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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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Category Archives: Bruises
Bruises: Show them off, or cover them up?
After Wednesday’s derby practice, my upper arms and hips turned a pretty mixture of hues: Right now they’re bluish-purple, with hints of turquoise and red. I suspect after a few days, they’lI turn an ugly yellow-green color. While many women … Continue reading
Derby practice: We be jammin’
I’ve always shied away from being a jammer at roller derby practice. I tend to be a blocker or pivot. In case you don’t know the positions in roller derby, here’s a quick guide to some roller derby terms. I’ve … Continue reading
Merry Khaos, Harrisburg derby girl, teaches our team
I got a big bruise from Merry Khaos, of Harrisburg Roller Derby’s Nuclear Knockouts. It’s my first bruise caused by someone other than myself! She hits hard (and she said she’s not a hard-hitter…so it makes me wonder what the … Continue reading
Skating injury, part II: Pop goes the wheel
I have a set of indoor wheels and a set of outdoor wheels. I have to switch wheels constantly. The hard, grooved wheels are for indoor use — allowing for more speed and agility. The soft, smooth wheels are for … Continue reading
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Skating injury, part I: Taken out by an 8-year-old
My first really hard fall was not during derby practice. In fact, I was proud of myself for managing to stay upright during our first few weeks of practice. I guess I got cocky. I went to the Magic Elm … Continue reading
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With all of my gear, I feel like a football player
Roller derby involves falling — lots of it. In practice, our coach has been teaching us the right way to fall. And in derby, you can’t use your hands to get yourself off the ground. Just your skates and knees. … Continue reading
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