That is the one single, solitary word that i could use to describe the most recent practice. And I never use that word. So that means it had to mean a practice of EPIC PROPORTIONS!
So I don't recall if I explained a new thing that my team is doing. On Sundays, The practice is extended for baby dolls to have an hour, vets and baby dolls mixed for an hour, and then vets have an hour by themselves. This is the most amazing thing! I feel that I have progressed quite a bit due to more one on one training and we get to use the track! So back to practice....
The warm up:
Ladders....serious what the fuck. I hate these so much! BUT! For me it is a good gauge on how my endurance has increased. We only did ladders up to 5, but 5 is enough to feel the full effect of how much these suck. A few months ago, I wouldn't be able to complete them up to 5. I would be unable to control my breathing, ultimately throwing myself into a small anxiety attack. (I know right? I tend to make a mountain out of a mole hill). But at practice I was able to complete them, never once doubting myself. Also, I was out of breath for sure, but it wasn't past the point where I couldn't regain composure. Even though it seems like such a small thing, this is HUGE. Something that helped me is what my sister (Lola) said to me is just keep a steady pace. I never knew how much I would try to race against others and over exert myself. That little nugget of help has made the world. I find I am stronger with my strides and maintain that through the end. Maybe, just maybe I hate ladders a little less.....no, probably not, they still suck :)
The main event:
After some refreshers on hip checks and shoulder hits, it was time....for...SCRIMMAGING. I could harldy contain my excitement when the email went out to remind us to bring black and white shirts. Fuck yea! I.was.pumped. Then that waned and I became scared and nervous, like I wanted to puke. First we played jammer against the world. Where we were all on the track, blocking the jammers, uuuuuhhhh. talk about cluster. but it was a blast. I, yes me, even donned the jammer panty. Never in a million years I would picture that. So many trips, falls, elbows..you name. I swear on back blocks alone I would have been ejected. Thankfully it was just for funsies and the Vets were very understanding.
Then it got real. Black vs White. Baby dolls all up in the mix. Penalties being called, working with partners. We even had refs (Blue Screen of Death, Dr. Khaotica) from stripe force, kilt and all. Not to mention our very own Purgy, HiM, and Benda Rool. It was a great snapshot of what to anticipate when you are bouting. Not to mention my first in action experience of the new rule set. I love the one whistle thing, I don't really like the no minors thing. It feels a lot more....strict? I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way. But it was a great learning experience. I finally understand Direction of play penalty...well kinda. HiM was great, he was the outside ref and every time he called a penalty on the babies, he would break down. I totally appreciate that.
Hits Hits and more Hits. I love em all. I find I favor shoulder hits more than hip checks. Which may change once I'm comfortable skating on one foot. Something about stepping in front of the other skater scares the crap out of me. At the end of the day, I had velcro scratches, sore core, and number transfers. I am hoping that means I am doing something right. I was ridiculously giddy that I had number transfers. Like stupid giddy. I'm such a nerd. I definitely felt more comfortable practicing my hits on the vets. I knew they were solid, so I practice at 100%. Rollz 4 damage was my target of choice. Practicing on my boyfriend at the grocery store seemed to have paid off. I felt really solid. If the core soreness was any indication-my core was most definitely engaged. I feel, well I think this happened. The jammer was coming up and Rilda and I kinda smushed her. I think that was pretty awesome. Oh! and there was this one time where I fell and I am pretty sure I took out the who pack. Went to the box on a low block. it's crazy how you don't feel the pain at all. I was stepped on, knocked down, tripped over. I don't remember any of that. Hell, I don't even remember how I got back up on my skates. (Sick of me gushing yet? no? cause here comes some more!)
I was sweating so friggin bad, my duct tape name and number just wouldn't stay on. During the scrimmage I grabbed the jammer panty more than once. Yea, that's right me! I am in no way shape or form a jammer, but I a)wanted to see what it was like b)challenge myself. I got through the pack once. and holy shit is that tiring. I'm glad I got to experience it. But to be honest, I am in no hurry to put that thing back on my head. At one point I was jamming against my other sister (Lucy). It was fun, but she was gone ahead of me before I could blink so that was short lived.
