Things I Learned from Roller Derby

Shed plenty of blood, sweat, and tears at practice today.

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Not even figuratively. I bled, I cried, and I sweat my ass off. I also had an enormous smile on my face the whole fucking time. I’ve been so fucking depressed lately and was actually considering retiring from derby all together but I forced myself to go to practice tonight and it was probably the best decision I could have made. To say I was a hot mess is a serious understatement. The floor was crazy slippery and I kept losing my footing every time I skated half as fast as I should have been. Normally I’d be frustrated and upset with myself about it but I feel fucking fantastic. Whatever happened tonight rekindled the love of derby I had when I first started and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m even looking forward to how sore I’m going to be tomorrow and the bruises that are likely going to crop up on my hips and thighs. Thought I’d share this incase anyone is down in the derby dumps lately too. Just give it time, there’s a reason you loved it in the first place.

Things I learned from Roller Derby;

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I have pushed myself harder then before. I can do it with the support of friends and great team mates.

Thank you noregretsjusttlovee for the awesome submission!

Things I learned from Roller Derby;

My body is amazing

I have learned that my body is capable of strength and agility that I would have never guessed to possess. I cam jump far, skate fast, spin around, juke like mad, hit hard and recover from slam after slam in to the floor.

Thanks for the submission pehpsii!

What have you learned from roller derby??

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Things I Learned From Roller Derby;

When shopping for workout/derby attire, your deciding factor is how well your teammates can whip off of the waistband. 

Things I Learned from Roller Derby

You already have ice packs at home, but keep an ice pack at work. And at school. And at the arena. And in your car. And in your bedroom in case you can’t make it down the stairs.  

Things I Learned From Roller Derby;

Sometimes you just don’t want the world to see you just got some, luckily arnica also works great on hickeys. 

Things I Learned from Roller Derby;

a submission from a hypeman

What do you do when you win…PARTY!!

What do you do when you lose…PARTY HARDER!!