Publisher's Synopsis
If you have ever wanted to take up speed skating and wondered where to begin, this volume will show you how to choose the right club and how to test your developing skills in grassroots competition. This guide takes you step-by-step from skating fundamentals to more advanced training tips. Special features include: Long track and short track skating; In-depth profiles of the top international speed skating stars; Great names in speed skating history; Standard skates or clap skates -- which blades are right for you?; Skating opportunities for beginning, advanced, experienced and challenged athletes.