The skaters:
It was such a fun time being able to skate with the vets. In the beginning I was concerned that they would be upset that we were imposing on their practice time, but overall I think everyone had a great time. Granted there are probably more trips and back blocks. But hey, that's how you learn. A bunch of them were super supportive. I just don't think they realize how much weight their words carry. Especially in the positive. It's great to know that it's not me against them, but us as a collective whole being awesome! It is also so awesome that other people notice my progress as well. Ok, that is only for a selfish reason-but it's good to get noticed for something positive. Am I right? Not just me, everyone has made such progress it is really such a neat thing to see. I like looking back, I used to be a wall hugger, no I can do jumps and am well on my way with transitions and Tomahawk Stops. Unbelievable.
Strategy and skill:
Ok, ok, before you think "Silly skater of course there's a strategy" I know there is. And in my head, I get it. I feel that I have a good comprehension of which strategies to use and why. But when I am experiencing it, it all goes out the window. I clearly underestimated how hard it was to think strategy while you're in the pack. Basically my strategy was never to leave the inside line. I had one job. I liked that, atleast for now. Uffda. It's hard. But seeing some of the other skates gave me some constant reminders, and some good training.
1)Skate small. I felt that I was doing a pretty good job of doing so in the pack, didn't feel or notice a lot of wheel collisions. Near newer skaters I noticed it more, or being kicked in the shin. Which is fine-it's just a reminder to skate small, for the skater that I want to be.
2)Fall small. Although not possible in a lot of instances, do your best. And that's coming from the girl who took out the whole pack on a fall. There's always room for improvement :D
3)There are no sorries in Derby. 'nuff said
That's all I can really think of (I know right?) But on a closing note (and a touch bit sappy) I am in love with derby. I had spent 3 hours on skates with some of the most amazing people I know. It was truly rocked my world and irreparably changed it...for the better of course.
Slayer
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
It hurts to walk...
...But it's only because I'm so sore from practice :D
*****So I'm a dumbass and thought I already posted this from a few weeks ago*****Blog Fail:Major!
It is the best kind of pain to be in, well in my opinion. Practice was great and really kicked my butt.
It all started on Tuesday when there was sort of impromptu practice. It was myself, my sister (Lola Frequency), my mom (Na'Cho Momma) and two other girls Loki and Flik. Na'Cho had set up to use the outside rink at our local hockey arena. It's nice concrete, not polished but pretty nice. Definitely easier to skate on than our usual venue at the Skatin' Place. Anyway, we didn't have tons of time, but we worked on pack things. Something that I have little to none exposure to. Oh.My.God. those girls make things look so easy. First off, I was skating faster than I think I ever have...and it still wasn't fast enough. Those girls, are unbelievable. I learned so much. I found that when at practice just skating it is so easy to forget your derby stance, to forget good posture. But it makes so much more sense, when you're trying to get in someone's way. I learned a lot, but am no way on the same caliber as these girls. So when a compliment is given to me, it is the best thing in the world. Helps me see that all is not lost. It's such a long, hard journey, but it's such an amazing thing.
One of the great things about derby is being able to leave anything that is bothering me outside the track. The second I step onto that track, I'm doing it for me. This is my time. I am going to envelope myself in it and relish the moments. Needless to say I had an argument with my boyfriend before practice and was pretty upset. But I just let the rink wash away those feelings. Cheesy and Cliche? Probably. But it's true for me.
Real practice on Wednesday had me nervous. I hadn't been at practice for about 2 weeks. Which is a really long time. I needed to get my sea legs back. Sometimes I feel that if I don't skate for awhile I will automatically forget how to skate all together. I get so ridiculous sometimes. So I was worried that the fresh meat would be eons ahead of me. I mean, their first day they were absolutely amazing! The future of the SCAR Dolls is looking so bright. No joke, one legged knee falls, T-stops....all from girls who "supposedly" has never skated before. They are ridiculously good.
