7. From zero to freestyle competitor - Jane Falconer-White

“It is good to have some older women showing up and skating and showing that it is possible for all ages.”Jane Falconer-White is a 49 year old mum who took up skateboarding just before lockdown, and practiced throughout lockdown in her garage. She specialises in freestyle skating and was the only woman from the UK to compete in the European Freestyle Championships 2023. She has documented her journey on instagram @skatejanefw.Episode highlights:Taking pride in bruises - “the more you fall the more you lose the fear of it”. Rock to Fakie - what it is.Getting in to skateboarding just before lockdown and then learning at home on the internet.Skateboarding has adrenaline and excitement, but it’s also about being in flow and being relaxed.Freestyle skateboarding - what it is. Taking part in the European Freestyle Championships with Mike Osterman’s board.Instagram - “it helped me to document my journey”. It’s great for networking, but be careful not to compare yourself.Skating at home in the garage in the winter. Being supported by family. Skating helps with mental health as well as physical health and peri-menopause. More about Jane:Insta: @skatejanefwPlaces and people Jane mentions:The House Skatepark@mike_ostermanJoin the Board Women movement:boardwomen.co@boardwomenHost: Caroline KeylockProducer: Selma ChalabiPhotography - Clare KeylockArtwork - Rozi Wan Rimli Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Board Women at weareboardwomen.substack.com/subscribe