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Enter the fascinating world of inline marathon skating with Tavis Trosen, a passionate skater who's helping revitalize the sport while creating welcoming spaces for skaters of all levels. From his ice hockey beginnings in Grand Forks, North Dakota to founding the Miami Inline Marathon, Tavis shares an insider's perspective on building skating communities that bridge the gap between recreational rollers and elite racers.
Tavis takes us behind the scenes of marathon skating culture, revealing how he and two skating friends decided to launch a new event in Miami specifically designed to welcome recreational skaters who might never have experienced a marathon before. As established races like Athens to Atlanta and Rolling on the River come to an end, his mission to preserve these communal skating experiences becomes increasingly important.
You'll be transported to Eddie Metzger's legendary "Skate Farm" in Virginia, where Tavis learned transformative skating techniques from a master who once revolutionized inline competitions. The conversation explores training in Thailand where daily Thai massages keep skaters going between adventures through small villages, showcasing how skating becomes a lifestyle rather than merely a sport.
Tavis offers invaluable advice on equipment choices, training methodologies, and race strategies that apply to skaters of all levels. Whether you're contemplating your first marathon or looking to shave minutes off your personal best, his insights on technique work, frame positioning, and wheel selection might change your approach entirely.
Ready to experience the inclusive spirit of inline skating? Join the community at miamiinlinemarathon.com or follow @skatewithtavis on Instagram to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and discover upcoming events where speed is optional but community is guaranteed.

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