The practice kicked my butt. We did ladder drills again. Up to 5. Still slow as fuck. but i did it!
There was so much derby love out on that track I almost tripped over it. I don't think some of the vets REALLY know how much their encouraging words mean. And how long they stick with me. It makes practice so much better and WAY more enjoyable. Because I see the things I do wrong and things I'm not so great at.
*****So I'm a dumbass and thought I already posted this from a few weeks ago*****Blog Fail:Major!
It is the best kind of pain to be in, well in my opinion. Practice was great and really kicked my butt.
It all started on Tuesday when there was sort of impromptu practice. It was myself, my sister (Lola Frequency), my mom (Na'Cho Momma) and two other girls Loki and Flik. Na'Cho had set up to use the outside rink at our local hockey arena. It's nice concrete, not polished but pretty nice. Definitely easier to skate on than our usual venue at the Skatin' Place. Anyway, we didn't have tons of time, but we worked on pack things. Something that I have little to none exposure to. Oh.My.God. those girls make things look so easy. First off, I was skating faster than I think I ever have...and it still wasn't fast enough. Those girls, are unbelievable. I learned so much. I found that when at practice just skating it is so easy to forget your derby stance, to forget good posture. But it makes so much more sense, when you're trying to get in someone's way. I learned a lot, but am no way on the same caliber as these girls. So when a compliment is given to me, it is the best thing in the world. Helps me see that all is not lost. It's such a long, hard journey, but it's such an amazing thing.
One of the great things about derby is being able to leave anything that is bothering me outside the track. The second I step onto that track, I'm doing it for me. This is my time. I am going to envelope myself in it and relish the moments. Needless to say I had an argument with my boyfriend before practice and was pretty upset. But I just let the rink wash away those feelings. Cheesy and Cliche? Probably. But it's true for me.
Real practice on Wednesday had me nervous. I hadn't been at practice for about 2 weeks. Which is a really long time. I needed to get my sea legs back. Sometimes I feel that if I don't skate for awhile I will automatically forget how to skate all together. I get so ridiculous sometimes. So I was worried that the fresh meat would be eons ahead of me. I mean, their first day they were absolutely amazing! The future of the SCAR Dolls is looking so bright. No joke, one legged knee falls, T-stops....all from girls who "supposedly" has never skated before. They are ridiculously good.
The practice kicked my butt. We did ladder drills again. Up to 5. Still slow as fuck. but i did it!
There was so much derby love out on that track I almost tripped over it. I don't think some of the vets REALLY know how much their encouraging words mean. And how long they stick with me. It makes practice so much better and WAY more enjoyable. Because I see the things I do wrong and things I'm not so great at.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Progress, no matter small, is progress
With the unintentional hiatus that I took, I wish I could come back saying that I took that time to become a SCAR Doll badass, WFTDA graduate, and bout ready derby girl. So not the case...yet.
However, I am very pleased to report that I have noticed a drastic improvement of my skating. (Maybe some other skaters noticed too :D). When I started this derby stuff, I didn't know what to expect. I'm a non-athlete(unlike every other member of my family) and way overweight. I felt like the odds were stacked against me. So I went into derby with no expectations and just wanted to have fun and get some exercise. Endurance is and probably will always be a problem for me. A lot of times I can't get through the warm up without stopping to take a break. Which is embarrassing, but I always make a point to jump right back in and fight the valiant fight.
Well, I noticed that I became more confident in skating when our coach Buster conducted one of the practices. I usually throw myself into a fit of anxiety, because...well his practices are tough. No matter how irrational that feeling is. and boy do I know that it's irrational, but I can't help feeling some level of anxiety. Anyways....I survived, I surprised myself and made it. It was a huge sense of accomplishment. If not in the progress of my skating, but the progress of mental attitude that it takes. I completely underestimated the amount of mental struggles you go through this. I am a self conscious skater, but I'm working on it.
