I had a good Saturday this week. It feels like everything is finally coming together. I feel more comfortable on skates. I’m struggling less. I’m more in control. All of it is a product of working through my issues & just doing the same basics over and over as much as I can. Plus putting time into working
The third Minnows session has commenced for the FMDG. (Minnows is/are what most leagues refer to as “fresh meat”.) I feel really good about it. I’ve been doing something most days of the week to improve cardio &/or strength. I find that if I don’t I miss it. Here is what I did this week:
Fort Myers Derby Girls vs. Gold Coast Derby Girls – July 22nd! Location map: View Larger Map
If you are in the area please join us!
We did a flyer night at the Miracles baseball game in Fort Myers. Jack Scratch Fever (not pictured) threw out the first pitch. I’m on the left wearing my “Ask Me About Roller Derby” shirt we had made up for events. The rest of the girls were in their new uniforms. Full outfit below.
The Fort Myers Derby Girl’s next bout is coming up on May 27th. If you are anywhere near Naples, Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs you should not miss it! The ONLY game they lost last season was when they traveled to play the Jacksonville River City Rat Pack! Come join the fun. This is
I pulled my hamstring about a week and a half ago. I was having a rough morning at Minnows for some reason, I was tired and kept falling a lot. My last fall was on the way through the obstacle course – I did a kind of step/jump over the bar and fell into a
Heads up! April 22nd is your next opportunity to see roller derby if you live in the Naples/Fort Myers area. Via the invitation page on Facebook: “The Fort Myers Derby Girls presents Pinup Pushdown on Sunday, April 22nd at Bamboozles Skating Center, 2095 Andrea Lane in Fort Myers. The battle is on: Fort Myers Derby
Recently my friend Kenny* asked me, “Why do you skate?” My response: “Because it scares the shit out of me.” Skating has never come easy to me. I suspect it never will. During my last assessment (at the end of the 16 weeks I spent in the Minnows program) Blondie and Anya told me that
Next up! You don’t have to RSVP, just show up. This is totally come as you are! You won’t regret it! Check it out here!