Skating position

Form is very important in speedskating. We spend a lot of time in the beginning of the season doing slow and low skating position practice to improve our form and enhance the muscle memory at those forms, and we practice to build power at those forms. Only when you seem to skate effortlessly you can go fast, and to do it you must maintain your form. This photo shows Ruri in a good form coming out of the corner. Good arm swing, nose-knee-toe lined up, good knee bend and chest is up. Good job!