For a couple of weeks we have been doing ladder exercises for warm up. Which means, you find a buddy and one at a time, do 1 lap, then 2, etc...so you do get a breather but boy are they tough (IMO). Well I struggle, quite a bit. But for the first time about a month ago I was able to successfully complete a ladder exercise!! Granted we only went up to 4, but still! Me and my partner were the last ones, but I didn't care. I was done!
The next week, same drill, but this one was up to 5! doesn't seem like a lot but it's an extra 9(i think) laps. On the way up, I kept telling myself "I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it" but once I was done with 5, I though for sure I was done. I was standing next to my sister (Evilution-AKA Lucy) and something snapped....no more doubt self talk bullshit. Switched to a positive attitude and told myself I CAN do it, and that I won't die. Again, I was the last skater, but I finished. Once all the skaters were done and it was my turn, some of the girls joined in the effort and skated with me. Derby love, it's so fantastic.
There have been other improvements, jumps, working on the crossovers etc...the future is exciting :D
Stay tuned for pictures from our first bout! it was amazing
*Auf Wieder Slayin
However, I am very pleased to report that I have noticed a drastic improvement of my skating. (Maybe some other skaters noticed too :D). When I started this derby stuff, I didn't know what to expect. I'm a non-athlete(unlike every other member of my family) and way overweight. I felt like the odds were stacked against me. So I went into derby with no expectations and just wanted to have fun and get some exercise. Endurance is and probably will always be a problem for me. A lot of times I can't get through the warm up without stopping to take a break. Which is embarrassing, but I always make a point to jump right back in and fight the valiant fight.
Well, I noticed that I became more confident in skating when our coach Buster conducted one of the practices. I usually throw myself into a fit of anxiety, because...well his practices are tough. No matter how irrational that feeling is. and boy do I know that it's irrational, but I can't help feeling some level of anxiety. Anyways....I survived, I surprised myself and made it. It was a huge sense of accomplishment. If not in the progress of my skating, but the progress of mental attitude that it takes. I completely underestimated the amount of mental struggles you go through this. I am a self conscious skater, but I'm working on it.
For a couple of weeks we have been doing ladder exercises for warm up. Which means, you find a buddy and one at a time, do 1 lap, then 2, etc...so you do get a breather but boy are they tough (IMO). Well I struggle, quite a bit. But for the first time about a month ago I was able to successfully complete a ladder exercise!! Granted we only went up to 4, but still! Me and my partner were the last ones, but I didn't care. I was done!
The next week, same drill, but this one was up to 5! doesn't seem like a lot but it's an extra 9(i think) laps. On the way up, I kept telling myself "I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it" but once I was done with 5, I though for sure I was done. I was standing next to my sister (Evilution-AKA Lucy) and something snapped....no more doubt self talk bullshit. Switched to a positive attitude and told myself I CAN do it, and that I won't die. Again, I was the last skater, but I finished. Once all the skaters were done and it was my turn, some of the girls joined in the effort and skated with me. Derby love, it's so fantastic.
There have been other improvements, jumps, working on the crossovers etc...the future is exciting :D
Stay tuned for pictures from our first bout! it was amazing
*Auf Wieder Slayin
Monday, August 20, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Uffda...WFTDA
Corny Title no?
I feel since I'm Minnesotan I can get away with that :D. Another practice recap-and oh boy is it a rough one.
It was skills testing day....dum dum duuuum. I was/am no where near ready to test. I can't even do a single knee fall.It's rough. But Aries A. Fliktion MADE me do it! I was like, nope,nope,nope, nope. I felt that I wasn't ready, WAAAAY outside my comfort zone. But in the end, I'm glad she did it.
