I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.

• Grandmother-of-two Karyn Bennett is a fixture at skate parks in her native Sydney.
• The 57-year-old took up skateboarding less than two years ago.
• She broke her foot and her shoulder in two places but is determined not to quit the energetic sport.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karyn Bennett. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Nothing beats your adrenalin rush when you do a seven-foot drop on your skateboard.

My latest jump was my biggest accomplishment to date. My heart was pounding, but I faced the fear. Some people prefer ground tricks — like kicks and flips. I gravitate toward dropping.