derby Archive

  • On the surface, it seems my running would translate nicely into roller derby: strong legs and good endurance will pay off, right? Yet after nearly two years skating with the...

    Marathon is not a team sport

    On the surface, it seems my running would translate nicely into roller derby: strong legs and good endurance will pay off, right? Yet after nearly two years skating with the...

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  • I have a draft blog post all queued up, but in the meantime, here are some photos from my first bout with the Green Barrettes. Obviously, I’m in the green

    Derby Photos

    I have a draft blog post all queued up, but in the meantime, here are some photos from my first bout with the Green Barrettes. Obviously, I’m in the green

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  • Saturday I suited up and hit the rink for the first time. Although I’ve been training for this for months, I still woke up that morning incredibly nervous. Many of...

    My First Derby Bout!

    Saturday I suited up and hit the rink for the first time. Although I’ve been training for this for months, I still woke up that morning incredibly nervous. Many of...

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  • I’m in the red with the star helmet – my derby name is “Kendra Blood”:

    First bout videos

    I’m in the red with the star helmet – my derby name is “Kendra Blood”:

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  • At the end of July, I’ll be attending RollerCon in Vegas. I pre-registered for a few courses: Fri 2:30pm – Beginner Jamming, Beginner Blocking Sat 11am – Ninja Blocking Sat...

    RollerCon

    At the end of July, I’ll be attending RollerCon in Vegas. I pre-registered for a few courses: Fri 2:30pm – Beginner Jamming, Beginner Blocking Sat 11am – Ninja Blocking Sat...

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  • The last Thursday of every month is Roller Derby Test-ups, where novice skaters are invited to test-up to be eligible to participate in Wednesday scrimmages or actual bouts. Last month...

    Hitting the Rink!

    The last Thursday of every month is Roller Derby Test-ups, where novice skaters are invited to test-up to be eligible to participate in Wednesday scrimmages or actual bouts. Last month...

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  • Last Thursday was my first day back at derby after test-ups. I’d been allowed to attend the Wednesday scrimmage, but I had a rough day at work and didn’t want...

    Pushing it

    Last Thursday was my first day back at derby after test-ups. I’d been allowed to attend the Wednesday scrimmage, but I had a rough day at work and didn’t want...

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  • Before being eligible to be drafted to a team or participate in Wednesday night “scrimmages”, every member must demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and ability to skate safely. When...

    Derby Test-ups

    Before being eligible to be drafted to a team or participate in Wednesday night “scrimmages”, every member must demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and ability to skate safely. When...

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  • When I joined the Denver Roller Dolls, many of my running buddies asked if they thought it was helping my running. Actually, I think it’s moreso that my running has...

    Cross-training for derby

    When I joined the Denver Roller Dolls, many of my running buddies asked if they thought it was helping my running. Actually, I think it’s moreso that my running has...

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  • Tonight at practice we had a drill where we skated with partners and tried to get our wheels caught in theirs. We were skating around to be aware of our...

    How you know you’re a derby girl

    Tonight at practice we had a drill where we skated with partners and tried to get our wheels caught in theirs. We were skating around to be aware of our...

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