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World renowned coach Bill Begg shares his vast knowledge of inline speed skating in his "Ask Bill Begg!" column on the Inline Planet.

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The latest Ask Bill Begg! columns

 

Dec. 26, 2012

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Top Skaters of 2012

The coach shares his list of the top 10 male speed skaters of the year.

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Dec. 12, 2012

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Too Fast Heart Rate?

A skater wants to know if his maximum heart rate is too high.

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Nov. 28, 2012

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Should I Lift?

The coach offers advice on how to add weight training to a workout routine.

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Nov. 14, 2012

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Why Can't I Get an Outside Edge?

The coach advises a skater who's having trouble getting on an outside edge.

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Oct. 31, 2012

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Where Can I Skate in Auckland?

The coach says there are plenty of places to skate, as long as you stay away from the North Shore.

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Oct. 24, 2012

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Am I Ready for Speed Skates?

A skater asks the coach if he is ready to move up to low-cut speed boots.

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Oct. 17, 2012

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Should I Get a Slideboard?

The coach says they can be helpful but only if used properly.

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Oct. 10, 2012

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How to End Ankle Pain

A skater threatens to take up knitting if he can't stop his ankle pain.

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Sept. 26, 2012

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Carve or Straighten?

A skater wants to know what to do after the setdown while double pushing.

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Sept. 19, 2012

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What Happened at Worlds?

The coach reviews the highlights of the 2012 World Championships in Italy.

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Sept. 5, 2012

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Are My Frames Too Long?

A skater asks the coach if he would be better off with a 4x100mm setup.

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Aug. 29, 2012

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Hi-Lo Setup or 110s?

A skater on track and road wants to know what would work best for him.

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Aug. 22, 2012

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Best Events for Olympics

The coach lists the roller events that should be part of the Summer Games.

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Aug. 8, 2012

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Why Aren't We in the Olympics?

The coach says the IOC has failed to give inline speed skating its due.

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July 25, 2012

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How to Get Back in Shape

The coach lays out a training program for a returning skater.

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July 18, 2012

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Wheels on the Ground?

How many wheels should be on the ground at the same time?

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July 10, 2012

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How to Shim Your Skates

The coach explains how to position your frame and use shims to fix pronation.

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July 4, 2012

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How to Learn Double Push

The coach advises a skater on how to learn — without trying to learn — the double push.

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May 30, 2012

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Help With Knee Bend

Our guru says lower your backside and your knees will follow.

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May 23, 2012

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Skate Training for Kids

The coach describes the best ways to train young speed skaters.

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May 16, 2012

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Speeding Up

The coach advises a skater who want to push the pedal to the metal.

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May 2, 2012

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Fix for Ankle Pain?

The coach explains how to tame your boots so they stop hurting your feet.

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April 25, 2012

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How to Keep Going 24 Hours

The coach shares some tips and stories about survival at 24-hour events.

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April 18, 2012

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New Parts for Old Skates

The coach offers advice on how to replace the worn rubbers on old quad speed skates.

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April 4, 2012

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Should I Lube My Ceramics?

A skater wants to know if it's necessary to lubricate ceramic bearings.

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March 28, 2012

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Are My Skates Slowing Me Down?

A skater wonders if using light weight equipment, like micro-bearings, is worth the trouble.

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March 21, 2012

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How to Keep Your Club Rolling

A skate club in Africa asks for advice on how to keep the group together.

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Feb. 29, 2012

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Teaching Yourself Double Push

The coach advises a skater on how to teach himself to double push.

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Feb. 16, 2012

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Are My Boots Sloppy?

A skater wants to know how he can tell if his speed boots are too loose.

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Feb. 1, 2012

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How to Train for a Marathon

A skater wants to know how to get ready for her first inline marathon.

 

Jan. 25, 2012

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Navigating Safety Tiles

The coach advises a skater on how to roll over bumpy sidewalk ramps without falling.

 

Jan. 18, 2012

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How to Stop on Hills

The coach takes aim at one of inline's thorniest problems: controlling speed downhill.

 

Jan. 12, 2012

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Will 2012 Be Good to Skaters?

The coach offers his forecast for what the new year holds for our sport.

 

Jan. 4, 2012

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Inline and Ice Together?

The coach says cross-training on ice is not such a bad idea after all.

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