By no means did I make WFTDA my bitch, but I learned so much and was surprised at how much I could do. But the impending doom of the 25:5 made my anxiety go into hyper-drive. So 3 of us started with falls first while another bunch did their 25:5 first. I personally liked having the two groups split. Less pressure and more one on one attention-since I had no idea what I was doing.
There are small tidbits of success stories from that night. I was able to successful do a one legged knee fall on my left. Was almost there on my right. That may not seem like a lot to some of you, but that was HUGE progress for me. My mother was there to cheer me on and that felt great. She did really well with her skills testing.
We were almost done with the little testing things and the 25:5 kept getting closer.....and closer....and closer. I started having little panic attacks. Then they continued to progress to a point where I couldn't calm myself down. It can get pretty scary. I had to stop skating, then I kept getting mad at myself for stopping! Oy, it's a vicious cycle, with talking to my sister it was decided that I need to take my anti-anxiety medication and call it quits for the night. BLARGH. So mad.
I felt down about it and posted some debbie downer facebook status. And I have to tell you, the love from the derby fam lifted my spirits like no ones business.
In conclusion, skills testing sucks, but I still love derby! And I have included some GIFS that made me laugh so loud. Keep in mind that I'm not a jammer by any stretch of the imagination but wanted to share some derby things :D
Jammer GIF
Jammer GIF
-Auf Wieder Slayin'
I feel since I'm Minnesotan I can get away with that :D. Another practice recap-and oh boy is it a rough one.
It was skills testing day....dum dum duuuum. I was/am no where near ready to test. I can't even do a single knee fall.It's rough. But Aries A. Fliktion MADE me do it! I was like, nope,nope,nope, nope. I felt that I wasn't ready, WAAAAY outside my comfort zone. But in the end, I'm glad she did it.
By no means did I make WFTDA my bitch, but I learned so much and was surprised at how much I could do. But the impending doom of the 25:5 made my anxiety go into hyper-drive. So 3 of us started with falls first while another bunch did their 25:5 first. I personally liked having the two groups split. Less pressure and more one on one attention-since I had no idea what I was doing.
There are small tidbits of success stories from that night. I was able to successful do a one legged knee fall on my left. Was almost there on my right. That may not seem like a lot to some of you, but that was HUGE progress for me. My mother was there to cheer me on and that felt great. She did really well with her skills testing.
We were almost done with the little testing things and the 25:5 kept getting closer.....and closer....and closer. I started having little panic attacks. Then they continued to progress to a point where I couldn't calm myself down. It can get pretty scary. I had to stop skating, then I kept getting mad at myself for stopping! Oy, it's a vicious cycle, with talking to my sister it was decided that I need to take my anti-anxiety medication and call it quits for the night. BLARGH. So mad.
I felt down about it and posted some debbie downer facebook status. And I have to tell you, the love from the derby fam lifted my spirits like no ones business.
In conclusion, skills testing sucks, but I still love derby! And I have included some GIFS that made me laugh so loud. Keep in mind that I'm not a jammer by any stretch of the imagination but wanted to share some derby things :D
Jammer GIF
Jammer GIF
-Auf Wieder Slayin'
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Derby practice and some things
Two days ago we had derby practice....kinda
They had asked all the skaters to join at 5pm for a meeting and commense practice at 6p...well that ran over...didn't get to skate until 7 :( So after getting all geared up we had about 45 minutes to skate. And they definitely made it worth it.
We broke up and the baby dolls were practicing their crossovers and making sure the power came from the inside leg, and not from the leg that was crossing over. Flik-taught the baby dolls that night and made us get go around the track skating on one leg and pushing off with the other. Making sure to dig deeply to ensure that we get a lot of power from the strides. Boy the next day did I feel it right in the kiester. Which was GREAT! except, I must remember to work both sides. I felt lopsided for a few days...
