Tag Archives: training
Combat those Winter Training Blues
Many of us are going through training blues right now – maybe it’s your off-season, maybe taking a break over the holidays, or maybe you just can’t stop eating Christmas cookies. Whatever the reason, I tend to get a bit … Continue reading
Looking Ahead: How Are You Preparing For Next Season?
I literally can’t even think of anything but playoffs. I’ve been focusing so much on being mentally and physically prepared (as well as trying to maintain some semblance of being present at work) that I have not taken the time … Continue reading
Roller Derby Training: Make Yoga Work For You
As roller derby players, our bodies endure quite a bit of hard love. Not only do we skate hard, but we also hit each other hard. Between practice, cardio, plyometrics, and strength training, sometimes I feel like my body needs … Continue reading
Train For Your Sport: Roller Derby Agility Workout
Roller derby requires a lot of twisting, turning, and torquing. We are never just skating in a forward direction the whole time. Therefore, we should incorporate non-linear workouts into our fitness routines. These types of workouts will help build strength … Continue reading
Embrace Your Wild Imagination
During an especially grueling (and delightful) workout at AX Fitness, we were running sprints while starting from a plank position. The sprints were fine – a familiar pain – but the planks were becoming more and more intense as my … Continue reading
Fixed or Growth: What’s Your Derby Mindset?
Sometimes when I am at practice, I get embarrassed and frustrated when I don’t do well. Maybe I can’t get through a hard 4-wall, or maybe I fall during a relatively simple footwork drill. During these moments, sometimes I realize the … Continue reading
Fear, You’re Not Welcome Here!
I am playing at the Big O tournament this weekend, and am undoubtedly a little nervous. I am confident in myself and my team, but there is always some fear that creeps in before big bouts. It is not fear … Continue reading
Exercise Addiction: Are You in Control?
When I am training for a road race or trying to stick to a strict lifting routine for derby, I inevitably have days that I just don’t feel like working out – so I change my workout plan. Maybe I … Continue reading
When Did I Stop Being a Rookie?!
I was skating at practice one day last year when I realized I was surrounded by a bunch of faces I didn’t really recognize. I thought to myself, “Ah, look at all these rookies, all of this fresh meat!” And … Continue reading
Your Enemy, aka Endurance
I ran a marathon last weekend. It was nothing crazy – no PR, no insane finish where I collapsed over the finish line… it was the Walt Disney World Marathon, which meant I took lots of pictures (mostly blurry), saw … Continue reading
TIGHTEN YOUR TOE STOPS 