“Jump rope is my Sudoku, my crossword puzzle.” 🧩☀️

That’s how Sarah Caldwell (@leaps_and_bounds62) describes her skipping sessions — and honestly, it’s the perfect hook.

In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Sarah shares how she found jump rope during the pandemic, why it keeps her brain sharp at age 66, and how meetups, coaching, and the community have brought sunshine to her world.

We talk footwork, proprioception (yep, big word), rope-bending, and what it means to jump for joy instead of views.

Sarah’s story is living proof that it’s never too late to pick up a rope, play, and thrive.

💡 Expect wisdom, laughter, and a reminder that staying injury-free is the real flex.

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Guest: Sarah Caldwell (@leaps_and_bounds62)

Host: Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips)

Show: The Jump Rope Podcast (@jumpropepodcast)

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Are you ready to Rope4Hope?

Want to jump for something bigger? 💜

On September 13th, the jump rope world comes together for Rope4Hope — a 1-minute skipping challenge to benefit cancer research.

Join us for a minute and help us jump all over cancer!

👉 More Details

👉 Sign up to participate

👉 Sponsor Dizzy's Rope4Hope Skipping

Tracy Gajewski (@tracyjumps2.0) might be quiet off the rope, but the moment she picks one up—it's velvet thunder.

In this episode of The Jump Rope Podcast, Tracy shares her journey from skipping with The Wizards jump rope demo team at age six to taking a 20-year break and then coming back with more joy, combos, and community love than ever.

We talk about why crosses are her happy place, the meditative calm of spinning beads, and what it’s like showing up at jump rope meetups as an introvert.

You’ll also hear stories from the Chicago jump rope meetup, laughs about rope mishaps, and Tracy’s wisdom on how jump rope builds more than cardio—it builds connection.

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• Guest: Tracy Gajewski (@tracyjumps2.0)
• Host: Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips)
• The Jump Rope Podcast: @jumpropepodcast

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👉 Join us, get inspired, and then give back by supporting Rope4Hope: the one-minute skip on September 13, raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

Whether you jump or donate, you can make a difference.

Nick Smith (@nicksmithnews) isn’t just a seasoned, Emmy-winning TV news anchor — he’s a passionate jumper who’s found his fitness, fun, and community through the rope.

We met at the Chicago Jump Rope Meetup, and in this episode, we talk about his first-ever meetup, why he loves morning jumps in his garage before going live on national TV, and the health changes he’s experienced since picking up the rope.

Nick shares how the jump rope community — with friends like Darren Johnson @_onebadleg_ and Muna @munaskips — encouraged his progress, gave him technique tips, and reminded him to compare only to yourself.

We also swap stories about supportive strangers, unexpected aerial vultures, and the joys of gifting ropes to friends (even if they only use them twice).

If you’ve ever thought you were “too old” or “too busy” to start jumping rope, Nick’s story will prove you wrong — and maybe even get you lacing up tomorrow morning.

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🔗 Guest Links

• Instagram: @nicksmithnews
• Nick's NewsNation Profile

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• Instagram: @dizzyskips

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❤️ Rope4Hope is back on Sept 13!

Join the worldwide community in skipping for just one minute to raise funds for cancer research. Whether you jump, donate, or share—it makes a difference. I’ll be there skipping for a cure so come join me and make a difference!

https://rope4hope.com

👉 Sign up or donate here:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/rope-4-hope

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/dizzy-skips

Ready to skip your way into community, confidence, and complete chaos (in the best way)?

In Episode 38 of The Jump Rope Podcast, Dizzy is joined by the one and only Sarah Marshall (@strongerwithsare)—yes, that Sarah—for a hilariously heartfelt chat about jump rope meetups and why they’re pure magic. ✨

From fan-girling in Hyde Park to imposter syndrome in Double Dutch circles, we unpack the joy, awkwardness, and sheer adrenaline of attending your first jump rope meetup (or your seventh).

Sarah shares stories from the July 5th London meetup—including cupcakes, mic releases, a surprise run-in with London Pride, and filming Peta’s freestyle kicks with cinematic flair.

Meanwhile, Dizzy preps for his very first meetup in Chicago and tries not to bring all 47 of his ropes (just kidding, he only brought 7… per pocket).

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🎙️ We also discuss:

• What to pack in your meetup bag (besides extra deodorant)
• Why ropes get obliterated and how to bring backups like a pro
• The jump rope bubble and how to find peace, power, and presence in a single skip
• Flow rope, freestyle, finding your people—and the glorious awkwardness of asking for a group reel

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• Guest: Sarah Marshall (@strongerwithsare)
• Host: Dizzy Skips (@dizzyskips)
• Show: The Jump Rope Podcast (@jumpropepodcast)

👯‍♀️ Come for the meetups, stay for the heart. And speaking of heart…

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❤️ Rope4Hope is back on Sept 13!

Join the worldwide community in skipping for just one minute to raise funds for cancer research.

