After nearly a year away from skating, I’m finally lacing up again. On January 16th at the Emerald Coast Challenge, I tore my ACL during a speed skating event—an injury that led to reconstruction surgery, months of physical therapy, and a long stretch of wondering whether I’d ever roll onto the floor again. Today, in this emotional comeback episode, I return to Tarry Hall Roller Rink and step back into the place where my skating journey truly began. I take you through the nerves, the hesitation, the memories, and the moment my wheels finally touch the floor after 11 long months. Whether you’re a skater, an athlete, or someone facing your own recovery, I hope this conversation gives you encouragement to take your next step—no matter how small. In This Episode: • The moment that ended my season • What recovery and ACL reconstruction really looked like • Returning to Tarry Hall for the first time • Lacing up again after almost a year • My first push-off and what it meant emotionally • Reflections on injury, identity, and coming back stronger About the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast: Stories from behind the scenes of rink life—skating culture, skate builds, speed skating, rink business insights, and conversations with the people who keep the roller skating world rolling. If you’ve battled an injury or are working toward your own comeback, I’d love to hear your story. Follow and subscribe for new episodes from Tarry Hall Roller Rink. @TarryHallRollerRink TarryHall.com TarryHallProShop.com