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Mariah – Crossfitter who Loves to Skateboard

I love that Mariah is both a skater

and photographer of other skater girls (below she’s doing both).

And of course I love that she has fun skating.

As for why Mariah loves skating and thinks more girls should skate

I love skating because it makes me feel fast and powerful! Gives me confidence that I can do adventurist tasks and that I am never too old to let go and have fun.

Long boarding makes me feel goofy, bad ass, and beautiful at the same time. I feel capable of anything and love breaking the typical stigma of boys being the ones who get to skate.

Girls look just as cool and can be just as good if they have a passion for it. I love taking my longboard out to the beach and cruising along watching everything as I fly by. I try and catch details as I pass everything and everyone and it overwhelms me how many beautiful, people/ things there are in this world!

This blog exists because more girls skate when they see stylish girls having fun skating and hear why they love to skate.  If Mariah’s answer didn’t just make you want to skate ???

It’s always the right time to try skating.  You can always quit if you don’t like it.  If you never try, you’ll just be wondering what if.

 

 

First GRO San Diego at Encinitas Community Park

Went to the first San Diego GRO (Girls Riders Org) on Saturday July 9th and had a blast. 

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I’ve always loved the events GRO puts on in other cities and I’m so thankful that @kelsaygroms & @kendra.sebelius have started a monthly Girls Skate Session at the Encinitas Community Park.  The 2nd Saturday of the month all girls – all levels including those just thinking about skateboarding are welcome to come to a free skate sesh from 10am – noon.

It is the perfect place to meet other girls interested in skateboarding. Can you learn to skate there?  Absolutely – most of the girls are more than happy to share their tips & boards. 

As for ages – you know how I feel about age – let no number define you or your happiness. But if you’re wondering there was a mix of all ages and all levels. 

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What I also loved was the total inclusion – yes girls can skate with boys so there were boys – some brothers, dads, and friends who also enjoyed the park and beautiful day.  It’s a public park & public event all are welcome!

Also want to shout out thanks to Nekter Encinitas who supported the event with juice & water.  And all the donations for the free raffle – I know prizes for just showing up.  

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I’m getting ready to go on my big European adventure but I’ll try to be back by Saturday August 13th for the next GRO San Diego Girls Sesh.   If you have any questions or need directions just let me know plus it will be posted on the upcoming recurring events page of my blog. 

Below are pictures my mom took and as for why is it good to have girl skate session?   Why not?  More girls skateboard when they see stylish girls skateboarding & get encouragement so a girls skate sesh lets you see & feel the encouragement. 

XOXO skatingfashionista 

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