Whether you jump, donate, or share—it all helps. I’ll be skipping for a cure via Zoom, so come join me and make a difference!

https://rope4hope.com

👉 Sign up or donate here:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/rope-4-hope

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/dizzy-skips

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If you’ve ever wanted to literally jump all over cancer, this episode’s for you. 🪢💪🏽

I’m back with the Rope4Hope Mad Hatter Squad—Mandy Shaw (@mandyshaw366), Natalie Ofkants (@nofkants), and Coach Chris (@thejumpropecoachchris)—with major updates about this year’s Rope4Hope event, including:

✨ New Venue (Borough Academy, 94 Southwark Bridge Road, London.

SE1 0EX!)

⏰ New Time (1 PM, not 11—sleep in a bit!)

⏱️ New Duration (Just one minute!)

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That’s right. Just 60 seconds of skipping to be part of something big, meaningful, and global. 🌍

You can join the fun via Zoom from anywhere in the world—even from your kitchen or driveway. I’ll be skipping from here in Minnesota at 7 AM sharp!

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🎧 We also chat about:

• The “Show Us Your Minute” raffle & challenge
• How to win prizes while jumping for a cause
• Making Rope4Hope inclusive for all levels (trip-ups welcome!)
• World-record dreams for 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned skipper or new to the rope, this is your sign to show up and skip for something bigger.

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Keep updated

Join the Rope4Hope email list by sending Mandy a message at contact@rope4hope.com.

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We show how to sign up and create your giving page in ⁠Episode 35⁠—go give it a skip!

Ready to signup?

👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/rope-4-hope

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Can't skip but want to contribute?

Support Dizzy's giving page:

👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/dizzy-skips

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🎧 Episode 36 of The Jump Rope Podcast features the unstoppable @_onebadleg_—Darren Johnson.

Darren is a silky smooth-skipper from Bedfordshire, England, who shares how jump rope helped him pull through depression, rediscover joy, and find his people in the global jump rope community. 🪢💚

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We chat all about:

• 🗺️ The July 5th London Meetup (people flew in from Canada, Australia, New Zealand!)
• 🦿 Darren’s “lazy boy” boxer skip style
• 🧠 Mental health, therapy, and healing through jump rope
• 🛠️ His work in school systems and software testing
• 🎒 What to pack for a meetup (spoiler: roller skates made the cut)
• 🪢 His rope setup: Coach Chris (@thejumpropecompany_) ropes, Jump Theory (@jumptheory) thickness, and a respectable bead hoard
• 🧠 Learning the double mic release + tips from @thejumpropecoachchris & @kathyjumps

Darren also opens up about heartbreak, isolation, and how jumping rope brought him back to life.

It’s an episode full of laughs, heart, and the magic of meetups.

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👉🏼 Guest: Darren Johnson aka. @_onebadleg_⁠

🎙 Hosted by @dizzyskips

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Shoutouts to many, including: @thejumpropecoachchris @kathyjumps @robz_360s @fabian_schoen_coach @doc.jumps

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🚨 Big Rope4Hope Update! 🚨

Mandy Shaw (@mandyshaw366) is back on The Jump Rope Podcast with exciting news! 🎉

We’re still jumping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, but now the event is more flexible, fun, and global than ever. 🌍💃

You can now skip anywhere in the world, bring your friends, and join via Zoom—no stress, no Guinness World Record rules, just pure jump rope joy. 🙌

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PLUS—we’re throwing in a jump rope giveaway! 🎁

The Jump Rope Podcast is giving away three £25 gift cards from @thejumpropecompany_ to three lucky skipping participants. 🎉

Here’s how to enter the giveaway:

✔️ Participate in Rope4Hope

✔️ Raise funds for Cancer Research UK

✔️ Complete this form to tell us why you jumped, your giving page URL, and give us podcast feedback!

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💥 Mandy and I will announce the three lucky winners on September 15, 2025! 💥

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Signup Here:

👉 Rope4Hope Signup

Can't participate? Donate:

👉 Dizzy’s Giving Page

Win one of Dizzy's favorite ropes:

👉 ⁠Enter the Rope Giveaway

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• Mandy Shaw: @mandyshaw366
• Cancer Research UK: ⁠@cr_uk
• Jump Rope Podcast: @jumpropepodcast
• Dizzy Skips: @dizzyskips
• The Jump Rope Company: @thejumpropecompany_

🎧 Skip with us, laugh with us, let’s make a difference for cancer research!

Laura Davidson (@skipping_the_midlifecrisis) brings the sunshine (and the double-unders) to Episode 34 of The Jump Rope Podcast 🌞

She’s a recent retiree, a Crossrope athlete, a two-time cancer survivor, and a full-time force of positivity in the jump rope community 💛

We talk about:

• How jumping rope improved her bone density after cancer
• Skipping at 170 BPM while jamming to her favorite playlists
• That time she freestyled in front of 3 photographers at a Crossrope shoot 😅
• Why meetups feel like hugging old friends you’ve never met
• Her dreams of 60 double unders by her 60th birthday 🎯
• And how many ropes she actually has (hint: it’s not 100, no matter what her husband says)

Laura didn’t jump rope during cancer treatment — but skipping came later, and it’s now a joyful part of her healthy, post-recovery lifestyle.

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Guest: Laura Davidson - @skipping_the_midlifecrisis

Host: Dizzy Skips - @dizzyskips

Show: The Jump Rope Podcast - @jumpropepodcast

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