Not many people really get the physical demands of roller derby. There’s a lot more to roller derby than just skating around wearing short skirts, for instance. When I get to practice with my team, the Black Rose Rollers, we’re expected to run and hit as fast and furiously as possible. I used to try and go running before practice for an extra work out. However, when I would get to derby practice later that night, my legs would get stiff and sore pretty quickly. Worse, my energy was completely sapped.
I have to be careful about what I eat too. No pizza or chicken tenders allowed before practice. Trust me, you don’t want to learn that the hard way. Usually I stick with oatmeal or Slim Fast the night of practice, so my stomach won’t get upset during endurance runs. I remember one night someone ate sushi before practice and ended up yakking in the bathroom between drills.
Lisa Plumeri, a dietitian from Memorial Hospital in York suggests eating a meal high in carbohydrates (because they’re easier to digest) about two to four hours ahead of athletic activity. Check out more of her nutrition advice for athletes here.
What do you eat before roller derby practice? Share your suggestions!
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Roller derby is not for the faint of heart. Or, maybe it is! Women of all ages, sizes and ethnicities join roller derby leagues. Some want to get fit and have fun with other like-minded women. Others want to break out of their meek and humble shells, and prove they can be tougher than they seem. I joined the Black Rose Rollers in May 2010, and am ready to share my experiences with the sport and share cool roller derby related news!-
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The worst thing I do before practice sometimes is drink chocolate milk. Don’t do it! xx
I’ve heard that chocolate milk is great for your muscles after you work out though! Maybe give that a try?
Definitely! Choco milk is great afterwards- just as good as Gatorade because of its electrolytes content.
For small activities such as jogging and batting practice, etc, I always make sure I don’t eat an hour before practice, but for derby, I think it’s safer to stick to 2. Totally don’t wanna cramp or feel sluggish during practice.
As a certified health coach, I agree with not eating heavy, greasy food before practice! As far as post-workout drinks, I would opt for a recovery drink with electrolytes/naturally occurring minerals instead of refined-sugar laden drinks like chocolate milk and Gatorade (I actually would opt for everything else besides them all the time). Plus, you just worked your ass off (perhaps, even literally) and refined sugar will negate the benefits. You want to nourish the body so it can rebuild and repair, providing stepping stones to creating a derby MACHINE. Coconut water is an awesome option! Also there are powder packets that you can put into water (similar to Emergen-C) that are made for post-workouts, but don’t have the crazy insane amount of refined sugar as the drinks you can buy at gas station marts. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, contact me at http://www.getbalancedwellness.com. Cheers!
Those are some great tips, Jaclyn! Thanks for sharing.
You have shed a ray of sunshine into the forum. Tahkns!
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