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Happy New Year 2006
February 2006
"How can we be more resolute with our resolutions? There is no better way to achieve your goal than to inline skate and Skater's Quest is here to help you succeed. Here are some tips."
 
Winter Olympics
February 2006
"Did you know that many of the US Olympic Speedskaters actually started on inline skates?"
 
The First to Finish
August 2005
The first session of the Skater's Quest Fitness Inline Training (FIT) Program, starting on June 12, attracted a wide variety of skaters. 
 
Skating Resources
August 2005
"Skater's Quest's website isn't the only place to get information on what's going on with inline skating."
 
A Visit to the Skate Farm
August 2005
"Not long ago our friend, mentor and all-around long distance skating champ Eddy Matzger, made the big move from Berkeley, California to Floyd, Virginia."
 
Kids' Use of Helmets Less than 50%
June 2004
"Fewer than half of the children participating in wheeled sports wear helmets."
 
High Rollers are on a Roll!
June 2004
"Congratulations to Bill M. and Felicia S. who are the Skater’s Quest Monthly Drawing winners."
 
Skate Season is Starting
March 2004
"It’s that time of year again when Skater’s Quest will resume lessons at Ski Chalet Arlington on Thursday nights and Galyan’s Fair Lakes on Saturdays."
 
High Rollers
March 2004
"The High Rollers is Skater’s Quest’s new reward program."
 
When Things Go Wrong
March 2004
"This will be a series of articles, discussing what do to in situations that may arise while you are out skating."
 
Team in Training
April 2003
If you have a competitive spirit, a can-do attitude and a passion for helping others, you have a lot in common with thousands of people who team up with Team in Training each year.
 
Dealing with the Unexpected (On Skates)
February/March 2003
Here are some safe ways to challenge yourself by experimenting with the unexpected possibilities while on inline skates.
 
Indoor Roller Rinks
January 2003
For those of you who are not yet comfortable with hitting the trails or DC streets to skate, but don't want to lose all those hard-earned skating skills over the winter, consider trying one of the local indoor roller Rinks.
 
Skating vs. Running
April 2002
It’s a common argument. Runners say that running is the better exercise.  Skaters say that skating is better.  Which is truly the better exercise? 
 
Inline to Ice
January / February 2002
You may be surprised to know that some of the championship ice speed skaters got their start on wheels
 
TNT Conquers the Georgia Countryside
October 2001
October 7th marked the 20th Anniversary for the prestigious Athens to Atlanta Roadskate, and skaters from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Program were there for the fourth straight year.
 
Skating on the Other Side
October 2001
...skating is a perfectly viable exercise for 50-something adults to pursue.
 
Thoughts & Prayers
September 2001
We here at Skater's Quest would like to express our deepest sympathy and regrets to all those that have been touched by the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001.
 
Skater's Quest Steeplechase©
September 2001
On August 25, 2001 the Skater's Quest Steeplechase© made its grand entrance at Galyan's at Fair Lakes.
 
Steeplechase©, Part Deux
September 2001
On September 14-15, 2001, the Skater's Quest Steeplechase© traveled north to Duluth, Minnesota to be part of the North Shore Inline Marathon and International Certified Instructors Conference.
 
Jump This! (Skater's Quest Steeplechase©)
August 2001
It's an all out, outrageous, lung busting, thigh burning inline skate race against the clock through a course furnished with everyday urban obstacles.
 
Safety Watch
July 2001
The sport of inline skating is a safe and fun sport and using a few simple precautions will help to ensure a worry free workout.
 
The Country Quest Skate: A Rolling Success
May 2001
The participants of the Country Quest Skate rolled through the rural landscapes of Loudoun County on May 12th to experience history and tons of fun. 
 
Trail Skating 101
April 2001
Keeping (some) simple and courteous rules in mind the next time you use the trails will ensure a positive, safe, and healthy experience for all trail users.
 
Team in Training Recruitment
April 2001
Spring not only brings flowers and showers but it also marks the beginning of the recruitment season for the Fall events for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program.
 
Holiday Gift Ideas
December 2000 / January 2001
Here are some gift suggestions from Skater's Quest that you can fit into your budget as well as gear up any skater for year round fitness and fun.
 
Skate of the Union Race 2000
June 2000
"Rain, Rain go away" was the mantra of all the hardy souls that braved the drizzle and wet pavement to participate in the Kraft Skate of the Union Race 2000 on May 20th.
 
What About "about.com"?
June 2000
About.com, is a network of sites that includes over 700 highly targeted environments, each overseen by a professional guide, who is a company-certified subject specialist dedicated to helping you get what you want quickly and easily.
 
Lessons on Wheels?!?!
April 2000
Skater's Quest is a mobile inline skating school with two trailers full of fun that we can bring to your office, church, clubhouse, school, etc!
 
1999 Athens to Atlanta Roadskate
October / November 1999
32 skaters worked together to prepare for the October 10th Athens to Atlanta Roadskate. 
 
BladeFitness
July 1999
Yes, it's here. Skater's Quest is offering the Rollerblade BladeFitness Program
 
Skate of the Union 1999
June 1999
A big thank you goes out to all of you who supported the 1999 Skate of the Union in Chantilly, VA on May 22.

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