I am finding the hardest time to perfect my cross over. I'm a bigger skater, short legs, and big bulky pads. I know off them are excuses, but that hasn't prevented me from keep on keeping on. So maybe not excuses but road blocks, seeing how I have not given up. But for a moment of #realtalk...this shit is HARD. I keep comparing myself to other skaters which is Derby Suicide, I know but it's hard when my 45-ish year old mother is skating better than me. I know I need to switch it to be motiviation but it's easier said than done. Bottom line is I love derby, I will get there, I will pass my WFTDA skills. I will rock it out. But it is taking me longer than I would like.
My mother is now skating with us. So she has all 3 of her daughters on the team, her partner is deemed #1 supa fan, and our oldest half sibling is a NSO. Oh! not to mention my mother's partner's best friend is a Zeeb. Oy, it really is a family affair....
Anywho! I thought I would be freaking out having panic attacks worrying about her breaking herself. But she is just fine, skating like a pro. Apparantley she skated a lot when she was a child, jam skating and all that shiz. But, her name is Nacho Momma. which is taken but we still call her that. Not sure where I was going with this tangent but it's a little factoid to learn about me and the SCAR dolls.
I have some pictures to share too! I love pictures.:D
They had asked all the skaters to join at 5pm for a meeting and commense practice at 6p...well that ran over...didn't get to skate until 7 :( So after getting all geared up we had about 45 minutes to skate. And they definitely made it worth it.
We broke up and the baby dolls were practicing their crossovers and making sure the power came from the inside leg, and not from the leg that was crossing over. Flik-taught the baby dolls that night and made us get go around the track skating on one leg and pushing off with the other. Making sure to dig deeply to ensure that we get a lot of power from the strides. Boy the next day did I feel it right in the kiester. Which was GREAT! except, I must remember to work both sides. I felt lopsided for a few days...
I am finding the hardest time to perfect my cross over. I'm a bigger skater, short legs, and big bulky pads. I know off them are excuses, but that hasn't prevented me from keep on keeping on. So maybe not excuses but road blocks, seeing how I have not given up. But for a moment of #realtalk...this shit is HARD. I keep comparing myself to other skaters which is Derby Suicide, I know but it's hard when my 45-ish year old mother is skating better than me. I know I need to switch it to be motiviation but it's easier said than done. Bottom line is I love derby, I will get there, I will pass my WFTDA skills. I will rock it out. But it is taking me longer than I would like.
My mother is now skating with us. So she has all 3 of her daughters on the team, her partner is deemed #1 supa fan, and our oldest half sibling is a NSO. Oh! not to mention my mother's partner's best friend is a Zeeb. Oy, it really is a family affair....
Anywho! I thought I would be freaking out having panic attacks worrying about her breaking herself. But she is just fine, skating like a pro. Apparantley she skated a lot when she was a child, jam skating and all that shiz. But, her name is Nacho Momma. which is taken but we still call her that. Not sure where I was going with this tangent but it's a little factoid to learn about me and the SCAR dolls.
I have some pictures to share too! I love pictures.:D
Are you kidding me? This is amazing!! I saw on Tumblr they have a set of four...which I may buy:D
But Ghoulia is my favorite and I LOVE how here helmet is a brain and she's a zombie. ::swoon::
My badges of honor. My fist set of gnarly bruises on my leg. I am so proud. Something that my boyfriend doesn't quite understand. But my derby wife totally does :D
These are my new skates!!! I am so excited for them. They are riedell R3's. I plan to upgrade to antiks when I get better at skating. I bought Atom Snap wheels for them-Pink to match:D. So far I'm in love. It's just taking a while to get used to them.
Until Next Time.
Auf Wieder Slayin
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
SCAR Dolls vs DOA (Mason City Iowa)
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These girls rock my world, and I find that I frequently catch myself fan-girling....All.The.Time.
It was a rough bout, super frustrating. There seem to be favoritism going on, the head ref even threatened our coach that if he argues with him one more time, he'll keep calling penalties on our team and threatened to eject Cruel from the bout. I know there is bout courtesy, it was frustrating though. But our girls got some good jams in. Also, a lot of the girls had their first bout be this one.
