hold also your axels are really good you know only so many people can do it I have a few more sessions till I do triple axel class so keep on trying you will get there

[@cyberqueen7784]

I'm gonna be honest, but I admire you, Cathy! Doing intense figure skating and working in consulting (which is already hard in itself) is definitely something admirable. I'm a Chinese American woman that's one year older than you and I also work in corporate, but I have a hard time getting up early, so I practice in the evenings with many of the teenagers at my rink. Of course, I will have to learn how to get up early eventually too if I want to advance further as a figure skater. I don't skate every day like you, but on days when I don't skate, I do off-ice training in the form of ballet classes, yoga, and pilates after work. I do volunteer work outside of skating, so that can make it hard to balance in addition to work, skating, spending time with friends and family, and other hobbies. But you do everything so well. I used to be more introverted, but I've become a lot more outgoing over the last few years.

[@cathydingg]

Aww thank you so much for your sweet note! I really appreciate- you seem so dedicated to your own journey and it's truly inspiring to see more people doing the same things out there! Keep going at it and wish you the best of luck on your journey! Keep us all updated!

[@aquamarine_ocean]

tip for getting the sit to y spin ( 6:42 ) when you’re at home doing nothing just lay in your split and try to press your body to your front leg. (it’s very painful at first but eventually it will stop) you should also do the pike stretch. i love doing these stretches bc i can just watch youtube while doing them lol 😭 oh and you should do leg hold to sit to leg hold to sit off ice as much as possible! having a slight oversplit will help sm aswell, just put your foot up on something low to the ground. your sit is amazing i think you could get this spin someday!!

[@cathydingg]

@@aquamarine_ocean thank you so much for the advice! Yes yes a lot of stretching needed! And totally agree haha I also watch KZbin when I do these stretches 😂 thanks for the encouragement! 🫶🏼

[@PecanSandees23]

Cool video. Great seeing my coaches as well. 6:00 wake up? I wish!!! I'm already on the subway, changing from a local train to an express. You reminded me that 1) I have NO work/life balance; 2) I need to do a separate workout other than skating; 3) I need to stretch because my sit spin isn't low enough to count right now; 4) I must resume my off-ice training (jumps and the spinner); I should try intermittent fasting (so hard when you work from home); 5) I have to get to bed earlier (skated on 4 hours of sleep last session). Thanks for the video. I'm off to make some improvements. 😊

[@cathydingg]

@@PecanSandees23 yes for sure! Good luck with everything!!

[@reginayan]

SPONSORED!! let's gooooo (also your cannonball variation is so pretty!!)

[@cathydingg]

Awww thank you so much!! We’re getting there slowly with all the sit variations 😅

[@ashleygrazutis4203]

I can relate to this video on a spiritual level. Thank you for a great video! I always love your content ❤

[@cathydingg]

Much love as always 🫶

[@KingCross9929]

Girly you have my support and I’ve subscribed to your channel just by watching this vid

[@cathydingg]

@@KingCross9929aw thank you so much for your support- I appreciate you 🫶🏼💕

[@jazzupyourlife.official]

I love watching your videos 🥹 I'm still working on my basic 5/6 skills so you are goals ❤❤❤

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much!! Good luck on your own journey and know you will be great! (:

[@jazzupyourlife.official]

@@cathydingg awwws thank you 🥹

[@rattasticc]

Really loved this vlog!!

[@cathydingg]

Thank you!

[@iamkid_a]

THE Y SPIN ISN'T LOOKING BAD

[@iamkid_a]

sorry 4 yelling 💕 it's just true is all

[@cathydingg]

IDK FAM - I'm not sure if you're seeing the same thing I'm seeing LOL

[@TheRatNextDoor-z6f]

@@cathydinggno no it’s actually very good for working on. It’s a very realistic goal that y could def achieve with a lil but more practice! I don’t wanna be braggadocious but I have some triples and my weakness was spins. But with more balance and strengthening workouts, my spins have greatly improved to the point where I got my first +4 GOE on my level 4 spins!! (Finally 😅)

[@cathydingg]

​@@TheRatNextDoor-z6f Thank you so much for your supportive comment! Really hoping that one day I will get the Y spin going and be flexible enough!

[@nekohuntress99]

i do inline figure skating and let me tell you, spins are a nightmare!! back camels are terrifying bc if you fall it will hurt and there is nothing that you can do to help it

[@sieisabella]

The link for the budget tracker isn’t working 🥲

[@chloe7288]

Wow, I don't know how you do it all. I envy your time management skills. Your sports bra/bralette is so cute. Do you mind sharing where you got it from? xx

[@cathydingg]

@@chloe7288 aww thank you!! It is a grind indeed but love doing what makes me happy- and of course! It’s from Alo Yoga!

[@chloe7288]

@@cathydingg Thank you!!!

alr but ur sit spin 😍😍

[@cathydingg]

Daww thank you 🥲 after many many hours of practice

[@canves9817]

we have a similar level, ur a bit better than me. i never dreamed that i coul eventually do skating as a job! how do u do that? is it about price money from competitions? or more than that

[@prrcharlis5718]

omg what rink do you skate at?

[@janetconnor6435]

I want to know how you did the handheld video of the spin!

[@cathydingg]

Great question haha- I literally just held my phone in my hand while spinning! It was quite the experience, but we made it happen

[@oksanayushyna7999]

Мой день проходит на работе, у меня нет столько времени для себя. Я работаю в детском саду. Я рада, что ты можешь себе позволить заниматься для себя ❤❤🥰🥰🥰