Fill in the blank.

[volklgirl]

Still skiing!!

However, to bridge the gap between seasons, I've settled on mountain biking to get that same adrenaline rush. :D

 

[altagirl]

Biking of any sort. Mountain is #1, but I'm pretty addicted to road biking too. The last few days have been road riding before work, mountain biking after work...

 

[pinto]

tennis

I actually think it's better for skiing than people might think ... lots of work on balance, quick feet, explosive movements, focus, anaerobic stuff.

I unfortunately have a skier's thumb injury in my right hand, though, and cannot play. I did not get the injury while skiing, but I have to go to a hand surgeon next week to see how screwed up it is.

(Beware: I originally hurt my hand a few years ago while taking a loaded Transpack off my back ... the shoulder strap slid down my arm but caught on my thumb, so I had, what, 25 lb hanging off of it. Not recommended. I actually haven't put my boots in my Transpack since, I just strap them together and carry separately. I guess it was a freak accident, but still.. )

 

[litterbug]

I agree on tennis, especially if you're like I was and chase every ball like a golden retriever. :D For a while I played for a few hours twice a week with some buddies and had great legs (they felt great, anyway!).

Unfortunately I don't feel safe with tennis any more because of the torn cartilage that lurks in my left shoulder (I'm left-handed). I manage to do a lot (including awkward falls while skiing) but hitting backhand just seems like I'd be asking for it.

 

[pinto]

I agree on tennis, especially if you're like I was and chase every ball like a golden retriever. :D For a while I played for a few hours twice a week with some buddies and had great legs (they felt great, anyway!).

Unfortunately I don't feel safe with tennis any more because of the torn cartilage that lurks in my left shoulder (I'm left-handed). I manage to do a lot (including awkward falls while skiing) but hitting backhand just seems like I'd be asking for it.

You play righty and I'll play lefty, then! It should be a very, um, attractive match.

 

[litterbug]

You play righty and I'll play lefty, then! It should be a very, um, attractive match.

I thought of that, but just to be annoying, the same area of cartilage had to be trimmed off my right labrum, so the impact of hitting a tennis ball as hard as I'd like isn't a good idea. I do miss playing, but the penalty for a re-injury is too high for my taste.

 

[Swissly1]

Now that the off season is here (for most of us, anyway), my favorite sport is _________________.

My off season sports are hiking and biking in the mountains.
Walking, swimming and biking in Florida.

 

[ski diva]

Seems appropriate to resurrect this thread.

 

[contesstant]

Showing my horse! I am so blessed!!

 

[tinymoose]

Dancing. Although, that's not really a sport... but it's still good exercise!

 

[mustski]

Swimming - not for fun or competitively, just for exercise. Unfortunately, reading doesn't count as a sport and I'm pretty sure my occasional leisurely bike ride or water skiing doesn't count either. How about hefting a wine glass ... if it's big enough, is it weight lifting? JK!

 

[abc]

A lot of people just vegetate (or catch up on chores etc.) when they're "off" their seasonal obsession. Sometimes it's important to do nothing...

A better thread would be, you off-season ACTIVITY!

But it wouldn't be in the "off season SPORTS" section though.

 

[BackCountryGirl]

Biking of any sort. Mountain is #1, but I'm pretty addicted to road biking too.

What she said.

 

[Downunder Diva]

Sailing, gym, biking, hiking, I would like to do kayaking next spring. Lots of activities like catching up on all the work from winter and finishing the house. DH and I are still climbing the 13' ext. ladder to our bedroom in the attic ... So finishing the stairs should figure (I've completed the framework for the landing) but I actually don't mind using the ladder which is good agility training until I sprain an ankle or have ACL reconstructed

 

[Moongidget]

Swimming, cycling, backpacking, and also relaxing - totally a sport, and there is definately an art to it. What wine to pair with this cheese...did I cycle enough to earn the wine and cheese? Why am I not French?

 

[Mahniskis]

ski jumping <3
all year round!!!!

 

[marta]

SURFING! my new love.... why didn't I discover surfing sooner?

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

As much as I love skiing, I am first and foremost a swimmer; I swam more than 350 lengths of my pool this week in the 36 hours before my knee surgery. The cover was to go on Tuesday anyway, so everyone thinks I planned it that way... But I try to run my ski and swim seasons as close together as I possible can. And I throw in some tame biking to keep active between. I also love canoeing, kayaking, association croquet and tennis. What I don't like is being out of commision for the next six weeks of recovery! WAHHH!!!!

 

[Olesya Chornoguz]

Dancing. Although, that's not really a sport... but it's still good exercise!

Dancing for me as well! Dancing can require lots of stamina ans strength and yes it is a great exercise. Also yoga and occasionally running with my hubby when the weather is nice and we have time.

 

[veronicarella]

Other than planning for next ski season, Triathlon! - swim, bike, run, eat, sleep and repeat.

I'd love to do a cycle vacations during Tour de France. If the trip happens, I'll need some help with suggestions on what crazy costumes to wear when running up the hill next to the pros