Chrissy(name to be determined) and Luce Wheel belong with us. Salt and Pepper Spray was the head ref. A lot of calls were missed, A lot of calls were bogus. I always pictured that it was like the MNRG very smooth. But we are still just a baby team. I had so much fun regardless.
Gotta Love Derby Butts!
L to R:Lola Frequency, ?,HarmAKnee Scandal,Shy Violent,Dita Von Payne,Alotta Calamity,Rilda the Riveter,Eva Kneva,Doctor Boom,Dom'n'8trix,Ram-Paige,Rollz4Damage
Two Badass Mamma Jammas. From DOA:iRoc and SCAR Dolls:Ivy Creeps
I just love Ivy's demeanor in this picture :D
Shy Violent getting a pep talk from Ivy Creeps. Don't worry her bark is worse that her bite. Don't tell her I said that ;D
Ivy creeps and Luce Wheel. Ivy jamming like a pro.
Well that's all folks! If it's one thing that I took from this bout is that I so BADLY want to be contact ready to be able and skate for our September 8 bout :D
Until Next Time-
Auf Wieder Slayin'
Friday, June 29, 2012
Derby highs and woes
Hello, I made a promise to myself that I will try harder to keep this blog going, I believe that it could be something great. It may also be that I just read a few thinspiration blogs and now, I'm motivated.
I had roller derby on Wednesday so i had a few days off and were able to spend it with family and friends that I wouldn't normally see while living in Minneapolis. Practice was awesome, but was filled with highs, lows, and everything in between.
Intimidation factor: I am still what is to be called a "baby doll" where you are brand spanking new and yet to pass your WFTDA skills, allowing you to graduate to contact ready. As the biggest skater on the team, it's hella intimidating. I feel like a bull in a china shop....on skates. I find that I am my own worse enemy and constantly am beating myself up. It doesn't help that my little sister joined as well, and she has advanced faster than me. But I will persist and prevail.
High! We did a jamming exercise where I was the jammer (EEEKK!) and we had 3 blockers and one person who was your partner to help with the blockers. My little sister was my partner and my older sister was one of the blockers (DOUBLE EEEK!) My older is sister is tres intimidating. Of course the derby girls noticed the coincidence and were just as pumped as we were. I am by no means a jammer, speed is not a forte. But by the powers that be I was able to pass the pack! Yuppers! Maybe I can do this!
Lows:I took a skate to the boob....ouch
Back up again! to pass the WFTDA skills there are certain falls you need to be able to do, so you can fall safely for yourself and your teammates. One is a one legged kneefall while getting back up without using your hands. Something that I struggle with, but small improvements have been made. Us baby dolls were practicing and I usually have to use my hands on the track and lift my ass in the air to get up from those falls. Well....I was feeling good, getting pumped, go down on one knee and was able to get back up by pushing up from my thigh! That was amazing I was so stoked! Mini-victory dance! Especially since last week's disappointment of getting a charlie-horse mid-fall.
Low:No one saw it :(
Another Low: One of the beloved Derby Girls-Punchy suffered from a super painful injury, during an exercise she managed to break her Tibula and Fibula in 3 different places. Oucha-Ma-Goucha. She has been such a trooper and is one Bad Ass Mamma Jamma.
UFFDA! what a practice. Gosh I can't wait till next time!
I had roller derby on Wednesday so i had a few days off and were able to spend it with family and friends that I wouldn't normally see while living in Minneapolis. Practice was awesome, but was filled with highs, lows, and everything in between.
Intimidation factor: I am still what is to be called a "baby doll" where you are brand spanking new and yet to pass your WFTDA skills, allowing you to graduate to contact ready. As the biggest skater on the team, it's hella intimidating. I feel like a bull in a china shop....on skates. I find that I am my own worse enemy and constantly am beating myself up. It doesn't help that my little sister joined as well, and she has advanced faster than me. But I will persist and prevail.
