“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!

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👉 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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• Instagram: @jumpropepodcast
• YouTube: @JumpRopePodcast
• Website: jumpropepodcast.com

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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