High! We did a jamming exercise where I was the jammer (EEEKK!) and we had 3 blockers and one person who was your partner to help with the blockers. My little sister was my partner and my older sister was one of the blockers (DOUBLE EEEK!) My older is sister is tres intimidating. Of course the derby girls noticed the coincidence and were just as pumped as we were. I am by no means a jammer, speed is not a forte. But by the powers that be I was able to pass the pack! Yuppers! Maybe I can do this!
Lows:I took a skate to the boob....ouch
Back up again! to pass the WFTDA skills there are certain falls you need to be able to do, so you can fall safely for yourself and your teammates. One is a one legged kneefall while getting back up without using your hands. Something that I struggle with, but small improvements have been made. Us baby dolls were practicing and I usually have to use my hands on the track and lift my ass in the air to get up from those falls. Well....I was feeling good, getting pumped, go down on one knee and was able to get back up by pushing up from my thigh! That was amazing I was so stoked! Mini-victory dance! Especially since last week's disappointment of getting a charlie-horse mid-fall.
Low:No one saw it :(
Another Low: One of the beloved Derby Girls-Punchy suffered from a super painful injury, during an exercise she managed to break her Tibula and Fibula in 3 different places. Oucha-Ma-Goucha. She has been such a trooper and is one Bad Ass Mamma Jamma.
UFFDA! what a practice. Gosh I can't wait till next time!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
One roll at a time
With this blog I also want it to act as a virtual scrapbook to my roller derby adventure. I joined the S.C.A.R. dolls in St.Cloud Minnesota. There I will join my older sister and skate like a bat out of hell....eventually. Right now I am still a baby doll seeing how I have been to two other practices. I have a ways to go. But wow, what a work out. I am very excited and scared as hell on this endeavour! I want to bring you along too! So here I am, in derby store picking up my helmet and pads :D
Friday, May 11, 2012
My name is Amanda, I'm new here
Hello,
Whether you have stumbled upon my blog or I have relentlessly beat you into submission to check it out...Welcome. This is my first (of hopefully many) fitness related blog. I am by, no stretch of the imagination, a fitness guru. I am 26 years old and incredibly overweight. I'm addicted to food and reading fitness blogs. Irony? I am using this as a tool for motivation and to archive this journey of a lifestyle change. But first I thought I should introduce myself and give a brief history.
My name is Amanda and I live somewhere in Minnesota. I am 26 and have been overweight for as long as I can remember. About 2 1/2 years ago I went through gastric bypass surgery and lost about 120 pounds. Still haven't reached my goal weight but a lot of weight was lifted. I have since gained 40 back which I am terribly upset about. And I am putting my foot down and saying enough is enough! I want to shed these pounds and shed the looming idea that I failed at the surgery. I want to be a success story and not a statistic. Here I plan on sharing ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs. I want to inspire those who have inspired me. So come along for this journey won't you?
Little by Little. Here we go!
Whether you have stumbled upon my blog or I have relentlessly beat you into submission to check it out...Welcome. This is my first (of hopefully many) fitness related blog. I am by, no stretch of the imagination, a fitness guru. I am 26 years old and incredibly overweight. I'm addicted to food and reading fitness blogs. Irony? I am using this as a tool for motivation and to archive this journey of a lifestyle change. But first I thought I should introduce myself and give a brief history.
My name is Amanda and I live somewhere in Minnesota. I am 26 and have been overweight for as long as I can remember. About 2 1/2 years ago I went through gastric bypass surgery and lost about 120 pounds. Still haven't reached my goal weight but a lot of weight was lifted. I have since gained 40 back which I am terribly upset about. And I am putting my foot down and saying enough is enough! I want to shed these pounds and shed the looming idea that I failed at the surgery. I want to be a success story and not a statistic. Here I plan on sharing ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs. I want to inspire those who have inspired me. So come along for this journey won't you?
Little by Little. Here we go!
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